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...
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Garth Calitz
Apr 242 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 174 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 172 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 96 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 91 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 92 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 93 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 32 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 32 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...
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