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Garth Calitz
2 days ago11 min read
Cape Town International Airport - The History and Some Interesting Facts
By Rob Russell, assisted by Paul van Rensburg Cape Town International Airport has come a long way from its humble beginnings as a small...


Garth Calitz
2 days ago4 min read
The Last Surviving Battle of Britain Pilot Passes Away
John "Paddy" Hemingway DFC, the last remaining pilot from the renowned Battle of Britain, passed away peacefully on 17 March 2025 at the...


Garth Calitz
Mar 521 min read
The Evolution of the Aircraft Carrier
Over the years, aircraft carriers have significantly evolved, transitioning from wooden ships carrying balloons to becoming formidable...


Garth Calitz
Mar 52 min read
F-35 Global Fleet Surpasses 1 Million Flight Hours
Lockheed Martin has announced that the global F-35 fleet has exceeded 1 million flight hours, demonstrating the program's scale and...


Garth Calitz
Mar 52 min read
Lockheed Martin Unveils Scalable Counter Drone Solution
As the threat posed by small Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) continues to evolve, Lockheed Martin is presenting a novel strategy to counter...


Garth Calitz
Feb 274 min read
100 Years of the DH60 Moth: A Nostalgic Fly-In at Rand Airport
By Timothy Homan On February 22, 2025, aviation enthusiasts, pilots, and history buffs gathered at Rand Airport to celebrate 100 years...


Garth Calitz
Feb 196 min read
Celebrating 80 Years Since The Formation of SAAFA
The South African Airforce Association (SAAFA), which has been around since 1945 to help out former Airmen and Airwomen, is gearing up to...


Garth Calitz
Feb 192 min read
Embraer begins production of Austria’s first C-390 Millennium
Embraer has commenced the structural assembly of Austria's first C-390 Millennium. This significant milestone was marked by an official...


Garth Calitz
Feb 192 min read
Japan Orders 17 Boeing CH-47JA Block II Chinooks
The Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) has commissioned 17 CH-47 Block II Chinooks Extended Range to update its fleet, substituting some...


Garth Calitz
Feb 124 min read
Sopwith Pup The Unsung Hero of WW1
By Garth Calitz The Sopwith Pup is not just a name in aviation, it’s a symbol of courage and innovation that shaped aviation history...
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