Robinson unveils the R88
Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) has announced its first all-new aircraft in nearly 15 years, the R88, a larger, and increasingly capable helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission
Bombardier’s Global 7500 sets 100th speed record
Bombardier says its industry-leading Global 7500 business jet has achieved the ultimate performance milestone: setting a category-leading 100 speed records.The industry flagship business jet set the mark on a mission
The Non-Type Certified/Grassroots Aeroplane Revolution
During my more than 38 years as a pilot, I have had limited exposure to non-type certified aircraft (NTCA). I once had a part-share in a 3-axis microlight for a
Draco uses Pratt & Whitney PT6A-135A engines
Draco Aircraft announced its decision to power the latest iteration of the Draco aircraft with Pratt & Whitney Canada’s PT6A-135A engines. The revolutionary four-seater aircraft capable of taking off and
Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner
Boeing has delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new livery. The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will
Archer Aviation raises $300 million in BlackRock-backed funding
Archer has raised $301.75 million, further reinforcing Archer’s strong financial position and strategically positioning it to accelerate the development of its hybrid aircraft platform for the defence market and beyond.
B-29s to again reunite at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
The world’s only two flying examples of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress will be back this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, supporting the 80th anniversary of the end of World
Celebrating 30 years of Rolls-Royce Trent engines
The Rolls-Royce Trent engine family is celebrating 30 years since entry into service, having proven itself as the most successful engine family in the world. It has accumulated more than
Airbus sees continued growth in helicopter sales in 2024
Airbus Helicopters logged 455 gross orders (net: 450) in 2024, highlighting a steady market growth with a strong performance this year for its light, light twin-engined, and heavy helicopters. The
Watch – Boom Supersonic achieves supersonic flight
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful first supersonic flight of its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft at the Mojave Air & Space Port in
Gallery – Kitesurfer in world first jump over a plane
Extreme big-air kitesurfer Lasse Walker pulled off a world-first feat off Dolphin Beach in Cape Town on Thursday, January 16 when he completed a stunning jump in the water over
SAA fleet expands to 20 aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) has added two aircraft to its fleet in the last two weeks, successfully growing its fleet size to 20 aircraft. “This is a remarkable achievement considering
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