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Robinson Helicopters Celebrates R22’s 50th Anniversary
Robinson Helicopter Company is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural flight of the R22 helicopter. The company began with...
Garth Calitz
Sep 2, 20251 min read


Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Launches, Beginning Eighth Mission
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle commenced its eighth mission yesterday, successfully launching at 11:50 p.m. ET aboard a...
Garth Calitz
Sep 2, 20252 min read


Robinson Offers Trade-In Programme for Robinson Helicopter Owners
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has introduced its innovative Trade-In Programme, specifically designed for current owners of Robinson...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20253 min read


ZeroAvia Receives Signed P-1 Issue Paper from FAA for 600kW Electric Propulsion System
ZeroAvia has announced that it has achieved consensus with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on an agreed and fully executed P-1...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production
Lockheed Martin has been granted a $720 million contract by the U.S. Army for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20252 min read


“Big, Brawny, Agile” — AOPA Reports on the RV-15
AOPA’s editor at large, Dave Hirschman, visited Van’s soon after we returned from AirVenture to fly and report on the RV-15. His report...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Airliners
Korean Air and Boeing have announced the airline's intention to acquire 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient aircraft to modernise its fleet....
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20252 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


US Army's MV-75 FLRAA Embraces MOSA
The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) of the US Army is pioneering a new chapter in military aviation by implementing a...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20253 min read


UN Tourism/ICAO Ministerial Summit Calls for Enhanced Cooperation to Unlock Africa’s Growth
The second United Nations Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a collective...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20253 min read


Andrew Blackwood-Murray: Tribute to a True Aviator and Good Friend
By Garth Calitz Andrew Blackwood-Murray was not merely a pilot; he was a true aviator who cherished every moment in the sky. I first...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Kitty Hawk Cessna Fly-In: August 16
By Esias Rieckert Despite the possibility of rain on Saturday, the Kitty Hawk Aerodrome soon turned lively and bustling. The day started quietly with just one Cessna 210 Centurion parked in front of the clubhouse. As the morning progressed, more Cessnas arrived, with pilots flying in from different aerodromes across Gauteng. Kitty Hawk aerodrome is located 30km and an easy 20-minute drive southeast of Pretoria in the Boschkop area. With its 800m x 18m tar runway, the airfield
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 min read


The Legacy Continues: Bell Military Trainers of the Past and Future
Bell is committed to delivering high-performance aircraft to the military, ensuring our warfighters can depend on them to complete their...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20253 min read


US Space Force Prepares X-37B Mission 8 for Launch
The U.S. Space Force, in collaboration with the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office and SpaceX, is finalising preparations for the launch...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20251 min read


Joby Celebrates with First Piloted eVTOL Air Taxi Flight Between Public Airports
Joby Aviation has successfully conducted a flight between two U.S. airports, Marina (OAR) and Monterey (MRY), California, while operating...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 min read


Embraer Ipanema 203 – 100% Ethanol Powered
Embraer is set to participate in the Brazilian Agricultural Aviation Congress, scheduled from August 19 to 21 in Santo Antônio do...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20252 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


What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
By Lauriette Sesoko Group Executive: Commercial and Business Development, Airports Company South Africa At a time when global...
Garth Calitz
Aug 19, 20253 min read


Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink and Azorra have finalised a comprehensive lease agreement that marks a significant milestone for the Johannesburg-headquartered...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20253 min read


MagnIX and Robinson to Develop Battery Electric R66 Demonstrator
MagniX, a leader in electric aviation technology, and Robinson Helicopter Company, the foremost manufacturer of civil helicopters, have...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20252 min read


Bristell B23-912 iS - Leading the Way
The aviation world is seeing some big changes, and BRISTELL by BRM Aero is leading the way with their EASA-certified B23-912iS. This...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20252 min read


New FAA Research Highlights Potential Risks of Drones to Commercial Aircraft Safety
By Garth Calitz Drones are everywhere today, from hobbyists capturing stunning aerial shots to use in crop spraying and deliveries of...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20255 min read


All-Electric ALIA Aircraft Takes First Flight
Bristow Norway AS, a subsidiary of Bristow Group Inc., conducted a flight of BETA Technologies' all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft at...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20254 min read


RAF Leads the way with Development of 'Ballistic' - High Altitude Parachute App
What started as a grassroots initiative by two RAF officers has evolved into a globally adopted operational tool, revolutionising the...
Garth Calitz
Aug 13, 20253 min read
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