The Halcyon Days of SA Airshows – Can we bring them back?
By Elton Bondi It could be correctly argued that for the size of our economy, and our population, South Africa had, and I think in many ways may still have,
March 6, 2026
Category: History & Heritage
DC-3 ZS-CRV Takes to the Skies Again
A true legend of the skies, Douglas DC-3 ZS-CRV completed a successful test flight yesterday, delighting aviation enthusiasts and marking another chapter in the remarkable life of one of South
November 12, 2025
National Championship Air Races unveil 2025 competitor lineup
The National Championship Air Races (NCAR) have announced the official competitor field for their highly anticipated 2025 return, set for September 10–14 in Roswell, New Mexico. This marks the first
August 25, 2025
D-Day legend reborn: WWII C-47 flies again as high-tech testbed
A piece of living aviation history is proving that some legends never really retire. A 1944 Douglas C-47 Skytrain — the iconic workhorse that dropped paratroopers on D-Day and kept
July 14, 2025
Two decades of roar, rhythm and radials: The Puma Flying Lions
Celebrating South Africa’s most iconic formation display team. For over twenty years, the unmistakable growl of Harvard engines has stirred hearts and shaken skies at airshows across South Africa. The
July 9, 2025