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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi to Build UAE’s First Hospital-Based Vertiport
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
Garth Calitz
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Boeing Secures $173 Million Contract for Additional MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters
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
Garth Calitz
Oct 14, 20254 min read


South Africa’s “12-Year Engine” Rule: What, Why and What Comes Next
By Garth Calitz If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20257 min read


The Edgley EA-7 Optica – The Fixed-Wing Helicopter, Or Was It?
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...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Beechcraft King Air Turboprops Transform Emergency Response in Peru
In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved regions where...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Sweden Orders Four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of Joint European Procurement
The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Gulfstream Introduces the All-New Gulfstream G300
Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed the G280. This...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Five-bladed Airbus H145 Touches Down in West Africa
Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraft Services (IAS)....
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Bombardier’s Global 7500 Soars to New Heights With its 150th Speed Record
Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet, renowned for its industry-defining capabilities, has achieved a new performance...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


RV Rendezvous 2025 – Mossel Bay
By Ian Beaton This was to be the first truly long cross-country in our fantastic machine. Theo and I spent a long time building our RV-10...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20254 min read
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