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Airspan Airfield Fly-In and Formation Flying Workshop
By Garth Calitz Airspan Airfield is nestled in the foothills of the Magaliesburg between Olifantsnek Pass and Buffelspoort Dam and sports...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20242 min read


New Life Awaits Ex SA English Electric Lightning ZU-BBD
English Electric Lightning XS452, better known to South Africans as ZU-BBD, first flew on 30th June 1965 and began her service career...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20243 min read


Beta Achieves Piloted eVTOL Transition Flight
Beta Technologies has successfully completed the first piloted transition flight with its Alia 250 eVTOL aircraft prototype, marking a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20242 min read


Airlines Report GPS Jamming Over the Baltic Region
Aircraft flying over the Baltic region have reported a growing number of missing or false GPS signals. The likely cause of these...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20244 min read


Margrit Waltz Celebrates 960th Ferry Flight
Daher congratulated Margrit Waltz on her 960th ferry flight. Last month, she delivered a new production TBM 960 turboprop aircraft to an...
Garth Calitz
Apr 24, 20242 min read


The Tale of Last Two Douglas DC-6B's
Although there are many DC-6A and C-118 cargo versions still in use globally, the DC-6B passenger liners were mostly retired as airlines...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20244 min read


Kiowa Warriors Break Record for Largest Helicopter Formation
On April 15, 2016, 32 Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warriors took off in formation from Fort Bragg, setting a Guinness World Record for the Largest...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


ACSA's Response to Fuel Shortage Reports
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has responded to recent media reports indicating an impending fuel shortage at some of its airports....
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Cessna Caravan Family Surpasses 25 Million Flight Hours
Textron Aviation has announced that the Cessna Caravan turboprop family has surpassed 25 million flight hours. It reinforces the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Ethiopian Airlines 78-Year Legacy of Distinguished Servant Leadership
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa, celebrated its 78th anniversary, highlighting a legacy of resilience and...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Rolls Royce Pearl 10X Engine Takes to the Skies for the First Time
Rolls-Royce has begun the flight test campaign for its latest aero engine, the Pearl 10X, on its Boeing 747 flying testbed. The engine...
Garth Calitz
Apr 17, 20242 min read


Aérospatiale Gazelle Celebrates 57 years
The Aérospatiale Gazelle originated in a French Army requirement for a lightweight observation helicopter intended to replace the...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20246 min read


New Executive Positions at SAA include Permanent CEO
After the failed deal between South African Airways and the Takatso Consortium as equity partners, the airline is now searching for a...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20242 min read


60 Years of Innovation with the Beechcraft King Air Series
Ever since its debut in 1964, the iconic Beechcraft King Air turboprop has been renowned for its reliability, outstanding performance,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20241 min read


Exciting Growth of Bell's Aircraft Lineup in the South American Market
For years, Bell has distinguished itself throughout Latin America as a global leader in the rotorcraft industry across multiple market...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20242 min read


From Passenger to Cargo: The Transformation of the E-Jet
The first E190F, a converted jet from passenger transport to freighter (E-Freighter), completed its first flight in São José dos Campos,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20241 min read


ICAO International Aviation SARPs for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems
New aviation Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will enhance...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Sling Squawk - April 2024
Dear Slingers across the globe! I hope you are all finding 2024 to be a positive year so far and that you are still sticking to your New...
Garth Calitz
Apr 9, 20243 min read


Gulfstream G700 Earns FAA Certfication
Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has announced that the FAA has certified the all-new Gulfstream G700. This certification allows for customer...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


ZAF Inducts Their newly acquired Enstrom 480B Helicopters Into Service
The recent addition of Enstrom 480B helicopters to the Zambia Air Force signifies a significant advancement in the country's commitment...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Virgin Atlantic 40th Birthday - Aircraft Named After Sir Richard Branson
Virgin Atlantic, the airline founded by Sir Richard Branson, is celebrating its 40th anniversary by naming its latest aircraft, Ruby...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


The Next Chapter for Bell’s H-1 Helicopters Begins
The first Bell AH-1Z helicopter that will receive the Structural Improvement Electrical Power Upgrade (SIEPU) modification has arrived at...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read


Trakka's Multispectral Imaging Partnership with Diamond Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft and Trakka Systems, a pioneer in advanced multispectral imaging solutions, recently collaborated on a successful...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20243 min read


Implications of Van's Aircraft Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan
On Friday evening, Van’s Aircraft filed its Chapter 11 Reorganization Plan with the Federal Bankruptcy Court. The court will set various...
Garth Calitz
Apr 3, 20242 min read
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