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Rotorcraft Sustainment Taken to New Heights
The battlefield is undergoing an evolution. Spurred by emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning,...
Garth Calitz
Nov 17, 20205 min read


Helivate Heli Olympics 2020
By Andre Venter Jack Taylor airfield based just outside Krugersdorp is the operational base of Helivate Helicopter Services, established...
Garth Calitz
Nov 10, 20203 min read


V-22 Osprey’s Game-changing Role in U.S. Military Humanitarian Operations
With the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey’s continuous support throughout the Pacific region, it has proven itself as a critical asset during...
Garth Calitz
Oct 6, 20202 min read


Satellites, aircraft and helicopters at the forefront of fire safety
In full summer, the fire season is at its peak. The flames are also raging this year, in Italy and throughout the world, creating a real...
Garth Calitz
Sep 2, 20203 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


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


Leonardo opens new service centre in South Africa
Leonardo is strengthening the level of support and maintenance services offered to its customer base in South Africa with a new service...
Garth Calitz
Aug 25, 20202 min read


Henly Air launch ROCKET, operating the Bell 222 UT
Henley Air launched its very own ROCKET (Rapid On Call Emergency Transport) Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operating six...
Garth Calitz
Aug 4, 20203 min read


Airbus VSR700 first free flight success
The prototype of Airbus Helicopters’ VSR700 unmanned aerial system (UAS) has performed its first free flight. The VSR700 performed a...
Garth Calitz
Aug 4, 20202 min read


Team Nightjar, Australian Defence Force’s Special Operations
Airbus Helicopters has joined hands with over 20 Australian partners to form Team Nightjar, as the consortium launches its solution to...
Garth Calitz
Jul 14, 20203 min read
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