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Embraer and Denel Sign MoU to Cooperate on the KC-390 Millennium
During the LAAD Defence and Security exhibition in Brazil, Embraer and Denel formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)....
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Allied Forces Demonstrate Air Power During Ramstein Flag 2025
On April 4, 2025, a Turkish Air Force KC-135R tanker aircraft successfully conducted its inaugural refueling of F-35 jets during the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Überlingen Mid-Air Collision- The Swiss Cheese Effect
The theory of the “Swiss Cheese effect” was proven beyond any doubt on the night of 1 July 2002, when Bashkirian Airlines Flight 2937, a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20258 min read


Aircraft of World War 1- Where Dogfights Began
During World War I, aircraft evolved from basic, unarmed artillery spotters with limited offensive capabilities to advanced bombers and...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 202512 min read


Australia Orders Two Challenger 650 Aircraft for ISR missions
Bombardier Defense is pleased to announce that Principle Finance, a distinguished provider of customized operating leases for aircraft in...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
The International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Organisation has acknowledged Airlink's exemplary...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Norway Becomes First F-35 Partner Nation to Receive its Full Order
Lockheed Martin has recently finalized the delivery of the 51st and 52nd F-35A aircraft to the Royal Norwegian Air Force, marking a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20252 min read


Airbus Launches the A220 Airspace Cabin with Air Canada
The A220 is set to become a part of the Airspace cabin family, with its inaugural flight scheduled with launch customer Air Canada. The...
Garth Calitz
Apr 8, 20253 min read


Cessna Caravan 40 Years and Counting
By Garth Calitz The aviation world has seen tons of cool innovations, but the Cessna Caravan stands out. It's crazy to think it's been 40...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Wingsuit Pilot Flies at 550kph – Shattering Three World Records
Most folks come into the world with their feet firmly on the ground, but Sebastián Álvarez was meant to soar. This former Air Force pilot...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20254 min read


History of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
By Garth Calitz The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) serves as the aviation branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. Originally...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 202511 min read


The Carbon Cub UL Enters Full-Scale Production
CubCrafters has kicked off production of its Carbon Cub UL. This aircraft is available as a ready-to-fly Light Sport Aircraft (LSA) or as...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20254 min read


RAF Retires the Puma Helicopter
The Puma medium support helicopter, a longstanding asset of the U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF), has been officially retired following 54...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Ethiopian Airlines and Archer Sign Agreement to Deploy Midnight Aircraft
Archer Aviation just announced a deal with Ethiopian Airlines, making them the second customer to jump on board with Archer’s "Launch...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20252 min read


SAFIRE’s ATR 42: A Flying Laboratory Revolutionising Atmospheric Research
Leading the field in airborne atmospheric research, the ATR 42 aircraft operated by Service des Avions Français Instrumentés pour la...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20253 min read


Airbus to Design and Build ESA’s ExoMars Rover Lander Platform
Airbus has been chosen by the European Space Agency (ESA) and Thales Alenia Space (TAS—a joint venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo...
Garth Calitz
Apr 2, 20252 min read


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
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