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Boeing Secures $173 Million Contract for Additional MH-139A Grey Wolf Helicopters
By Garth Calitz In a continued vote of confidence for Boeing’s rotorcraft modernisation efforts, the US Air Force has awarded the aerospace manufacturer a $173 million contract for the production of eight additional MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters, including comprehensive training and sustainment support services. The latest order reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to replacing its venerable UH-1N “Huey” fleet, which for decades has safeguarded America’s nuclear missile fiel
Garth Calitz
Oct 14, 20254 min read


Tor Vergata University Triumphs at the 2025 Leonardo Drone Contest
The sixth edition of the Leonardo Drone Contest, held on 1–2 October 2025 as part of Italian Tech Week, saw Tor Vergata University emerge as the overall winner. The team was awarded on stage for their outstanding performance, with Politecnico di Milano securing second place and the University of Naples Federico II finishing third. This year, over 50 university students from seven Italian institutions competed in the event, which has become a cornerstone of Open Innovation in
Garth Calitz
Oct 14, 20252 min read


South Africa’s “12-Year Engine” Rule: What, Why and What Comes Next
By Garth Calitz If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20257 min read


The Edgley EA-7 Optica – The Fixed-Wing Helicopter, Or Was It?
By Rob Russell The Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20254 min read


Beechcraft King Air Turboprops Transform Emergency Response in Peru
In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved regions where...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Sweden Orders Four Embraer C-390 Millennium as part of Joint European Procurement
The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Gulfstream Introduces the All-New Gulfstream G300
Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed the G280. This...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Five-bladed Airbus H145 Touches Down in West Africa
Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraft Services (IAS)....
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin Sikorsky Unveils the Nomad: A Family of Long-Endurance, Runway-Independent Drones
Less than a year after demonstrating the flight efficiency and reliability of its groundbreaking rotor-blown wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Bombardier’s Global 7500 Soars to New Heights With its 150th Speed Record
Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet, renowned for its industry-defining capabilities, has achieved a new performance...
Garth Calitz
Oct 7, 20253 min read


Heidelberg Speed Rally – Season Finale
By Garth Calitz Arriving at Heidelberg on Saturday, the final Speed Rally of the 2025 season looked rather doubtful due to the nasty...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20255 min read


South Africans Flying the Flag at World Rally Flying Championships
The Aero Club d’Italia hosted the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in the town of Ferrara, 20nm northeast of Bologna. This was...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20256 min read


RV Rendezvous 2025 – Mossel Bay
By Ian Beaton This was to be the first truly long cross-country in our fantastic machine. Theo and I spent a long time building our RV-10...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20254 min read


Birddog Community Celebrates 75th Anniversary with Fly-In
Textron Aviation recently welcomed over 100 members of the International Birddog Association (IBDA) at its East Campus to celebrate the...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20252 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


Daher Aircraft Reinforces Its Presence in Brazil for the TBM and Kodiak
Daher Aircraft has announced the establishment of a permanent presence in Brazil to support the increasing demand for its TBM and Kodiak...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20253 min read


One of the Last Surviving Tuskegee Airmen Dies at 100
The aviation history community is mourning the passing of George Hardy, a World War II veteran, who died this week at the age of 100....
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Embraer and SNC Sign A-29 Super Tucano Purchase Agreement
Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, and Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), a prominent entity in aerospace and national...
Garth Calitz
Oct 1, 20253 min read


Celebrating 70 Years of Innovation with the Cessna 182 Skylane
The Cessna Skylane, renowned for its exceptional performance and robust durability, is a favourite among pilots worldwide. With a perfect...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20253 min read


UAC Delivers Another Batch of Su-34s to the Russian Aerospace Forces.
Rostec's United Aircraft Corporation has manufactured and delivered a new batch of Su-34 fighter-bombers to the Russian Ministry of...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read


SAA Partners with Hi Fly to Maintain Service During Scheduled A330 Maintenance
South African Airways (SAA) has implemented strategic measures to ensure the continuity of its full operational schedule during the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20251 min read


Japan Air Self-Defence Force Completes Historic First Fighter Deployment to Europe
The Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) has successfully executed its inaugural fighter aircraft deployment to Europe in its 71-year...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Embraer KC-390 Millennium Demonstrator Aircraft's new Visual Identity
Embraer unveiled the new visual identity of the KC-390 Millennium demonstrator aircraft. The event was conducted at GOL Aerotech's...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read


Uzbekistan Airways Orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Uzbekistan Airways and Boeing have announced the largest order in the airline's history, as the national carrier intends to acquire up to...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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