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Robinson R66 Fleet Logs 2300 Hours in Military Training
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is making a strong case for its R66 turbine helicopter as the future of military initial rotary-wing training. The Torrance, California-based manufacturer recently announced that a combined fleet of just six R66 aircraft has surpassed 2,300 total flight hours in less than 7 months of operation. This substantial accumulation of flight time is currently being logged across a spectrum of U.S. military training efforts involving Army, Navy, Coast
Garth Calitz
Dec 15, 20252 min read


Royal New Zealand Air Force Celebrates 40000 Flying Hours with T-6C Texan II Fleet
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is celebrating a significant milestone in its modern training era, as its fleet of Beechcraft T-6C Texan II aircraft surpasses 40,000 flying hours, equivalent to flying continuously for four and a half years. Since their induction into the fleet in 2015, the Texans have become integral to New Zealand's military pilot training, operated by No. 14 Squadron at RNZAF Base Ohakea. These aircraft serve as the primary training platform for asp
Garth Calitz
Oct 21, 20254 min read


What is a Full Flight Simulator?
Have you ever contemplated how pilots are trained to handle a wide range of scenarios, from navigating challenging weather conditions...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20253 min read


The Legacy Continues: Bell Military Trainers of the Past and Future
Bell is committed to delivering high-performance aircraft to the military, ensuring our warfighters can depend on them to complete their...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20253 min read


The M-346N: Possible Future of the US Navy Undergraduate Jet Training System
Textron Aviation and Leonardo have introduced the Beechcraft M-346N jet as an immediate solution from a renowned American company for the...
Garth Calitz
Aug 5, 20252 min read


Global Summit in Durban to Accelerate Development of Aviation Workforce
To meet the growing demand for skilled workers in the aviation industry and to create opportunities for young talent around the world,...
Garth Calitz
Aug 5, 20253 min read


Boeing Forecasts 20-Year Global Demand for Nearly 2.4 Million New Aviation Professionals
Driven by emerging markets and shifts in fleet composition, Boeing forecasts sustained demand for aviation personnel as the global...
Garth Calitz
Jul 30, 20252 min read


Spain's Patrulla Águila Bids Farewell to the Iconic C-101
After four decades of serving as the backbone of Spain's Patrulla Águila aerobatic team, the C-101's illustrious journey has concluded at...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Robinson Unveils New R66 Army Training Helicopter
Robinson Helicopter Company introduced the R66 Army Training helicopter at the 2025 Army Aviation Mission Solutions Summit (Quad A) in...
Garth Calitz
May 20, 20252 min read


RAAF Links F-35 Simulators on Lockheed Martin Network
The Australian Department of Defence, in collaboration with Lockheed Martin, has successfully linked F-35 simulators at the Royal...
Garth Calitz
May 20, 20252 min read
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