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The Sopwith Pup is not just a name in aviation, it’s a symbol of courage and innovation that shaped aviation history dur...
13/02/2025

The Sopwith Pup is not just a name in aviation, it’s a symbol of courage and innovation that shaped aviation history during World War I.

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 during World War I. This legendary biplane, recognized for its agility and unparalleled performance, played a vital role in safeguarding Allied airspace. While many ...

In the ever-evolving world of aviation, innovation drives progress. The recent approval of G100UL fuel for Home-Built ai...
13/02/2025

In the ever-evolving world of aviation, innovation drives progress. The recent approval of G100UL fuel for Home-Built aircraft by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) marks a significant milestone.

By Garth Calitz In the ever-evolving world of aviation, innovation drives progress. The recent approval of G100UL fuel for Home-Built aircraft by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) marks a significant milestone. This announcement is a game changer for pilots and builders looking for reliabl...

Airlink, Southern Africa's leading airline, and Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed an agreement ...
13/02/2025

Airlink, Southern Africa's leading airline, and Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed an agreement for spare parts inventory support, encompassing the airline's entire Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.

Airlink, Southern Africa's leading airline, and Embraer, a global leader in the aerospace industry, signed an agreement for spare parts inventory support, encompassing the airline's entire Embraer fleet of 68 aircraft.Under the agreement, Airlink will be the inaugural African client for the tailored...

As part of the preparations for the X-59’s anticipated first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully con...
13/02/2025

As part of the preparations for the X-59’s anticipated first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the engine run tests for the aircraft in January.

As part of the preparations for the X-59’s anticipated first flight this year, NASA and Lockheed Martin successfully conducted the engine run tests for the aircraft in January. The engine, a modified F414-GE-100, which powers the aircraft’s flight and integrated subsystems, met expectations duri...

Pipistrel announced the successful initial hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and...
13/02/2025

Pipistrel announced the successful initial hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) unmanned aircraft with long-range and large-capacity capabilities. This achievement signifies progress in the creation of advanced, sustainable, and versatile unmanned aerial systems (UAS).

Pipistrel announced the successful initial hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a hybrid-electric VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) unmanned aircraft with long-range and large-capacity capabilities. This achievement signifies progress in the creation of advanced, sustainable, and versatile unmanned ae...

This past weekend, Airlink was honoured with the Department of International Relations & Co-operation's 2025 Ubuntu Econ...
13/02/2025

This past weekend, Airlink was honoured with the Department of International Relations & Co-operation's 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award, recognizing a South African business primarily operating in Africa.

This past weekend, Airlink was honoured with the Department of International Relations & Co-operation's 2025 Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award, recognizing a South African business primarily operating in Africa.Airlink received this esteemed annual award for enhancing South Africa's image as a prime b...

The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has entered into a contract with Airbus Defence...
13/02/2025

The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has entered into a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as the main contractor, in collaboration with Thales, to conduct a risk-assessment study for the upcoming maritime patrol aircraft programme.

The French Defence Procurement Agency (Direction Générale de l'Armement) has entered into a contract with Airbus Defence and Space as the main contractor, in collaboration with Thales, to conduct a risk-assessment study for the upcoming maritime patrol aircraft programme. This 24-month contract su...

Boeing predicts that the commercial airline fleet in India and South Asia will expand almost four times over the next 20...
13/02/2025

Boeing predicts that the commercial airline fleet in India and South Asia will expand almost four times over the next 20 years, following a decade of steady fleet growth.

Boeing predicts that the commercial airline fleet in India and South Asia will expand almost four times over the next 20 years, following a decade of steady fleet growth. This expansion will be driven by increased demand and a rise in air traffic in the region, which is expected to grow by more than...

The Boeing 737 is more than just an aircraft; it symbolizes the evolution of air travel itself. Since it first took to t...
04/02/2025

The Boeing 737 is more than just an aircraft; it symbolizes the evolution of air travel itself. Since it first took to the skies in the late 1960s, the 737 has connected millions of passengers and reshaped the aviation landscape.

By Garth CalitzThe Boeing 737 is more than just an aircraft; it symbolizes the evolution of air travel itself. Since it first took to the skies in the late 1960s, the 737 has connected millions of passengers and reshaped the aviation landscape. Behind its iconic design lies a rich history dotted wit...

The Sport Aerobatics Club of South Africa kicked off the year with a very hot competition held at Vereeniging Airfield, ...
04/02/2025

The Sport Aerobatics Club of South Africa kicked off the year with a very hot competition held at Vereeniging Airfield, the only thing hotter than the competition was the weather.

By Garth Calitz The Sport Aerobatics Club of South Africa kicked off the year with a very hot competition held at Vereeniging Airfield, the only thing hotter than the competition was the weather. Gauteng was in the grips of a nasty heatwave. Temperatures climbed close to 40° pushing the Altitude de...

Whilst we in South Africa ponder what new crisis will hit our major airports, the argument for new runways at major Lond...
04/02/2025

Whilst we in South Africa ponder what new crisis will hit our major airports, the argument for new runways at major London airports has resurfaced again. It's going to be a huge battle between the Labour Government, on the one hand, and the other, the greens and local communities.

By Rob Russell Whilst we in South Africa ponder what new crisis will hit our major airports, the argument for new runways at major London airports has resurfaced again. It's going to be a huge battle between the Labour Government, on the one hand, and the other, the greens and local communities. But...

Boeing has handed over the first of four 787 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, introducing the airline's new ...
04/02/2025

Boeing has handed over the first of four 787 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, introducing the airline's new paint scheme. The 787-9, along with future deliveries of this fuel-efficient widebody jet, will enhance the airline's fleet modernization efforts and long-distance travel capabilities, attracting more passengers and commerce to Angola with the industry's most advanced commercial aircraft.

Boeing has handed over the first of four 787 Dreamliner aircraft to TAAG Angola Airlines, introducing the airline's new paint scheme. The 787-9, along with future deliveries of this fuel-efficient widebody jet, will enhance the airline's fleet modernization efforts and long-distance travel capabilit...

The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families for multi-mission tasks has grown with the delivery of two new TBM 9...
04/02/2025

The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families for multi-mission tasks has grown with the delivery of two new TBM 960s, which will serve as "Birddog" planes for Conair Group Inc.'s wildfire fighting operations.

The use of Daher’s TBM and Kodiak aircraft families for multi-mission tasks has grown with the delivery of two new TBM 960s, which will serve as "Birddog" planes for Conair Group Inc.'s wildfire fighting operations.Conair's choice of the TBM 960, after thoroughly analyzing 50 different aircraft ty...

Bombardier Defence marked the first public reveal of the Swiss Air Force's newly acquired Global 7500 multi-mission airc...
04/02/2025

Bombardier Defence marked the first public reveal of the Swiss Air Force's newly acquired Global 7500 multi-mission aircraft. This platform will be outfitted for transporting government and military personnel, as well as for emergency evacuation missions.

Bombardier Defence today marked the first public reveal of the Swiss Air Force's newly acquired Global 7500 multi-mission aircraft. This platform will be outfitted for transporting government and military personnel, as well as for emergency evacuation missions. Incorporating this next-generation pla...

The JEDI Symposium began on 18 January with the international participants arriving at RAF Lossiemouth and ended on 23 J...
04/02/2025

The JEDI Symposium began on 18 January with the international participants arriving at RAF Lossiemouth and ended on 23 January. Throughout the week, attendees participated in briefings to align on their joint initiatives and priorities, and to share information enabling the more than 40 Poseidon aircraft from these five countries operating across Europe to function as a 'single fleet'.

The JEDI Symposium began on 18 January with the international participants arriving at RAF Lossiemouth and ended on 23 January. Throughout the week, attendees participated in briefings to align on their joint initiatives and priorities, and to share information enabling the more than 40 Poseidon air...

A significant declaration enhancing global aviation security and cyber security measures was approved during ICAO Securi...
04/02/2025

A significant declaration enhancing global aviation security and cyber security measures was approved during ICAO Security Week 2024 in Muscat, Oman, on 11 December 2024. Approximately 31 Ministers and high-level officials supported this vital advancement in safeguarding international civil aviation.

A significant declaration enhancing global aviation security and cyber security measures was approved during ICAO Security Week 2024 in Muscat, Oman, on 11 December 2024. Approximately 31 Ministers and high-level officials supported this vital advancement in safeguarding international civil aviation...

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