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Tourists to Africa’s top destination, clocking almost 13 million visitors in 2019, testify to its massive global appeal and popularity. Factors pointing to the incomparable success of this North Africa country include safety, ancient Roman and Islamic sites, the Atlas Mountains, the famous Sahara Desert in addition to the culture and heritage. Not to mention, being closer to Europe, from where it draws the bulk of its visitors.

Flight Safety

Opens a new learning center for maintenance training in Queensland, Australia

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Flying The Buccaneer

Who can say that he flew an aircraft at its Vne of 580 KIAS at sea level in level flight with only 66% thrust? That was what the Buccaneer could do.

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Airspeeder

World’s first flying electric car racing series grows team

A Nuclear Powered ‘Concorde'?

Much larger than the Concorde, the Flash Falcon would take just three hours from London to New York. That is if it ever goes beyond the concept stage. Not only will it travel at 3 680km/h, the aircraft will be powered by nuclear fusion.

Dassault Falcon 6X - A New Kind Of Jet

Ultrawide-body business jets are basically unknown in the market but that is set to change soon with Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X having completed its critical design review, meaning the plans are set and manufacturing can begin. The first Falcon 6X is on scheduled to be built by 2020 with first flight in 2021.

Boeing Delivers 2 500th AH-64 Apache Helicopter

The AH-64A Apache was first delivered to the U.S. Army in 1984 and the helicopter fired the first shots of Operation Desert Storm in 1991, was called into service for Homeland Defense following the September 11, 2001 tragedies, and later deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom

From Atom Bombs To Nuclear Aircraft

A nuclear-powered aircraft is not a new concept – during the Cold War the rivalry between USA and Russia drove much of the interest in nuclear-powered flight, especially during the late 1950s and early ’60s as both conducted research into nuclear-powered bomber aircraft, the greater endurance of which could enhance nuclear deterrence, but neither country created any such operational aircraft. The intention was to produce a jet engine that would heat compressed air with heat from fission, instead of heat.

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My learning-to-fly nightmare

I didn’t find flying easy in the beginning; in fact, I found it extraordinarily difficult.

The mysterious Boeing X-37B

Built by Boeing’s Phantom Works division, the X-37 program was originally started by NASA in 1999 but was transferred to DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) in 2004 when it officially became a classified project.

AIRBUS' MAVERIC

Airbus blended wing aircraft

South Africa Pays Little Tribute To Aviation Heroes

South Africa has had a number of aviation firsts and heroes in its day but for some reason, little recognition has been given to these pilots – in days gone past maybe because their feats were as part of the British forces and nowadays because they were during ‘çolonial’ times.

Meet New Player On General Aviation Arena: Tecnam P2010TDI

Italian aircraft manufacturer Tecnam introduced a liquidcooled 170-horsepower Continental Aerospace Technologies CD-170 Jet A engine into its four-place P2010 TDI single for greater range and improved efficiency.

Namibia - A Land Of Dry, Vast, Empty Spaces

An apt description of a land inhabited by just some two million people. People who show toughness and resilience that is necessary to survive and hopefully prosper in a country that is distinguished by the Namib Desert along its Atlantic Ocean coast.

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Walter Mmari Makes It To The Left Hand Seat

Walter Mmari is a man who has made it into the left-hand seat of an airliner - yes with a lot of help from Airlink’s CEO Rodger Foster who saw his potential at an early stage of his career - this is his amazing story.

Back To The Moon? Russia To Send Its First Spacecraft To The Moon In 45 Years

Russia hasn't been to the moon since 1976, but the country hopes to soon pick up where it left off

Gediminas Ziemelis: New IFRS For Airlines With Provisions For Virus Impact?

Over the last 10 years, the world has faced two viruses with a great many deaths, consumer panic, and a huge impact on airline industries and the global economy.

Respon Drone: Three Year Response Project

When disasters happen, it is the first responders who may mean the difference between life and death for many people yet just being able to reach a scene or provide essential support can be very difficult.

D-2 Narodovolets

One of first submarines to be built by the Soviet Union

Viking Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Twin Otter 400 series

The presence of major aircraft manufacturers dotted around the globe is a key drivers of regional economies and proud benefactors of engineering excellence stimulating the pride of a nation.

The multi-versatile Bell 407 GX

In the Swiss town of Buochs there is a small airfield which houses a Bell 407 GX operated by Aplinlift Helikopter AG established in 2005 and based at Buochs Airport ever since.

Auterion Skynode: Internet, onboard

Jump-start your development process with Skynode, the fastest way to power drones with the software, payloads and workflow integrations that enterprise customers demand. By connecting you to the Auterion platform, Skynode dramatically reduces the time and cost of designing, integrating and maintaining your own hardware and software, so you can focus on developing an excellent product.

Coral reefs, great fishing, pristine beaches and the “Çrown Jewels” of the Western Indian Ocean

Mozambique has so much to offer but for many years the war that caused so much death and destruction nearly decimated the country although it has over time, become a getaway destination for other countries in the region.

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"RIETBOK" AIR ACCIDENT

South African Airways Flight 406

Impact Of Space Weather On Aviation

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) charged to monitor the Space Weather Regional Warning facility for Africa, functions from Hermanus in the Western Cape under the auspices of the International Space Environment Service (ISES)

Heavier Loads

So in light of this COVID issue, Kung Flu or Wuhan Virus, term it what you will, the company I work for has been carrying some alarmingly large loads around the World.

Sabrewing Unveils Prototype ‘Rhaegal-A' Air Cargo Like No Other

The Rhaegal is a new generation of regional cargo UAV that offers high-efficiency, all-weather operation with vertical landing and take-off (VTOL) capabilities. It carries a payload of up to 1 000lbs/54 kg over a distance of 1 000nm/1 850km with a cruise speed of 180 knots / 330 kph.

Travails of a touring offshore pilot

In an earlier column I had narrated, rather lightly, the life of an offshore pilot. At that time, my transition from naval aviator to the offshore pilot was complete. But it was still early days to weigh-in on which side the grass was greener. Today, with the benefit of hindsight and experience, both good and bad, I have some more insights to share with you.

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May 2020

PIPER Super Cub

Back in 1930 CG Taylor had orders from the Piper company treasurer to design an aircraft that would be inexpensive to buy, cheap to maintain, and easy to fly. The Piper Taylor E-2 Cub was born.