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The Tale of Last Two Douglas DC-6B's
Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions still in use globally, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly retired as airlines...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Cessna Caravan Family Surpasses 25 Million Flight Hours
Textron Aviation has announced that the Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours. It reinforces the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Aérospatiale Gazelle Celebrates 57 years
The Aérospatiale Gazelle originated in a French Army requirement for a lightweight observation helicopter intended to replace the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20246 min read


60 Years of Innovation with the Beechcraft King Air Series
Ever since its debut in 1964, the iconic Beechcraft King Air turboprop has been renowned for its reliability, outstanding performance,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Exciting Growth of Bell's Aircraft Lineup in the South American Market
For years, Bell has distinguished itself throughout Latin America as a global leader in the rotorcraft industry across multiple market...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Sling Squawk - April 2024
Dear Slingers across the globe! I hope you are all finding 2024 to be a positive year so far and that you are still sticking to your New...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Gulfstream G700 Earns FAA Certfication
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that the FAA has certified the all-new Gulfstream G700. This certification allows for customer...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Virgin Atlantic 40th Birthday - Aircraft Named After Sir Richard Branson
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by Sir Richard Branson, is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming its latest aircraft, Ruby...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Trakka's Multispectral Imaging Partnership with Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft and Trakka Systems, a pioneer in advanced multispectral imaging solutions, recently collaborated on a successful...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20243 min read


FASHKOSH – Stellenbosch Airshow
By Rob Russell Photos by Trevor Cohen Friday dawned, a somewhat windy and party-cloudy day, and after two years the much-awaited...
Garth Calitz
Mar 27, 20246 min read
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