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RAF appoints first woman to command an 'Operational' Air Group
Air Commodore Suraya Marshall, following her promotion to Air Vice-Marshal, has been appointed to be the new Air Officer Commanding of...
Garth Calitz
Aug 17, 20212 min read


Far-Reaching Steps To Ensure Denel's Sustainability
A streamlined and refocused Denel will be able to be a sustainable business and return to profitability within the next five years. This...
Garth Calitz
Aug 17, 20213 min read


Norway’s first Boeing P-8A Poseidon Maiden Flight
The first of five Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft for Norway performed its maiden flight yesterday, Aug. 9. The aircraft took off at 10:03...
Garth Calitz
Aug 17, 20211 min read


SAAFA -76 years of Camaraderie, Remembrance and Support
The South African Air Force Association (SAAFA) is an all-ranks Association formed to perpetuate a tradition of comradeship that has...
Garth Calitz
Aug 10, 20214 min read


A-10s land on Michigan state highway
Four A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 354th Fighter Squadron and the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing landed on a state highway as...
Garth Calitz
Aug 10, 20212 min read


Bell’s HSVTOL technology is a Step-Change Improvement in Rotorcraft Capabilities
Bell Helicopters recently announced the unveiling of design concepts for new aircraft systems for military applications which would use...
Garth Calitz
Aug 4, 20212 min read


Multi-million Tempest funding set to advance the UK’s future Combat Air Capability
The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract worth approximately £250m to progress the design and development of Tempest, the UK’s...
Garth Calitz
Aug 4, 20213 min read


From the Tower looking Back......Achtung here come the Tornados
By Rob Russell Every now and then we had the pleasure of entertaining an aircraft, or two, from the Luftwaffe. Invariably it was a...
Garth Calitz
Jul 27, 202111 min read


Russia’s new Stealth Fighter Revealed – The Checkmate
On Tuesday Morning, Russian aircraft manufacturer UAC unveiled the nation’s newest stealth fighter, the LTA Checkmate, at the MAKS air...
Garth Calitz
Jul 21, 20212 min read


Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II – Warthog
The Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II is a single-seat, twin turbofan engine, straight wing jet aircraft developed by...
Garth Calitz
Jul 7, 202113 min read
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