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Potchefstroom Airshow 2025
By Garth Calitz The airshow format in South Africa is changing; gone are the days of full-day, slow-paced airshows, replaced by...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20255 min read


Saab Achieves AI milestone with Gripen E
Saab, in partnership with Helsing, has announced the successful completion of the initial three flights that integrated Helsing’s...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


ExecuJet Expands Caribbean Presence
Luxaviation Group member ExecuJet announced the execution of a long-term Fixed Base Operator (FBO) concession agreement with Princess...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Lockheed Martin Expands Synthetic Aviation Turbine Fuel Capability
Lockheed Martin is advancing innovation in sustainable energy solutions with the recent approval of synthetic aviation turbine fuels...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Collins Aerospace Expands Aircraft Electrification Capabilities in Europe
Collins Aerospace has enhanced its aircraft electrification capabilities by establishing a new engineering centre of excellence in...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


EASA New Recommendations on Managing Risks of Lithium Batteries
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has released a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) that emphasises the potential risks...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20253 min read


Cessna SkyCourier Combi Achieves Certification in Brazil
The Cessna SkyCourier Combi configuration kit recently achieved certification from the National Civil Aviation Agency of Brazil (ANAC)...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Embraer to Offer Gogo Galileo Connectivity for Phenom 300 Jets
Embraer will offer the Gogo Galileo HDX connectivity solution for its Phenom 300 aftermarket customers through a Supplemental Type...
Garth Calitz
Jun 12, 20252 min read


Brits Flying Club Celebrates their 70th Birthday
By Garth Calitz Brits Airfield became the destination of choice for general aviation pilots and enthusiasts on Saturday, 31st May, all...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20253 min read


EASA Bans Carriers Certified in Tanzania and Suriname - Could SA be Next?
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has included air carriers certified in Suriname and Tanzania in the list of airlines subject to...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20252 min read


The Legacy of Bell Aircraft in Hollywood Films
When Arnold Schwarzenegger famously bellowed “Get to the chopper!” in the 1987 action classic, Predator, he was calling attention to a...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Airbus H140: Designed By Lifesavers for Lifesavers
The H135 is acknowledged as a worldwide leader in helicopter emergency medical services (HEMS). As this market is a primary focus for the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20253 min read


Spanish Navy Receives First Two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters
Airbus Helicopters has formally handed over the initial two NH90 Tactical Transport Helicopters (MSPT for Multi-Role Support Transport)...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20252 min read


Saab Offers GlobalEye for Canada’s Airborne Early Warning and Control Programme
GlobalEye is a leading Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) solution that combines the best of Swedish and Canadian expertise and...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20251 min read


New Data Monitoring Service Option Now Available for Citation and SkyCourier
Textron Aviation has introduced an enhanced Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option for Cessna Citation business jets and the Cessna...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20251 min read


KLM and LIFT Take South Africans on a Sky-High Dutch Experience
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines teamed up with local premium carrier LIFT to surprise South African travellers with a unique taste of Dutch...
Garth Calitz
Jun 4, 20252 min read


The Legacy of the Aérospatiale Gazelle
By Garth Calitz The Aérospatiale Gazelle is a name that resonates deeply within the aviation community. This remarkable light utility...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20254 min read


Adolph Gysbert "Sailor" Malan: The Legendary South African Fighter Ace
By Rob Russell Adolph Gysbert "Sailor" Malan was one of the most distinguished fighter pilots of World War II, renowned for his...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20257 min read


RAF Typhoon FG24 Intercept Russian Intelligence Aircraft
On Saturday, 24th May 2025, two Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 aircraft were dispatched from their deployed operating base in Northern...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20252 min read


UAC Returns to Leading Air Shows in the Asia-Pacific Region
After a six-year hiatus, the United Aircraft Corporation, a subsidiary of Rostec State Corporation, will showcase its products at a major...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20252 min read


MV-75 Official Designation Given To Future US Army Tiltrotor Assault Aircraft
The U.S. Army has announced that the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) tiltrotors will be designated as MV-75s. This...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20253 min read


Proflight Zambia Strengthens Destination Connectivity at Africa Travel Indaba 2025
Proflight Zambia highlighted its essential contribution to linking Zambia's varied tourism destinations during the country's prominent...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20252 min read


Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP Aerial Reconnaissance for Hungary’s Defence Sector
Diamond Aircraft Industries is proud to announce the successful delivery of a state-of-the-art DA62 MPP (Multi-Purpose Platform) aircraft...
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20252 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Joins with GE Aerospace to Power New Widebody Aircraft
Ethiopian Airlines Group and GE Aerospace have formalised an agreement selecting the GEnx Engine to power 11 new Boeing 787 aircraft....
Garth Calitz
May 28, 20252 min read
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