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Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from SACAA
Embraer's E-Jets E2 family has been granted Type Acceptance Certification by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), marking...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Sikorsky and CAL FIRE Join Forces to Enhance Autonomous Aerial Firefighting
In a major advancement in wildfire management, Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, in collaboration with the California Department of...
Garth Calitz
Sep 103 min read


RAAF and Boeing Prove MQ-28 Operational Effectiveness
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Boeing have successfully concluded demonstrations validating the operational viability of the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Vertical Aerospace Prepares for Final Transition Testing After Successful Wingborne Flights
Vertical Aerospace, a leading global aerospace and technology company at the forefront of electric aviation innovation, has announced the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Dangers of Flying with Lithium-Ion Batteries
Lithium batteries, found in devices ranging from smartphones to power banks, are ubiquitous. However, comprehending the regulations...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Boeing Snags a Massive WestJet Order
Boeing and WestJet have announced that the Canadian airline is purchasing an additional 67 Boeing jets. This acquisition increases...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


World’s Largest Bell HEMS Operator Adds Bell 429s to Emergency Services Fleet
Global Medical Response has entered into a purchase agreement for seven Bell 429 helicopters, with an option to acquire an additional...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Joby Completes Landmark US Defence Exercise with Autonomous Flight Technology
Joby Aviation took part in an unprecedented demonstration of its autonomous flight technology. As a component of the Resolute Force...
Garth Calitz
Sep 103 min read


The Ugliest, or is it the Strangest Aircraft Ever Built?
By Rob Russell We have often read about how beautiful and good-looking an aircraft is. We all have our own opinions, often shared by...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23 min read


Draken International Takes Legal Action Against Denel for R124 Million in Cheetah Aircraft Dispute
Denel, a state-owned defence conglomerate, is presently confronting a R124 million lawsuit initiated by the US company Draken...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23 min read


Gulfstream Delivers First G800
Gulfstream Aerospace has announced the inaugural customer delivery of the Gulfstream G800, recognised as the world’s longest-range...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22 min read


A Milestone to Celebrate – The World’s Largest Helicopter Lessor Marks its 15th Anniversary
As the world's leading helicopter leasing company, Milestone, now celebrating its 15th anniversary, has much to commemorate. Achieving...
Garth Calitz
Sep 23 min read


Starship's Tenth Flight Test - All Nominal
Starship’s tenth flight test launched on August 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. CT from Starbase, Texas, marking a pivotal advancement in...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22 min read


Embraer Delivers 2,000th Business Jet
Embraer has announced that it has exceeded 2,000 business jet deliveries, representing a significant milestone in the company's history....
Garth Calitz
Sep 23 min read


Robinson Helicopters Celebrates R22’s 50th Anniversary
Robinson Helicopter Company is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the inaugural flight of the R22 helicopter. The company began with...
Garth Calitz
Sep 21 min read


Boeing-Built X-37B Spaceplane Launches, Beginning Eighth Mission
The Boeing-built X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle commenced its eighth mission yesterday, successfully launching at 11:50 p.m. ET aboard a...
Garth Calitz
Sep 22 min read


Robinson Offers Trade-In Programme for Robinson Helicopter Owners
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has introduced its innovative Trade-In Programme, specifically designed for current owners of Robinson...
Garth Calitz
Aug 273 min read


ZeroAvia Receives Signed P-1 Issue Paper from FAA for 600kW Electric Propulsion System
ZeroAvia has announced that it has achieved consensus with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on an agreed and fully executed P-1...
Garth Calitz
Aug 272 min read


Lockheed Martin Awarded $720 Million Contract for JAGM, HELLFIRE Production
Lockheed Martin has been granted a $720 million contract by the U.S. Army for the production of Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles (JAGM) and...
Garth Calitz
Aug 272 min read


“Big, Brawny, Agile” — AOPA Reports on the RV-15
AOPA’s editor at large, Dave Hirschman, visited Van’s soon after we returned from AirVenture to fly and report on the RV-15. His report...
Garth Calitz
Aug 272 min read


Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Airliners
Korean Air and Boeing have announced the airline's intention to acquire 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient aircraft to modernise its fleet....
Garth Calitz
Aug 272 min read


Thailand Places for Gripen E/F from Saab
Saab has entered into a contract with the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration (FMV) and has received an order for four Gripen E/F...
Garth Calitz
Aug 271 min read


US Army's MV-75 FLRAA Embraces MOSA
The MV-75 Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) of the US Army is pioneering a new chapter in military aviation by implementing a...
Garth Calitz
Aug 273 min read


UN Tourism/ICAO Ministerial Summit Calls for Enhanced Cooperation to Unlock Africa’s Growth
The second United Nations Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a collective...
Garth Calitz
Aug 273 min read
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