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If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like wi...
07/10/2025

If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like witnessing a slow-motion aircraft incident, a growing issue that suddenly becomes unavoidable.

By Garth Calitz If you've been following South African general aviation, even just casually, the last few months might have felt like witnessing a slow-motion aircraft incident, a growing issue that suddenly becomes unavoidable. At the core of this situation is a contentious interpretation and enfor...

The Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost ...
07/10/2025

The Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost alternative to helicopters. Well, that was the plan!

By Rob RussellThe Edgley EA-7 Optica was a British light aircraft designed for low-speed observation work, and intended as a low-cost alternative to helicopters. Well, that was the plan!The Optica project began in 1974 with a company, Edgley Aircraft Limited, formed by John Kelsey Edgley, who, with....

In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved re...
07/10/2025

In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved regions where access to timely medical care can be a matter of life and death.

In Peru today, Beechcraft aircraft are playing a crucial role in saving lives, particularly in remote and underserved regions where access to timely medical care can be a matter of life and death. The government has recognised the importance of enhancing its emergency response capabilities and has r...

The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes...
07/10/2025

The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, allowing for potential future acquisitions by other European countries.

The Kingdom of Sweden has procured four C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft from Embraer. The contract also includes seven additional purchase options, allowing for potential future acquisitions by other European countries.This significant milestone for European defence forms part of a broader t...

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed ...
07/10/2025

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed the G280. This clean-sheet aircraft combines advanced performance capabilities with luxurious comfort, setting new standards in its class.

Gulfstream Aerospace has unveiled the Gulfstream G300, a next-generation super-midsize business jet designed to succeed the G280. This clean-sheet aircraft combines advanced performance capabilities with luxurious comfort, setting new standards in its class.The G300 boasts a sleek, aerodynamic desig...

Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraf...
07/10/2025

Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraft Services (IAS). This initiative marks the beginning of a promising venture, as the versatility and performance of the five-bladed H145 indicate a prosperous future throughout Africa.

Since early 2025, an H145 helicopter has been engaged in offshore missions in the Ivory Coast with International Aircraft Services (IAS). This initiative marks the beginning of a promising venture, as the versatility and performance of the five-bladed H145 indicate a prosperous future throughout Afr...

Less than a year after demonstrating the flight efficiency and reliability of its groundbreaking rotor-blown wing VTOL (...
07/10/2025

Less than a year after demonstrating the flight efficiency and reliability of its groundbreaking rotor-blown wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone, Sikorsky—a Lockheed Martin company—has introduced the Nomad, a futuristic family of uncrewed aircraft designed to redefine endurance, flexibility, and autonomy in the skies.

Less than a year after demonstrating the flight efficiency and reliability of its groundbreaking rotor-blown wing VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone, Sikorsky—a Lockheed Martin company—has introduced the Nomad, a futuristic family of uncrewed aircraft designed to redefine endurance, flex...

Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet, renowned for its industry-defining capabilities, has achieved a ...
07/10/2025

Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet, renowned for its industry-defining capabilities, has achieved a new performance milestone by securing its 150th speed record, the highest ever set by a single business aircraft type.

Bombardier announced that its Global 7500 business jet, renowned for its industry-defining capabilities, has achieved a new performance milestone by securing its 150th speed record, the highest ever set by a single business aircraft type. This high-speed business aircraft has recently set significan...

Heidelberg Airfield hosted a Speed Rally for the first time, with eight teams taking up the challenge. The Rally was hig...
01/10/2025

Heidelberg Airfield hosted a Speed Rally for the first time, with eight teams taking up the challenge. The Rally was highlighted as a Jabiru vs Sling Challenge. The competition between these two manufacturers has always been intense and offering them the opportunity to go head to head reinvigorated the rivalry, with four Jabies and two slings taking up the battle call.

By Garth Calitz Arriving at Heidelberg on Saturday, the final Speed Rally of the 2025 season looked rather doubtful due to the nasty weather that had blown in from the coastal regions. While we were waiting for the competitors to arrive from their home airfields all over Gauteng and the North West,....

The Aero Club d’Italia hosted the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in the town of Ferrara, 20nm northeast of Bo...
01/10/2025

The Aero Club d’Italia hosted the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in the town of Ferrara, 20nm northeast of Bologna. This was the second time Italy has hosted the Championships, the first being in Ravenna in 1999. South Africa was represented by the lone team of Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh, accompanied by Barbara Friebose as international judge, Hans Schwebel as international chief judge, and Ursula Schwebel.

The Aero Club d’Italia hosted the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships in the town of Ferrara, 20nm northeast of Bologna. This was the second time Italy has hosted the Championships, the first being in Ravenna in 1999. South Africa was represented by the lone team of Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh, ...

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