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Joby to Install First Electric Air Taxi Charger in Greater New York City Region
Joby Aviation announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Helo Holdings, to install the first air taxi charger in the greater New...
Garth Calitz
Feb 7, 20242 min read


Hydrogen Aviation in Sweden and Norway
Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen...
Garth Calitz
Feb 7, 20243 min read


Airbus A400M – The Game Changer in Military Transport
By Rob Russell The A400M is the most advanced, proven and certified airlifter available, combining state-of-the-art technologies to...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20245 min read


The 20th Rand Airport Challenge
By Garth Calitz The Rand Airport Challenge was originally started as an inter-flying school competition, the idea was for all the schools...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20242 min read


The Czech Republic Joins The F-35 Lightning II Global Team
The Czech Republic government signed a Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) today making official its intent to procure 24 Lockheed...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Van’s Aircraft Update for Customers with Open Powerplant, Propeller and Avionics Kit Orders
When Van’s filed for Chapter 11 protection in early December, many customers had open orders and deposits on various Van’s airframe kits...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Airbus and Tata Group to set up India’s First Helicopter Final Assembly Line
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’, Airbus Helicopters has announced that it is partnering with the Tata Group to establish a Final...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20243 min read


Over 500 New Air Service Agreements Signed at ICAN
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced that 521 new international air service agreements have resulted from its...
Garth Calitz
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Gauteng Aerobatics Championships
By Garth Calitz Aerobatics got off to a good start for 2024 with ten pilots taking part in the inaugural competition for this year at...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20243 min read


Brakpan Airfield EAA Fly-in
By Andre Venter The EAA Stalwart Karl Jensen, as in December, decided to organise an impromptu fly-in on the spur of the moment, Brakpan...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20241 min read


New Generation Tankers – True Multi-Role Aircraft
By Rob Russell Airbus A330MRTT vs Boeing KC46 Pegasus Air-to-air fuelling has been around, in some form now for over a hundred years....
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20249 min read


Skunk Works Rolls Out X-59, NASA's Newest X-Plane
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works rolled out the X-59, a unique experimental aircraft designed to quiet the sonic boom, at a ceremony in...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20244 min read


RTX's Pratt & Whitney Canada Sets a New Standard for Supporting High Voltage Systems
Pratt & Whitney Canada announced the development of an advanced mobile charging unit (MCU) capable of charging high-power batteries at up...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Lockheed Martin Delivers First C-130J-30 Super Hercules
Lockheed Martin delivered the first of eight C-130J-30 Super Hercules tactical airlifters to the Georgia Air National Guard during a...
Garth Calitz
Jan 24, 20243 min read


EAA Chapter 322 Monthly Fly-In Meeting - Tedderfield Airpark
By Andre Venter Tedderfield Airpark hosted the first EAA monthly meeting of 2024 and judging by the turnout general aviation is getting...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20242 min read


ZU-ITT – Proving flights and Fuel Vaporisation
By Ian Beaton and Theo Arrenbrecht After completing the build of our wonderful RV10, we commenced with the proving flights. Now that...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20244 min read


Van’s Declare Laser-Cut Parts “Safe For Use in Aircraft Construction”
The Van’s Aircraft Engineering team has recorded two presentations related to the acceptability, use, and testing results of laser-cut...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Embraer Delivered the 1600th Ipanema Agricultural Aircraft
Embraer's Agricultural Aviation Division delivered 65 Ipanema aircraft in 2023, an increase of 18% compared to the previous year. As a...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Airbus Helicopters to Expand Unmanned Aerial System Portfolio with Acquisition of Aerovel
Airbus Helicopters and Aerovel have signed an agreement regarding the acquisition of Aerovel and its unmanned aerial system (UAS),...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20242 min read


Boeing Names Independent Advisor to Lead Comprehensive Quality Review
Boeing named Admiral Kirkland H. Donald, U.S. Navy (Ret.) as special advisor to Boeing President and CEO Dave Calhoun. The appointment is...
Garth Calitz
Jan 17, 20244 min read


Brits Airfield Bids Farewell to 2023 In True Bushveld Style
By Garth Calitz Brits Airfield has always been known as one of the most accommodating airfields in the Gauteng/ North West area and as...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read


The US Air Force B-1 Bomber Crash–Crew Eject Safely
The USAF lost one of their B-1B Lancer bombers during a landing on Thursday in dense freezing foggy conditions. The crew from the 28th...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read


Nigerian Air Force Receives Four Diamond DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft
Diamond Aircraft successfully delivered four DA62 MPP Special Mission Aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The official acceptance...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read


CubCrafters Delivers Its 1000th New Production Aircraft
CubCrafters, a leading manufacturer of FAA-certified, ASTM-certified, and experimental category utility and recreational aircraft,...
Garth Calitz
Jan 9, 20242 min read
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