State of general aviation in SA
General aviation in South Africa faces a dichotomy of high growth and success in certain sectors and limited growth with underlying threats in others, as was revealed in the panel
Watch – Women in aviation
Celebrating Women’s Day, Smoke On…Go! caught up with Deputy Chief Pilot and First Officer Air Ambulance at NAC, Philile Mdletshe. Philile’s thirst for aviation started at a young age and
Watch – Insurance for pilots, by pilots
Aircraft insurance is a complex and fairly innovative sector of general aviation, and Montblanc Financial Services has emerged as a provider that followed their corporate clients into the aviation insurance
Talk Show with Scully Levin I Wayne Westoby, PTC Aviation
Scully Levin gets back in the saddle in the captain’s seat of an Airbus A320 with Wayne Westoby, Executive Director of PTC Aviation taking him through his paces in their
Creating networks at the GenAv Conference 2023
There is no doubt that the general aviation space has accelerated post-pandemic as airports, airfields and GA facilities ramp up operations. But a closer look at the fundamentals reveals a
The ROTAX 916I S/C: The Impossible engine
Founded back in 1920 and developed and manufactured by the Austrian company BRP-Rotax GmbH & Co KG, the Rotax series of engines are now synonymous with many aircraft of today.
Santjie White – SA’s greatest aviation Guardian Angel
Not many people live their lives with the pursuit of saving others. Affectionately known as “Heksie”, Santjie White is regarded as one of the greatest aviation souls around today. Image:
Sport Aerobatic Club of South Africa training weekend
SACSA is holding a training camp at Kitty Hawk, East of Pretoria, this weekend 10 and 11 March 2023 Training will take place within an ‘Aerobatic Box’, where trainees will
Continental engine recall
Continental Aerospace Technologies has issued a mandatory service bulletin that will be felt by many aircraft customers. Following on the February 10th Service Bulletin, the US FAA has now issued
Air India places orders for 470 aircraft
In a selection of aircraft between the world’s two biggest manufacturers, Air India is building up its airliner fleet for its expected travel demands from India’s emerging middle class. Boeing
Sporty’s writing prize call
Call for entries are now out for the fifth annual ‘Richard Collins Writing Prize’ for young pilots. Richard Collins was a well-known American aviation journalist and author who during his
Who Are the Bateleurs?
If you want to do your bit for the environment and make a difference, your following questions should be: how can I do this, and who do I contact? Images
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