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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...
Garth Calitz
Nov 16, 20222 min read


Sikorsky Black Hawk Flies Without Pilots
Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company and the Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) have successfully demonstrated to the U.S....
Garth Calitz
Nov 9, 20223 min read

Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey: The World’s Most Versatile Aircraft
The development of new technology is central to the integration and transformation of military operations. Proven throughout history with...
Garth Calitz
Nov 2, 20225 min read

U.S. Air Force Declares Initial Operational Capability Of Sikorsky HH-60W "Jolly Green II"
A major milestone for Air Force’s next-generation combat rescue helicopter. The US Air Force declared Initial Operational Capability...
Garth Calitz
Oct 19, 20223 min read

RAF Typhoon and Chinook train over white cliffs
RAF Typhoon jets and a Chinook helicopter have met over the white cliffs to conduct valuable training. The crews were fresh from wowing...
Garth Calitz
Oct 4, 20223 min read

AW609 Tiltrotor - The Future Takes Off Right From Your Rooftop
The challenge of innovation is a specific strategic asset of Leonardo. The development of its most innovative products and models, such...
Garth Calitz
Sep 7, 20224 min read


Boeing has delivered four MH-139A Grey Wolf test aircraft to the US Air Force
The Grey Wolf is a multi-mission aircraft – based on the proven commercial AW139 helicopter – designed to protect intercontinental...
Garth Calitz
Aug 31, 20222 min read


Helivate Transverse 2.0 – A Rally with a Difference
By Andre Venter Arriving at Helivate’s base at Jack Taylor airfield in Krugersdorp we were welcomed with a very welcome cup of steaming...
Garth Calitz
Aug 24, 20222 min read


Bell Announces 400th Bell 505 Delivery
Bell Textron Inc. announced today the 400th Bell 505 delivery to European customer Al Barratt, co-founder of Grenade and owner of...
Garth Calitz
Aug 24, 20222 min read

Defiant Pilots Talk Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft
Sikorsky pilot Bill Fell and Boeing pilot Ed Henderscheid have a combined 60-plus years of helicopter experience between them and are...
Garth Calitz
Aug 10, 20226 min read
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