As wildfires become larger, more destructive and increasingly difficult to control, the aviation industry is searching for innovative ways to support traditional aerial firefighting operations. One of the most intriguing concepts currently under development is the FLYOX I, a large amphibious uncrewed aircraft developed by Spanish company Singular Aircraft. Unlike the small drones that have become commonplace for aerial photography and infrastructure inspections, the FLYOX I o

South African aviation services company National Airways Corporation (NAC) has acquired a stake in SkyConnect Leasing, marking a significant expansion of its international helicopter leasing interests. The investment was confirmed by NAC CEO JP Fourie during an interview at the company's headquarters at Lanseria International Airport. According to NAC, SkyConnect Leasing is an Irish-registered helicopter leasing firm operating from Prague, Czechia, and is deploying a fleet of

By Rob Russell Airbus Helicopters recently held an event at the Denel Overberg Test Range to show off their multifunctional flexrotor and discuss their various UASs and what they can do and where Airbus is taking drone development. The event was hosted by Nam-Binh Hoang, MD of Airbus South Africa. After welcoming everyone, he gave a brief overview of what Airbus does in Southern Africa, the services and support it provides in the Commercial, Helicopter, Defence and Space fiel

For those who were anticipating positive news for the South African Air Force, Embraer has officially identified the Republic of Uzbekistan as the previously unnamed customer for its C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft. This announcement was made during the Singapore Airshow, dashing hopes that South Africa might be the customer. This confirmation represents a notable achievement for both Embraer and the Uzbek Air Force, with Uzbekistan poised to be the first operato

In a major advancement in wildfire management, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, in collaboration with the California Department of...

The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with a global operational record exceeding 270,000 flight hours, is poised...

OCCAR and Airbus have finalised an agreement with the A400M launch nations to ensure the ongoing production of the program, enhance...

Text Garth Calitz Photos by Trevor Cohen, Dries Beetge and Garth Calitz The Lowveld Airshow has always been a massive draw card for...

In addition to search and rescue, marine pilot transfers, and a variety of other charter work, when there are fires to be fought in the...

Airbus Helicopters has entered into a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the acquisition of...