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Electra Secures 2,200 Pre-Orders for its Ultra Short Aircraft
Electra has successfully obtained 2,200 pre-orders for its innovative EL9 Ultra Short hybrid-electric aircraft. With a valuation...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20252 min read


ELT’s (Emergency Locator Transmitters): Do You Need One?
Firstly, what is an ELT? ELTs are emergency transmitters found on most general aviation aircraft. They are intended to send a distress...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Bell ‘Purpose-Built’ 505 Jet Ranger For US Army Training
Bell is proposing a specialized instrument flight rules (IFR) version of its Bell 505 Jet Ranger X to address the emerging requirement of...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20253 min read


Eve Air Mobility and UI Helicopter Collaborate on South Korea's Advanced Air Mobility
Eve Air Mobility, a company committed to advancing global Advanced Air Mobility, and UI Helicopter, South Korea's premier helicopter...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Airbus Hydrogen Aircraft Technologies Update
At the 2025 Airbus Summit, Airbus outlined its strategic vision for the future of commercial aviation. They discussed the development of...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20252 min read


UN Agencies Urge the Protection of Satellite Navigation from Interference.
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), and the International Maritime...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20253 min read


ACSA Airports Receive Accolades at the 2024 ASQ Experience Awards
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is excited to share that two of its airports have snagged awards at the prestigious 2024 Airport...
Garth Calitz
Mar 26, 20252 min read


Heathrow Airport Closes After Electrical Substation Fire
Heathrow Airport in London will remain closed throughout Friday due to a fire at an electrical substation, resulting in a major power...
Garth Calitz
Mar 21, 20252 min read


The All New HondaJet Echelon Makes Progress
Honda Aircraft Company has officially commenced production of the inaugural HondaJet Echelon test unit, initiating the assembly of the...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Cape Town International Airport - The History and Some Interesting Facts
By Rob Russell, assisted by Paul van Rensburg Cape Town International Airport has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 202511 min read


The Last Surviving Battle of Britain Pilot Passes Away
John "Paddy" Hemingway DFC, the last remaining pilot from the renowned Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20254 min read


CEO Suspended as Airlink Chief Blasts ATNS
Transport Minister has instructed the Board of Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) to temporarily suspend their CEO, Nosipho Mdawe....
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Bell Helicopters Record-Breaking Year in Latin America
Bell Textron Inc. revealed at Verticon 2025 that it achieved a new record for aircraft orders in Latin America during the fiscal year...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Expands Charter Service with New Boeing 737-800 BBJ
Ethiopian Airlines, recently announced the addition of a Boeing 737-800 BBJ aircraft to its fleet, specifically designated for VIP and...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20252 min read


Joby and Virgin Atlantic Announce Partnership to Develop UK Air Taxis
Joby Aviation has partnered with Virgin Atlantic to introduce its innovative air taxi service in the UK. This collaboration extends...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20253 min read


Robinson Helicopters Releases the Upgraded R66 NxG
Robinson Helicopter Company unveiled two innovative R66 helicopters as part of the updated R66 NxG series at Verticon in Dallas. This...
Garth Calitz
Mar 19, 20254 min read


Aero Club Of South Africa Airweek and Airshow
By Garth Calitz Photos by Garth Calitz and Esias Riecket To describe the 2025 Aero Club Airweek as successful would be a massive...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20258 min read


The R88 - The First All-New Robinson Helicopter in 15 Years
Following much speculation that had the rumour mill working overtime, Robinson Helicopter Company finally unveiled the R88, marking a...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20255 min read


The History and Legacy of the Boeing 707
By Garth Calitz The Boeing 707 is one of the most iconic aircraft in aviation history, marking a major shift in commercial air travel....
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Airbus Introduces the Light Twin-Engine H140
Airbus Helicopters has unveiled their latest model, the H140, at the VERTICON show in Dallas, Texas. This versatile helicopter is...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Sikorsky Unveils S-92® Phase IV Main Gearbox
Sikorsky introduced the eagerly awaited S-92® Phase IV main gearbox, a groundbreaking advancement that establishes a new standard for...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20252 min read


Tecnam’s P2006T NG Achieves EASA Certification
Tecnam has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has officially awarded Type Certification to the P2006T NG (Next...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20253 min read


Enstrom Helicopter Debuts Brand-New 480B Line-Up
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has introduced a range of new enhancements for owners seeking to enhance the style and comfort of their...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20252 min read


International Community Achieves Progress Towards Sustainable Aviation
The recommendations from the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 13th Committee on Aviation Environmental Protection...
Garth Calitz
Mar 13, 20252 min read
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