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Gliders, The Unsung Heros of D-Day
Modern gliders are intricate aircraft designed for recreational flying and competitions. However, many people are unaware of the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20247 min read


RAF Flypast 2024 for King Charles' Birthday
The Royal Air Force had the honour of parading a wide range of RAF aircraft for His Majesty King Charles III to celebrate His Official...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Engine Out? Establishing a Minimum Trim Glide
Your propeller has just stopped, and “things” just got very real! Your aircraft has been transformed from a powerful beast to a very...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20245 min read


The Great Sun City Solar Airlift
Sun City panels up to achieve cleaner, greener, more efficient and affordable solar power. Sun City is going to great heights in its bid...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20243 min read


Lockheed Martin Selected To Develop Next-Generation Weather Satellites
NASA has selected Lockheed Martin to develop and build the nation's next-generation weather satellite constellation, Geostationary...
Garth Calitz
Jun 19, 20242 min read


EAA Young Eagles Descend on Execujet
By Garth Calitz The EAA and Execujet celebrated Young Eagles Day on Saturday 8 June, at the Execujet complex at Lanseria International...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20243 min read


100 Days to go to AAD 2024
A significant milestone has been reached in the lead-up to the 12th biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20242 min read


The Night Witches, Female Pilots Feared by the Nazis
They flew under the cover of darkness in bare-bones plywood biplanes. They braved bullets and frostbite in the air while battling...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20245 min read


Skunk Works Demonstrates AI For Air-To-Air Tactical Intercepts
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works partnered with the University of Iowa's Operator Performance Laboratory (OPL) to demonstrate the use of...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Paratroopers Dropped Over France to Mark D-Day 80
To mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day, three Atlas C1 (A400M) aircraft have dropped paratroopers over Sannerville, mirroring the actions...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20242 min read


German Federal Police Orders up to 44 H225 Helicopters
The German Ministry of the Interior has ordered up to 44 H225 helicopters for its Federal Police. This record order for the H225 includes...
Garth Calitz
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Potchefstroom Airshow 2024
By Garth Calitz Photos by Garth Calitz, Trevor Cohen and Dian Townsend Country Airshows have always been special. I’m not sure if it’s...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20246 min read


Pilot Fatigue - A Serious Threat
Over the years, pilot fatigue has been a significant issue. Airline pilots, as well as cargo, corporate and charter pilots, can all...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20244 min read


SAA Reaches Amicable Settlement with US Aviation Authorities
In May 2021, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (US-DOT) imposed a civil claim against South...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Joby Acquires Xwing Autonomy Division, Looks Ahead to Autonomous Flight
Joby Aviation has acquired Xwing Inc.'s autonomy division, a renowned developer of autonomous aviation technology, as part of its effort...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Unmanned Escort for Manned Fighter Jets
Airbus will be presenting its new Wingman concept at the International Aerospace Exhibition ILA in Berlin. In military aviation, a...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20242 min read


Sikorsky Flight-Tests Scalable ‘Rotor Blown Wing’ UAS
Sikorsky is conducting flight tests to mature the control laws and aerodynamics of a novel vertical take-off and landing uncrewed aerial...
Garth Calitz
Jun 5, 20242 min read


President’s Trophy Air Race 2024
By Tarryn Myburgh Photos by Charles Hugo and Dieter Bock The 2024 Presidents Trophy Air Race took place at Louis Trichardt Civil...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 20242 min read


Does Cape Town Need Two Airports?
By Rob Russell The case for two airports – yes or no? Earlier last month, ACSA, announced it is going to spend billions upgrading Cape...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 202413 min read


Cirrus Introduce the SR Series G7 to South African Aviation
By Trevor Cohen Cirrus Aircraft introduced their SR Series G7 to South Africa at a function hosted at Lanseria Airport last week. The SR...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 20243 min read


Gulfstream G650 AND G650ER Surpass 1 Million Flight Hours
Gulfstream Aerospace proudly announced that the award-winning Gulfstream G650 and G650ER have surpassed 1 million flight hours. With more...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 20242 min read


B-21 Raider Gearing Up to Replace the B1 and B2 Bombers
Following its official introduction on December 2, 2022, the B-21 Raider commenced flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base and is making...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 20242 min read


Textron Roll-out the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude
Textron Aviation recently announced that the 400th Cessna Citation Latitude business jet has rolled out of production at the company’s...
Garth Calitz
May 29, 20242 min read


AH-1Z Viper: The Worlds Most Advanced Attack Helicopter
Attack helicopters have evolved. Modern machines are faster, can engage from greater distances, and carry more ordnance than their...
Garth Calitz
May 22, 20243 min read
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