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First Flight of an MC-21-300 Airliner with Russian Made Composite Wings
On the 25 December last year an MC-21-300 aircraft, whose wings are made of polymer composite materials produced in Russia, performed its...
Garth Calitz
Jan 12, 20223 min read


End of an Era—Airbus Delivers the Last A380
Airbus delivered the final A380 “Super Jumbo” last Thursday, to Dubai's Emirates, marking the end of a 14-year run that gave Europe an...
Garth Calitz
Dec 21, 20213 min read


Steady Climb Fly-in and Expo
By Andre Venter Rhino Park Airfield to the east of Pretoria was the host for the fourth Steady Climb Fly-in and Expo, the innovative was...
Garth Calitz
Dec 7, 20212 min read


80 Years Later, Nighthawks Return to European Skies
It was a poignant moment as CF-18 Hornets from 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron flew over the United Kingdom in late August 2021, eighty...
Garth Calitz
Dec 7, 20212 min read


RAF Make First Flight with 100% Synthetic Fuel
The British Royal Air Force (RAF) recently announced the world’s first flight using 100% synthetic fuel which has been achieved on 2...
Garth Calitz
Dec 7, 20212 min read


Boeing Expands 737-800BCF Conversion Capacity
Boeing and Taikoo Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (STAECO) plan to create additional capacity for the market-leading 737-800 Boeing...
Garth Calitz
Dec 7, 20212 min read


The Birth of an RV3 - ZU-ITY
Neil Murray Photos by Andre Venter Having restored a Supercub, built an RV 8 and a Glasair Sportsman I thought I’d have a go at an RV 3....
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20216 min read


Beechcraft Denali Aces First Flight
The Beechcraft Denali, a new single-engine turboprop took to the skies for the first time last week. The milestone first flight is a...
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20213 min read


TECNAM P2010 Achieves FAA Certification
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded full Type Certificate to the TECNAM P2010 TDI with the number A00066CE for Part 23...
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20212 min read


Piaggio Aerospace Partners with Safran Helicopter Engines on its Ardiden 3 Engine Family
The Italian aircraft and engine-parts manufacturer Piaggio Aerospace and the French company Safran Helicopter Engines have announced that...
Garth Calitz
Nov 30, 20212 min read
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