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Kitty Hawk Aerodrome Jabiru Fly-In
By Garth Calitz Photos by Garth Calitz and Esias Riekert Kitty Hawk Aerodrome, located East of Pretoria, was rather active on Saturday...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20253 min read


Cessna 172 Celebrates 70 Years: A Legacy of Innovation and Flight
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk, a cherished aircraft with a massive following, proudly celebrates its 70th anniversary this year. Since its...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20254 min read


Airlink To Add 10 Embraer E195-E2 Jets to Its Fleet
Airlink, the premier full-service airline in Southern Africa, intends to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


CubCrafters Reveal 30% Gross Weight Increase for Piper PA-18 Super Cubs
CubCrafters has secured a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that increases the gross weight capacity of the Piper PA-18 Super Cub to...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


ACSA Implements Infrastructure Maintenance and Capacity Expansion
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is rolling out a big plan to upgrade and expand the infrastructure at all nine of its airports. They...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Qantas Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A321XLR
Qantas Airways of Australia is poised to be the inaugural operator in the Asia-Pacific region for the latest generation of the...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


COMAC attends Paris Air Show 2025
The 55th International Paris Air Show commenced with an opening ceremony at the Paris Le Bourget Exhibition Centre on June 16th, 2025....
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


Dassault Systèmes’ 3D UNIV+RSES Transforming Aerospace and Defence with AI-Powered Generative Experiences
At the Paris Air Show from June 16-22, 2025, Dassault Systèmes demonstrated how its 3D UNIV+RSES is revolutionising design, production,...
Garth Calitz
Jul 2, 20252 min read


The Remarkable Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit - A Game Changer
By Garth Calitz The Northrop Grumman B-2 Spirit, commonly referred to as the B-2, stands as a significant achievement in military...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Petrus “Dutch” Hugo – The Quiet Karoo Boy Turned Hero
By Rob Russell Petrus Hendrik Hugo, DSO, DFC & Two Bars (20 December 1917 – 6 June 1986) was a South African fighter pilot and flying ace...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20256 min read


Spain's Patrulla Águila Bids Farewell to the Iconic C-101
After four decades of serving as the backbone of Spain's Patrulla Águila aerobatic team, the C-101's illustrious journey has concluded at...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20255 min read


Boeing 20-Year Forecast Shows Steady Demand for Nearly 44,000 New Aircraft
Emerging markets, characterised by growing middle classes, dynamic and competitive airline networks, and continuous aviation investment,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Boeing Signs MSC with TAAG Angola
The Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola and Boeing have signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to explore initiatives...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Embraer Celebrates A-29 Super Tucano 600,000 Flight Hours
During the Paris Air Show, Embraer marked a significant milestone in the history of the A-29 Super Tucano, which has been selected by 22...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20252 min read


France Signs Framework Agreement for Airbus VSR700 Programme
Sébastien Lecornu, the French Minister for the Armed Forces, has formalized a framework agreement with Bruno Even, CEO of Airbus...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin and Electra Accelerate EL9 Ultra-STOL Commercialisation
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and Electra.Aero Inc. have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding to investigate potential opportunities...
Garth Calitz
Jun 25, 20252 min read


New Multi-Mission King Air Demonstrator Unveiled at Paris Air Show
Textron Aviation revealed that its new multi-mission Beechcraft King Air demonstration aircraft will debut at the 2025 Paris Air Show,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20252 min read


RAF King Charles' Birthday Flypast 2025
Twenty-nine aircraft ascended above the crowds on The Mall and over Buckingham Palace, observed by Their Majesties The King and Queen,...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Tunisian Air Force Orders 12 Bell 412EPX’s
The Tunisian Air Force announced today, at the 2025 Paris Air Show, the signing of a purchase agreement for 12 SUBARU Bell 412EPX...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20251 min read


The RAAF and Boeing Demonstrate MQ-28 Teaming with E-7A Wedgetail
In a groundbreaking demonstration, the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing successfully conducted a mission involving two...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Aramco acquires C-27J Multi-Mission Aircraft for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Leonardo C-27J multi-mission tactical transport aircraft, with a global operational record exceeding 270,000 flight hours, is poised...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20253 min read


France and Spain Renew Commitment to the Airbus A400M Programme
OCCAR and Airbus have finalised an agreement with the A400M launch nations to ensure the ongoing production of the program, enhance...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Gulfstream G280 Program Completes 300th Delivery
Gulfstream Aerospace has recently announced the delivery of the 300th Gulfstream G280 aircraft to a customer. This significant milestone...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20252 min read


Saab and General Atomics Develop an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning Solution
Saab has announced a strategic partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems to develop an Unmanned Airborne Early Warning (UAEW)...
Garth Calitz
Jun 18, 20251 min read
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