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Garth Calitz
Jun 29, 20216 min read
The Mighty Aérospatiale Gazelle
The Aérospatiale Gazelle originated in a French Army requirement for a lightweight observation helicopter intended to replace the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 29, 20213 min read
Bell Participates in 67 Blankets Initiative
Bell was proud to join MCC Aviation on June 9 in support of a special event in South Africa – the 67 Blankets initiative. During the...
Garth Calitz
Jun 8, 20213 min read
The First rescue helicopter to fly on Sustainable Biofuel
A rescue helicopter has flown on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time, achieving a new milestone in international aviation....
Garth Calitz
Jun 2, 20212 min read
Operating HEMS in South Africa with Henley Air
Supplied by Bell Helicopters Henley Air, has launched its very own Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) in South Africa, utilizing...
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20212 min read
Robinson Deliver their 13000th Helicopter
On April 23, 2021, Robinson Helicopter delivered its 13,000 helicopter, R44 S/N 14438 to long-time Robinson dealer SKY Helicopters of...
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20214 min read
Sikorsky S-97 RAIDER Demonstrates Agility
Flying low, fast and expertly executing crisp, tight, quick manoeuvres that only Sikorsky's X2 Technology™ family of helicopters brings,...
Garth Calitz
May 4, 20212 min read
Bell Celebrates 60 Bell 505 Deliveries in Europe
Bell Textron Inc announced the delivery of another Bell 505 to the Montenegro Air Force, making it the 60th Bell 505 aircraft in Europe....
Garth Calitz
Apr 21, 20212 min read
Helicopter refuelling from an A400M - Flight Trials
The Airbus A400M new generation air-lifter has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign,...
Garth Calitz
Apr 6, 20212 min read
Bell and U.S. Army advance development of V-280 Valor and Aviation modernization
Bell Textron and the U.S. Army have agreed to terms on the execution of the second phase of the Competitive Demonstration and Risk...
Garth Calitz
Mar 30, 20213 min read
Leonardo’s Lynx helicopter marks 50 years since its maiden flight
Fifty years ago on 21st March 1971, a bright yellow Lynx prototype (XW835) took off from Yeovil. The now-iconic aircraft piloted by Ron...
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