Bombardier Introduces Global 8000 – Flagship for a New Era
Bombardier’s new Global 8000 aircraft stands alone as the world’s fastest and longest-range purpose-built business jet, innovatively...
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Garth Calitz
May 18, 20224 min read
Extra Flugzeugbau - Most Successful Aerobatic Aircraft in Recent Years
The legend was born in 1980 when aerobatic pilot Walter Extra decided to create an aerobatic aircraft to suit his needs, he based this...
Garth Calitz
May 18, 20225 min read
The Journey of Linda Sollars from Airliners to a Sling High Wing
Linda’s love affair with aviation was born as a young girl reading Snoopy and the Red Baron and watching movies like Chitty Chitty Bang...
Garth Calitz
May 18, 20224 min read
Presidents Trophy Air Race - A Brief History
This Air Race, one of the most prestigious events on the aviation calendar, has a long and wonderful history. It was originally known as...
Garth Calitz
May 11, 20222 min read
The First Cessna 408 SkyCourier delivered to FedEx Express
Textron Aviation delivered the first of the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop to FedEx Express. This is the first of 50 freighter...
Garth Calitz
May 11, 20223 min read
Africa Aerospace and Defence 2022 Launch
The Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Ms Thandi Modise, officially launched the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition...
Garth Calitz
May 11, 20223 min read
Sling Squawk – May 2022
Howzit Slingers across the globe! What an exciting couple of months we have had at Sling HQ in South Africa. Mostly, it’s been High Wing,...
Garth Calitz
May 11, 20223 min read
Cirrus Aircraft Continues Global Expansion with New European Locations
During the AERO Friedrichshafen press conference, Cirrus Aircraft announced its continued global expansion with investment in two new...
Garth Calitz
May 3, 20222 min read
Boeing Unveils First USAF T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Trainer Jet
Boeing has unveiled the first T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer jet to be delivered to the US Air Force. The jet, one of 351 the US Air...
Garth Calitz
Apr 27, 20223 min read
Aero Club of South Africa Air Week – Middelburg
By Garth Calitz Photos by Andre Venter and Reese Somerville The Aero Club of South Africa hosted their annual Air week at the Middelburg...
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