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Airlink Formalises Name Change
Airlink has officially changed its company name from “SA Airlink” to “Airlink”, as part of its strategy to distinguish itself as a...
Garth Calitz
Oct 27, 20201 min read


Boeing’s Australian Unmanned Aircraft Completes First Taxi
The Boeing Loyal Wingman aircraft being developed with the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently moved under its own power for the...
Garth Calitz
Oct 27, 20202 min read


Tecnam P92 Echo MkII receives Easa Certification
The Tecnam P92 Echo MkII received certification to the new German 600kg light aircraft rules, the latest version of the EASA Basic...
Garth Calitz
Oct 20, 20202 min read


British Airways Bid Farewell to the Queen of the Skies
British Airways’ remaining two Boeing 747 aircraft based at Heathrow taxied for take-off for the last time last on Thursday 8 October To...
Garth Calitz
Oct 13, 20202 min read


The first Brazilian Gripen has flown in Brazil
On 24 September, the first Brazilian Gripen E, designated by Brazilian Air Force (FAB) as F-39 Gripen, concluded its first flight in...
Garth Calitz
Sep 29, 20203 min read


Warmbaths Taildraggers Fly-in 2020
Nylstroom Taildraggers has achieved almost legendary status amongst the general aviation community in South Africa, after ten successful...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22, 20204 min read


Supersonic passenger flight set to return with a Boom
In the last 20 odd years, no passenger has had the experience of booking a ticket on a supersonic flight. The aptly named Boom...
Garth Calitz
Sep 8, 20204 min read


Robinson deliver R66 Turbine SN-1000
On July 29th, Robinson delivered R66 Turbine serial number 1000 to Robinson dealer Les Gillespie of Gardner Aviation. FAA-certified in...
Garth Calitz
Sep 1, 20202 min read


Airport Navigational Instrument Calibration Moving ahead at Pace
Three down and on to the next! SA Civil Aviation Authority gratified with calibration work done to date. With two of the key South...
Garth Calitz
Aug 26, 20202 min read


South African Helicopter Operator Manages Locust Swarms in Kenya
During March 2020, as the global Covid-19 pandemic began building momentum and South Africa went into Level 5 Lock-down, BAC Helicopters...
Garth Calitz
Aug 25, 20202 min read
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