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Setting A Satellite To Catch A Satellite

The target is set: a large derelict satellite currently silently tumbling its way through low orbit. If all goes to plan, in 2023 it will vanish – and efforts against space debris will have made a giant leap forward.

The Return Of The Coupe Comète: The Fight Is On!

The air-to-air part of the first Coupe Comète since 2004 was held at the Base Aérienne (BA) 120 Cazaux on 7 July 2020. The Armée de l’Air let its fighter squadrons compete for this prestigious cup in a series of technical air-to-ground and air-to-air exercises.

New Technology To Aid Future Combat Aircraft Development

BAE Systems and Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE) have joined forces to explore how battery management and cooling technologies from the motorsport industry could be exploited to deliver efficiency and performance gains in the design of future combat aircraft.

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Poseidon Aircraft Completes NATO Exercise

The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a military aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defence, Space & Security, and is modified from the 737-800ERX. The Royal Air Force's newest antisubmarine aircraft took part in a multi-national exercise for the first time in July.

VIRGIN GIVES FIRST LOOK AT SUPERSONIC JET PROJECT

It's not built for going to space, but Virgin Galactic's supersonic aircraft will come close. Still in development, it's designed to cruise at an altitude above 60,000 feet, carrying between 9 and 19 passengers at a time. This speed, combined with the high altitude, will make quick work of trips that take many hours flying closer to the surface

The Mavic 2

Over the past few years drones have evolved at a rapid pace. DJI has been looking to developing a drone that would bring together engineering, technology and the requirements of aerial photography. With the release of the Mavic 2, a drone that showcases all of DJI’s advanced technologies, the world of aerial photography has been redefined

Air Cargo Africa 2021 re-scheduled for 2023

Air cargo Africa, the sector’s leading industry exhibition and conference, has been rescheduled to take place in February 2023.

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Egypt

Egypt is mysterious in more ways than one. Sandcovered tombs, unyielding pyramids and towering Pharaohs define a land that has charmed and intrigued travellers for many years. From the Valley of the Kings in Luxor to the magnificent Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt has all the ingredients to mesmerise, surprise and captivate you.

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Airspeeder

World’s first flying electric car racing series grows team

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

Flight Safety

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

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Military Historical Museum Of Artillery, Engineers And Signal Corps

The Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps, also known simply as the Artillery Museum, is a state-owned military museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Its collections – consisting of Russian military equipment, uniforms and decorations – are hosted in the Kronverk (a crown work of the Peter and Paul Fortress) situated on the right bank of the Neva near Alexander Park. The museum is managed by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

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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.

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.

Stay At Home Christmas?

Anyone hoping to hop onto an aircraft to enjoy a Christmas holiday, say in Europe or the UK, may just as well pack away their passport and planning a stay at home December unless the flip-flop being done at the moment by the Minister of Tourism as intra-provincial travelling went from open to closed within hours on the 12 July.

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.

MOROCCO

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

My learning-to-fly nightmare

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

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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

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.