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Boeing X-32 – So Ugly it Failed
Continuing the series about ugly aircraft, even the Military manage to get involved in trying to design ugly aircraft! To any fighter,...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20256 min read


Beechcraft M-346N Goes on Nationwide Tour Showcasing Capabilities for US Navy
Textron Aviation Defence initiated a nationwide tour this week to present the Beechcraft M-346N as a comprehensive "ready-now" solution...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin to Implement Software Upgrade for Koren F-16 Flight Training
Lockheed Martin has announced an upgrade to the Republic of Korea Air Force's F-16 Block 52 flight simulators to integrate the advanced...
Garth Calitz
Sep 17, 20251 min read


Draken International Takes Legal Action Against Denel for R124 Million in Cheetah Aircraft Dispute
Denel, a state-owned defence conglomerate, is presently confronting a R124 million lawsuit initiated by the US company Draken...
Garth Calitz
Sep 2, 20253 min read


Thailand Places for Gripen E/F from Saab
Saab has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and has received an order for four Gripen E/F...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20251 min read


Poland Finalizes Agreement to Modernize F-16 Fleet
The Polish Ministry of National Defence has concluded a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) with the United States government to upgrade...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 min read


EAA Airventure Oshkosh 2025, One Week-Endless Possibilities
Text by Garth Calitz Photos by Paul Ludick and others The theme "One Week – Endless Possibilities" really hit the mark at Oshkosh in...
Garth Calitz
Jul 30, 20255 min read


RAF King Charles' Birthday Flypast 2025
Twenty-nine aircraft ascended above the crowds on The Mall and over Buckingham Palace, observed by Their Majesties The King and Queen,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Saab Achieves AI milestone with Gripen E
Saab, in partnership with Helsing, has announced the successful completion of the initial three flights that integrated Helsing’s...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin Expands Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Capability
Lockheed Martin is advancing innovation in sustainable energy solutions with the recent approval of synthetic aviation turbine fuels...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read
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