
Smoke, noise and nostalgia: The Master Power Team
Nigel Hopkins and Jason Beamish are household names in South African aerobatics – display pilots whohave not only earned their stripes through decades of precision flying, but who have helped

Airbus CO3D constellation ready to map the world in 3D
Airbus is preparing to redefine how we see our planet. Four next-generation CO3D optical satellites—developed in collaboration with the French Space Agency CNES—are en route to French Guiana for a

Bell at 90: Elevating the future of flight
Bell Textron Inc., a pioneer in vertical flight, is celebrating its 90th anniversary — marking nine decades of industry-defining milestones, breakthrough innovation, and mission-critical performance across the globe. By Jarryd

Strategic takeoff: Absolute Aviation invests in Century Avionics
A powerful new alliance has taken flight in Southern Africa’s aviation sector. Absolute Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire a stake in Century Avionics—marking a pivotal step

Textron boosts Cessna flight monitoring with real-time edge
Textron Aviation has launched a powerful upgrade for Cessna Citation and SkyCourier operators, introducing a new Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) service option designed to sharpen operational performance and safety. By

Airlink selects the Embraer E195-E2 – plans to lease from Azorra
Airlink plans to lease 10 new Embraer E195-E2 twin-engine passenger aircraft from Azorra, the Fort Lauderdale-based lease, finance and asset management firm. Under the scope of an agreement to be

A history of in-flight entertainment
The range of entertainment options on a modern airliner is nothing short of staggering. Whether one is in Economy or First Class, there is bound to be something for every

Iconic moments in South African airshow history
AS Smoke On Go! celebrates 20-years of airshow coverage we look at the iconic moments at South African airshows that exhilarated crowds and kept them coming back for more. Scully

In conversation with Henley Air
Smoke On… Go’s Sally Fleck recently spent time in conversation with Henley Air’s founder Andre Coetzee and Chief Pilot/Head of Training Bruce Daniels on the Smoke On… Go! Talk Show.

Luxaviation App – Redefining Luxury Travel and Aircraft Management
Luxaviation Group’s innovative mobile app continues to set new standards in luxury and experiential travel through its continuous evolution and cutting-edge technology. Combining advanced digital solutions with Luxaviation’s renowned expertise,

Third runway for Heathrow
Heathrow Airport, one of the busiest and most iconic aviation hubs in the world, has long been at the centre of debates surrounding capacity, sustainability and economic growth. For decades,

SAAF Helicopters through the years
The South African Air Force (SAAF) has had a long and proud tradition of both fixed-wing and helicopter operations, with the equipment it operated being a close reflection of the