By Garth Calitz The proving flight allowed Airlink to showcase its operational proficiency regarding ETOPS (Extended Range Twin Engine Operations) requirements to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA). This is a standard procedure for new air services and is part of the preparations for launching an air service on a new route. A two-day program was organized to include training and audits at St Helena Airport, along with various discussions with key stakeholders

By Garth Calitz Simply mention the name DeLorean, and even today, most people will envision Doc Brown's sleek, gull-winged car from Robert Zemeckis' 1985 film, Back to the Future. There was a time when this might have sufficed for DeLorean's recognition, but not anymore. With the recent introduction of DeLorean Aerospace's DR-7, it's finally time to advance. The DR-7, a vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft by DeLorean, currently exists solely as a ⅓ scale model to dem