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Airbus Helicopters unveils the Flexrotor in South Africa
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
Garth Calitz
Jun 34 min read


Uzbekistan Confirmed as Embraer C-390 Millennium Customer
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
Garth Calitz
Feb 42 min read


Sikorsky and CAL FIRE Join Forces to Enhance Autonomous Aerial Firefighting
In a major advancement in wildfire management, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, in collaboration with the California Department of...
Garth Calitz
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Aramco acquires C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with a global operational record exceeding 270,000 flight hours, is poised...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20253 min read


France and Spain Renew Commitment to the Airbus A400M Programme
OCCAR and Airbus have finalised an agreement with the A400M launch nations to ensure the ongoing production of the program, enhance...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Mpumalanga Airshow Tourism and Parks Agency Airshow 2025
Text Garth Calitz Photos by Trevor Cohen, Dries Beetge and Garth Calitz The Lowveld Airshow has always been a massive draw card for...
Garth Calitz
May 14, 20255 min read


Helicopter Fire Fighting on the Night Shift
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...
Garth Calitz
May 14, 20253 min read


Greece Orders Eight Airbus H215 Helicopters to Combat Forest Fires
Airbus Helicopters has entered into a contract with the Hellenic Ministry of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection for the acquisition of...
Garth Calitz
May 14, 20253 min read


Autonomous Black Hawk Helicopter Tests Advanced Aerial Firefighting Technologies
Sikorsky, a division of Lockheed Martin, collaborated with Rain, a prominent entity in the fire technology sector, to evaluate innovative...
Garth Calitz
May 8, 20253 min read


Daher Delivers the First TBM 960 “Birddogs” for Wildfire Air Attack Missions
The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families for multi-mission tasks has grown with the delivery of two new TBM 960s, which will...
Garth Calitz
Feb 4, 20253 min read
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