By Garth Calitz In a landmark move symbolising deepening defence ties between the United States and Qatar, the two nations have agreed to establish a Qatar Emiri Air Force (QEAF) facility at Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho. The announcement, made on October 10, 2025, by US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth and Qatari Defence Minister Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, marks the first time that Qatar will operate a dedicated military facility on US soil. The new faci

In a groundbreaking step for both healthcare and aviation, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans to establish the United Arab Emirates’ first hospital-based vertiport, in collaboration with Archer Aviation. The initiative marks a bold leap into the era of advanced air mobility (AAM), promising faster, quieter, and more sustainable transport options for patients, visitors, and time-critical medical logistics. The planned vertiport will provide direct eVTOL (electric ve

By Garth Calitz In a continued vote of confidence for Boeing’s rotorcraft modernisation efforts, the US Air Force has awarded the aerospace manufacturer a $173 million contract for the production of eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including comprehensive training and sustainment support services. The latest order reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to replacing its venerable UH-1N “Huey” fleet, which for decades has safeguarded America’s nuclear missile fiel

The sixth edition of the Leonardo Drone Contest, held on 1–2 October 2025 as part of Italian Tech Week, saw Tor Vergata University emerge as the overall winner. The team was awarded on stage for their outstanding performance, with Politecnico di Milano securing second place and the University of Naples Federico II finishing third. This year, over 50 university students from seven Italian institutions competed in the event, which has become a cornerstone of Open Innovation in

By Garth Calitz If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like...

By Rob Russell The Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost...

In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved regions where...

The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional...

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed the G280. This...

Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraft Services (IAS)....