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Garth Calitz
Nov 16, 20222 min read
Helicopter Pioneer Frank Robinson Passes
On November 12, 2022, Robinson Helicopter Company bid a final farewell to its founder, Frank Robinson. Robinson, 92, passed away...
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Garth Calitz
Nov 9, 20223 min read
End of an Era, Safair Lockheed L-100-30 Hercules Final Flight
The final flight of a Safair Operations Lockheed L-100 took place from Entebbe, Uganda at the end of last month, few people realised that...
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Garth Calitz
Nov 9, 20223 min read
SACAA Launches a Client Contact Centre and Revamped Website With E-Services Portal
The South African Civil Aviation Authority launched a series of Client Care solutions with a Client Contact Centre as well as a revamped...
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Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20223 min read
SAPFA National Landing Competition
By Garth Calitz The friendly Brits Airfield was once again chosen to host the National Landing Competition on Saturday 29 October....
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Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20222 min read
Wonderboom Airport Fly-in and Classic Car Event
By Andre Venter Christian Maiorana, managing partner of Villa San Giovanni and his team went to great lengths to organise and promote...
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Garth Calitz
Oct 25, 20224 min read
CAA National Aviation Accident Reduction Week – Kitty Hawk
The Civil Aviation Authority chose Kitty Hawk Airfield outside Pretoria to host the second instalment of the Aviation Accident Reduction...
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Garth Calitz
Oct 25, 20222 min read
1,100 TBMS…and Counting
Daher has delivered its 1,100th TBM, underscoring the success of this highly efficient very fast turboprop aircraft family and...
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Garth Calitz
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Sling Squawk – October 2022
Howzit Slingers! It feels like just last week I was writing to update you that the trip to Oshkosh in three shiny High Wings (once again...
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Garth Calitz
Oct 25, 20223 min read
Aviators Africa Conference and Tower Awards Successfully Wraps-Up
It's a wrap! The fourth Aviators Africa Conference and Tower Awards have successfully come to an end with a call from stakeholders to...
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Garth Calitz
Oct 19, 20229 min read
CAA Accident Reduction Week Roadshow at Stellenbosch
By Rob Russell October being Transport month, the Civil Aviation Association has organised various events around the country. Amongst...
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