The rise and fall of the PiperJet
The very light jet (VLJ) category appeared so fast in 2007 that many aircraft manufacturers were caught off-guard, adapting existing product lines to fill the niche. Piper Aircraft was no
Who will assist in the rebuild of AN-225?
During an attack on Kyiv on 27 February 2022 last year at Antonov Airport, the world’s largest aircraft was destroyed when rockets hit the aircraft through the hangar. Originally
Airbus and Air France cleared of involuntary manslaughter
A Paris court has cleared both Airbus and Air France of involuntary manslaughter relating to the crash of Flight AF447 en route from Rio de Janeiro to Paris in June
Amphibian Aerospace Industries – reinventing the Albatross
First unveiled in October 1947, the Grumman HU-16 Albatross was used by the United States Air Force (USAF), the U.S. Navy (USN), and the U.S. Coast (USCG). Designated as the HU-16
The amazing UH-1 helicopter
If you have ever watched a Vietnam movie, then you will recognise this helicopter. The familiar ‘wap wap’ of its large chord main blades gave many soldiers hope of either
Emirates unveils new signature livery
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh. Images: Emirates Media Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Aircraft livery is the most instantly
The Flying Eye
So your mission requires a helicopter, but you have a couple of challenges to overcome. Helicopter daily operating expenses are quite high and even more expensive to maintain in the
In tribute to the original Jumbo Jet
Breitling introduces the Navitimer B01 Chronograph 43 Boeing 747. As the last of the mighty 747 airliners rolls off the Boeing production line, Breitling is launching a limited-edition Navitimer celebrating
Volkswagen builds a passenger eVTOL
Motor vehicle manufacturer Volkswagen Group China has unveiled its first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) passenger drone prototype, its first validation model (VMO). The prototype has also been nicknamed
Smoke On Go! Talk show with Scully Levin | Pierre Carter
The 2022 Aero Club of South Africa Awards – James Gilliland Trophy for the most meritorious feat over the past year went to two recipients. First recipient was Sling Aircraft
Arc’s hybrid slowed-rotor aircraft
Arc Aero Systems, formerly Samad Aerospace, has revealed a “cost-effective, low-carbon solution to intercity travel”, the hybrid Linx P9. Images: Arc Aero Systems Arc says their proposal will beat comparably
Airlink returns to Madagascar
The regional carrier is ready to resume flights to Antananarivo at the end of January following the lifting of the flight ban. By Tatenda Karuwa, Simple Flying. Images: Shutterstock, Hansueli
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