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Saab and Varjo Bring Virtual Reality to Flight Simulators
Saab and Varjo Technologies work together to revolutionise flight simulators. The Finnish company Varjo has developed a human eye...
Garth Calitz
Jun 15, 20213 min read


SAAF Change of Command - Farewell "Blackhawk"
By Garth Calitz Ever since its inception in 1920 the South African Airforce has always appointed an aviator as the Chief, all this...
Garth Calitz
Jun 8, 20213 min read


The First rescue helicopter to fly on Sustainable Biofuel
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation....
Garth Calitz
Jun 8, 20213 min read


Airbus delivers the 100th A400M
Airbus has reached 100 A400M deliveries with MSN111, the tenth A400M for the Spanish Air Force. The aircraft performed its ferry flight...
Garth Calitz
Jun 2, 20213 min read


Eve Announces Halo as Launch partner 200 eVTOL Aircraft
Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, Inc. (Eve) and Halo recently announced a partnership focused on developing Urban Air Mobility (UAM)...
Garth Calitz
Jun 2, 20213 min read


Presidents Trophy Air Race 2021 – Ermelo Airfield
By Garth Calitz Photos by Sharon Cassidy The Presidents Trophy Air Race like many other annual events had to be cancelled last year due...
Garth Calitz
May 25, 20215 min read


PTAR Banquet and Awards Ceremony 2021
The Ermelo Inn was the venue for the Presidents Trophy Formal Banquet and Awards Ceremony for the 2021 rendition of this prestigious air...
Garth Calitz
May 25, 20215 min read


Coming? Going? ……The State of South African Airlines
By Rob Russell The world of social media is abuzz with a new airline that is planning to commence operations later this year. I would...
Garth Calitz
May 25, 20215 min read


First T-7A Red Hawk Joined in Record Time, Thanks to Digital Design
In one historic moment, the front fuselage of the first Boeing -Saab T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer was joined perfectly with its aft...
Garth Calitz
May 25, 20211 min read


All-Electric Passenger Aircraft Ready for Service in 2026
Rolls-Royce and airframe manufacturer Tecnam are joining forces with Widerøe – the largest regional airline in Scandinavia, to deliver an...
Garth Calitz
May 18, 20213 min read
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