Orion Cub – A South African Success Story
The Orion Cub, in its short, two-year lifespan, has attracted enormous attention in international aviation circles and the orders are starting to pile up. It’s a hot afternoon in late
Airbus A321XLR receives EASA type certification
The Airbus A321XLR powered by CFM LEAP-1A engines has received its Type Certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), preparing the way for the entry-into-service of the new
South Africa has vast potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel production
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came
Investment key to future growth for global, African aviation
The aviation sector’s recovery from COVID-19 has been remarkable, with revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) and available seat kilometres (ASKs) reaching close to pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
National Championship Air Races take off for Roswell, NM in 2025
The Reno Air Racing Association (RARA) proudly announces that Roswell, NM will be the new home of the world-renowned National Championship Air Races (NCAR). Following a lengthy selection process by
Fly-In Theater at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
Aviation and silver screen enthusiasts are in for a treat during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024 as the Fly-In Theater returns with eight aviation films shown across the week-long event. This
US man who copiloted first nonstop flight around world dies at 85
Burt Rutan was alarmed to see the plane he had designed was so loaded with fuel that the wing tips started dragging along the ground as it taxied down the
Norse Atlantic Airways comes to Cape Town
Norse Atlantic Airways proudly announces the launch of its newest route connecting London Gatwick and Cape Town, set to commence on October 28th, 2024. Norse Atlantic Airways With flights operating
ACSA responds to media reports of jet fuel shortages at its airports
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has noted several recent media reports indicating an impending fuel shortage at some of its airports. Issued by ACSA ACSA was requested to assist on
What has happened to the beloved 737?
The first Boeing 737 took to the skies in April 1967. The twin-engine airliner with its two rows of three-abreast seating was an immediate commercial hit. Passengers loved it and
Biometrics holds the key to smarter digital air travel
New SITA white paper highlights how biometric-driven IT solutions are being successfully rolled out at airports around the world making air travel a seamless experience for the passenger. In 1930,
The SAA Museum Society’s preserved Jumbos
Once regarded as one of the finest airlines in the world, South African Airways/Suid-Afrikaanse Lugdiens, known as SAA, was for many years an industry leader, and an integral part of
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