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Air China and China Southern Receive their First C919 Aircraft
On August 28th, 2024, both Air China Limited and China Southern Airlines Company Limited took delivery of their first C919 aircraft at...
Garth Calitz
Sep 18, 20242 min read


Emirates Celebrates SA Rugby with a Spectacular, First-Ever A380 Flypast
Photos by Trevor Cohen, Rayno Snyman and Emirates In an emotional gesture that invoked memories of the 1995 Rugby World Cup final...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20244 min read


Chery SA expands support for the SA AMS
By Rob Russell On a chilly, and finally a sunny, Wednesday afternoon, the AMS held a function to announce the expansion of Chery South...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Boeing and Nigeria to Collaborate in Advancing Country’s Aviation Ecosystem
The Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development of Nigeria has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing to...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20242 min read

Cessna SkyCourier Awarded Philippines Type Certification
Textron Aviation has recently announced that the Cessna SkyCourier twin utility turboprop has been granted type certification by the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20242 min read

Poland Celebrates Début of Their First F-35A "Husarz"
Lockheed Martin presented Poland's first F-35A Lightning II to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony at Lockheed Martin's F-35...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20242 min read

All-New Gulfstream G400 Completes First Flight
The inaugural flight of the brand-new Gulfstream G400 has been completed successfully, marking the official commencement of the flight...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20242 min read

ICAO Honours Aviation Expert John Mettrop
John Mettrop from the United Kingdom has been awarded the Walter Binaghi Air Navigation Commission Laurel Award by the International...
Garth Calitz
Sep 3, 20242 min read

Bombardier’s Global 7500 Sets More Than 50 Speed Records
Bombardier proudly announced that its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet continues to pile up speed records, adding to its already...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20242 min read

ADS-B Out Mandated By The SACAA With Effect from 01 June 2025
By Clinton Caroll The South African Civil Aviation Authority issued a Mandate on 27 March 2024, requiring all aircraft operating in Class...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20242 min read

RAF Defends UK's skies using Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The Royal Air Force is ensuring Britain is secure in a more sustainable manner by using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) with...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20243 min read

Robinson Helicopter Company Enter the Hydrogen Power Race
Robinson Helicopter Company and Unither Bioelectronics have entered into a collaboration agreement to accelerate UB’s development of...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20242 min read

British Airways Aim to Fund and Train 200 Aspiring Pilots
British Airways has announced a £21 million (almost R500 Million) investment to give up to 200 prospective pilots the chance to follow...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20243 min read

ICAO Signs New Agreements with African States to Boost Sustainable Aviation Development
The International Civil Aviation Organization made a significant step forward in enhancing aviation's role as a catalyst for sustainable...
Garth Calitz
Aug 27, 20242 min read


EAA Chapter 322 Monthly Meeting Fly Inn Estate
By Garth Calitz After the last-minute cancellation of the Rustenburg Airshow, I decided to make my way to Fly Inn Estate for the EAA...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20242 min read

Pan Am - The Rise and Fall
Pan American Airways, Incorporated (PAA) was founded in response to the growing influence of the German-owned Colombian air carrier...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 202422 min read


Embraer Celebrates 55 Years with Focus on Growth and Confidence in the Future
Embraer celebrated its 55th anniversary on August 19, inspired by a history marked by excellence in the development of people and...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20244 min read

Sikorsky Delivers New US Presidential Helicopters
The U.S. Marine Corps formally accepted the 23rd and final next-generation VH-92A presidential helicopter built by Sikorsky, a Lockheed...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20242 min read

AviAssist and Airlink Team Up for Safety Promotion
AviAssist and Airlink will deliver a Human Factors in Aviation course to promote and enhance safety practices and performance at...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20242 min read

Bombardier Partners with Alinghi Red Bull Racing, Uniting Sky and Sea
Bombardier has joined forces with Alinghi Red Bull Racing as an official supplier. This new partnership brings together two teams devoted...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20243 min read

Qatar Airways Invests in Airlink to Boost African Network
Qatar Airways Group has acquired a 25% stake in Southern Africa’s premier independent regional carrier, Airlink. The announcement is a...
Garth Calitz
Aug 20, 20243 min read

Joby Applies for Aircraft Certification in Australia
Joby’s application to Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (“CASA”) for the validation of an FAA (“Federal Aviation...
Garth Calitz
Aug 14, 20242 min read

Ethiopian Airlines Signs a Contract with Dar Al-Handasah to Develop a Mega Airport City
Ethiopian Airlines Group has signed a technical advisory and consultancy contract with Dar Al-Handasah Consultants (Shair and Partners),...
Garth Calitz
Aug 14, 20242 min read

Global Super Hercules Fleet Grows with Delivery of First C-130J to New Zealand
A new era of tactical airlift capability for New Zealand has officially begun with Lockheed Martin delivering the first of five C-130J...
Garth Calitz
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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