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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


The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier
Over the years, aircraft carriers have significantly evolved, transitioning from wooden ships carrying balloons to becoming formidable...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 202521 min read


MAF Mourns the Loss of a Legendary Co-Founder - Jack Hemmings
By Rob Russell Jack Hemmings did what all young naughty pilots do. He flew and crashed aeroplanes and lived to tell the tale, both in the...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20255 min read


F-35 Global Fleet Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours
Lockheed Martin has announced that the global F-35 fleet has exceeded 1 million flight hours, demonstrating the program's scale and...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Bombardier’s Global 7500 Business Jet Achieves 100th Speed Record
Bombardier's top-tier flagship, the Global 7500, has surpassed new speed milestones by achieving 100-speed records, becoming the quickest...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20253 min read


FAA Certifies Airbus H125 IFR Capability
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has certified the H125's single pilot instrument flight rules (IFR) capability, allowing...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20251 min read


SpaceX Starship's Eighth Flight Test
The eighth flight test of Starship is preparing to launch as soon as Thursday, 6 March, after postponement on Monday. The launch window...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20253 min read


Lockheed Martin Unveils Scalable Counter Drone Solution
As the threat posed by small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is presenting a novel strategy to counter...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20252 min read


Lanseria International Airport Receives ACA Accreditation
The ACA Mapping Level gives a nod to Lanseria International Airport for its solid carbon management plans and active steps to keep an eye...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20252 min read
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