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Lohatla Exercise Vuk’Uhlome III
By Trevor Cohen The land of Diesel and Dust, they left out and heat. We practice as we fight. On a very hot 21st of November, the Media...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Winelands Airport Development Ramps Up
By Rob Russell Despite the scepticism of many people, primarily from within the local aviation industry, it is all go at Wineland's...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20245 min read


Skunk Works Demonstrates Airborne Battle Management of AI-Controlled Aircraft
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, together with Lockheed Martin's Demonstrations and Prototypes organization and the University of Iowa's...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20241 min read


The Gripen E excels at CRUZEX 2024
Almost two years after entering active service with the Brazilian Air Force (FAB), the F-39E Gripen completed its involvement in CRUZEX...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20241 min read


German Armed Forces Take Delivery of First H145M Helicopter
In under a year since the contract was finalized, Airbus Helicopters has handed over the initial H145M from an order of up to 82 units by...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Bombardier Delivers First Global 6500 Aircraft to the US Army’s HADES Program
During a ceremony at Bombardier Group's U.S. headquarters in Wichita, Kansas, Bombardier Defence handed over the initial Bombardier...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20243 min read


Van Celebrates his 85th Birthday Test Flying the RV-15
Richard "Dick" Van Grunsven celebrated his 85th birthday by taking to the skies to perform a flight test of the RV-15X. This event was...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Embraer Strengthens Industrial and Research Cooperation in the Netherlands
Embraer has made a notable advancement in its industrial and research collaboration with the Netherlands, aligning completely with Dutch...
Garth Calitz
Nov 26, 20242 min read


Atlas A400M Celebrates 10 Years of Service in the RAF
Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the A400M Atlas transport aircraft at RAF Brize Norton, this multi-role military transport aircraft...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20243 min read


The Aero Club of South Africa Annual Awards Ceremony
The South African general aviation community came together to celebrate members who have excelled over the last year at the beautiful...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20246 min read


22 Squadron Oryx Medical Evacuation Mission
At 11h38 on Sunday, 10 November, the 22 Squadron SAAF (SA Air Force) Oryx helicopter was swiftly mobilized for a critical medical...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Gulfstream G700 Exceeds 65 City-Pair Speed Records
The most recent records involved a flight from Savannah to Honolulu, covering 4,090 nautical miles/7,574 kilometres in 8 hours and 52...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Ethiopian Airlines Achieves the Four-Star Global Airline Award
Ethiopian Airlines has been honoured with the Four-Star Global Airline award at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, recognizing its...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Work Begins on First Dubai Vertiport
Located at Dubai International Airport (“DXB”), the vertiport will be constructed by a collaboration between Joby Aviation, Dubai Road...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20242 min read


Kenya Airways CEO Allan Kilavuka Appointed as AFRAA Chairperson
Kenya Airways CEO Mr Allan Kilavuka has been appointed the new Africa’s Airline Association (AFRAA) Chairperson. Mr. Kilavuka assumed the...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20242 min read


EASA Annual Safety Conference 2024 - Technological Innovation Enhance Aviation Safety
The theme of this year's EASA Annual Safety Conference was "Safety - technology - and the human dimension", emphasizing the vital role of...
Garth Calitz
Nov 20, 20243 min read


Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 - What to Expect
Microsoft Flight Simulator has secured a place in the gaming hall of fame as one of the most renowned flight simulators ever, featuring...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20244 min read


US Air Force Transitioning from A-10s to Cutting-Edge Upgrades in Korea
The U.S. Air Force is on track to finalize a major phase of its modernization plan by fiscal year 2025. In important areas like South...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20242 min read


UAC to Introduce Fifth-Generation Fighter to the World
The United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) is set to participate in the Airshow China 2024 international air show scheduled to take place in...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20242 min read


Sikorsky and Rain Successfully Demonstrate Autonomous Fire Test
Sikorsky and Rain, a leader in autonomous aerial wildfire containment technology, successfully demonstrated how an autonomous Black Hawk...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20242 min read


HondaJet Elite II Autothrottle Certified by Federal Aviation Administration
Following certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the HondaJet Elite II has become the first production model...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20242 min read


ACSA Joins Smile Foundation for Life-Changing Smile Initiative
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is once again proud to support the Smile Foundation's transformative efforts, as a dedicated team...
Garth Calitz
Nov 13, 20242 min read


FlySafair Faces Foreign Ownership Conundrum
By Garth Calitz The International Air Services Council (IASC) has recently made a ruling that has put FlySafair in a precarious position...
Garth Calitz
Nov 12, 20242 min read


Piper M700 FURY Achieves EASA, ANAC and CASA Type Certifications
Piper Aircraft has revealed today that the M700 FURY has been granted type certification by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency...
Garth Calitz
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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