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As the year draws to a close and hangars grow a little quieter, the festive season offers us a welcome moment to pause a...
15/12/2025

As the year draws to a close and hangars grow a little quieter, the festive season offers us a welcome moment to pause and reflect on another remarkable yet difficult year in aviation.

By Garth CalitzAs the year draws to a close and hangars grow a little quieter, the festive season offers us a welcome moment to pause and reflect on another remarkable yet difficult year in aviation. It has been a year shaped by innovation, adversity, resilience and the enduring passion that unites....

Douglas Aircraft developed the C-124 from 1947 to 1949, from a prototype they created from a World War II-designed Dougl...
15/12/2025

Douglas Aircraft developed the C-124 from 1947 to 1949, from a prototype they created from a World War II-designed Douglas C-74 Globemaster and based on lessons learned during the Berlin Airlift.

By Rob Russell The DC 4 gets another panel beating and a new shape!!! Douglas Aircraft developed the C-124 from 1947 to 1949, from a prototype they created from a World War II-designed Douglas C-74 Globemaster and based on lessons learned during the Berlin Airlift. The aircraft was powered by four l...

Ethiopia's geological "sleeping giant" has stirred, and its initial stirrings have thrown the global aviation industry i...
15/12/2025

Ethiopia's geological "sleeping giant" has stirred, and its initial stirrings have thrown the global aviation industry into chaos. On Sunday, 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted for the first time in over 12,000 years.

By Garth Calitz Ethiopia's geological "sleeping giant" has stirred, and its initial stirrings have thrown the global aviation industry into chaos. On Sunday, 23 November 2025, the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia’s Afar region erupted for the first time in over 12,000 years. While the eruption has ...

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is making a strong case for its R66 turbine helicopter as the future of military initi...
15/12/2025

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is making a strong case for its R66 turbine helicopter as the future of military initial rotary-wing training. The Torrance, California-based manufacturer recently announced that a combined fleet of just six R66 aircraft has surpassed 2,300 total flight hours in less than 7 months of operation.

Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) is making a strong case for its R66 turbine helicopter as the future of military initial rotary-wing training. The Torrance, California-based manufacturer recently announced that a combined fleet of just six R66 aircraft has surpassed 2,300 total flight hours in les...

In the high-stakes environment of naval aviation, where split-second decisions are the difference between mission succes...
15/12/2025

In the high-stakes environment of naval aviation, where split-second decisions are the difference between mission success and catastrophe, the interface between pilot and machine is undergoing a radical transformation.

In the high-stakes environment of naval aviation, where split-second decisions are the difference between mission success and catastrophe, the interface between pilot and machine is undergoing a radical transformation. On 12 December 2025, Collins Elbit Vision Systems (CEVS) announced a pivotal leap...

In a landmark decision underscoring Canada's commitment to strategic and sovereign aerospace capabilities, the Governmen...
15/12/2025

In a landmark decision underscoring Canada's commitment to strategic and sovereign aerospace capabilities, the Government of Canada has selected the made-in-Canada Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to bolster the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) multi-mission air transport fleet.

In a landmark decision underscoring Canada's commitment to strategic and sovereign aerospace capabilities, the Government of Canada has selected the made-in-Canada Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft to bolster the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) multi-mission air transport fleet. This significant p...

Boeing has reached a major milestone in the long-term modernisation of the U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 Stratofortress, ...
15/12/2025

Boeing has reached a major milestone in the long-term modernisation of the U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 Stratofortress, delivering the first aircraft fitted with a new-generation radar system for dedicated flight testing.

Boeing has reached a major milestone in the long-term modernisation of the U.S. Air Force’s iconic B-52 Stratofortress, delivering the first aircraft fitted with a new-generation radar system for dedicated flight testing. The delivery marks a critical step in ensuring that the legendary bomber rem...

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced the flight test program for its latest aircraft, the Gulfstream G300, after a success...
15/12/2025

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced the flight test program for its latest aircraft, the Gulfstream G300, after a successful first flight on 5 December 2025.

Gulfstream Aerospace has commenced the flight test program for its latest aircraft, the Gulfstream G300, after a successful first flight on 5 December 2025. This important achievement highlights the advanced development stage of the super-midsize jet, which was introduced slightly more than two mont...

Few modern aviation stories are as captivating or as uniquely South African as the tale of Sling Aircraft. Over the last...
09/12/2025

Few modern aviation stories are as captivating or as uniquely South African as the tale of Sling Aircraft. Over the last two decades, this Johannesburg-based manufacturer has evolved from a modest startup into a highly esteemed name in the international light aircraft industry.

By Garth CalitzFew modern aviation stories are as captivating or as uniquely South African as the tale of Sling Aircraft. Over the last two decades, this Johannesburg-based manufacturer has evolved from a modest startup into a highly esteemed name in the international light aircraft industry. Their....

Not many helicopters have made as big a mark on modern aviation as the Bell 206 JetRanger. With its sleek look, dependab...
09/12/2025

Not many helicopters have made as big a mark on modern aviation as the Bell 206 JetRanger. With its sleek look, dependable performance and amazing versatility, it's been setting the standard in the light-utility helicopter world for over sixty years.

By Garth CalitzNot many helicopters have made as big a mark on modern aviation as the Bell 206 JetRanger. With its sleek look, dependable performance and amazing versatility, it's been setting the standard in the light-utility helicopter world for over sixty years. Whether it's helping out news crew...

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