SA Flyer Magazine
GRAND CENTRAL AIRPORT
Grand Central, as the name suggests, benefits from having an ideal location in the heart of Gauteng. It’s a quick hop from the apron to the highway to Johannesburg or Pretoria and the nearest Gautrain station is just 5 minutes away
2 min |
June 2023
SA Flyer Magazine
Single - or no - Pilot Airliners
The pilot shortage has finally arrived. To attract and retain pilots, airlines are having to pay more for pilots with less experience. This will hasten the move, which many see as inevitable, to single pilot cockpits. And single pilot flightdecks require much the same technology as no-pilot flight decks
6 min |
June 2023
Future Flight
US AIR FORCE AWARDS XWING AUTONOMOUS FLIGHT SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CONTRACT
Based on the Cessna 208 Caravan, Xwing and the US Air Force have begun autonomous flight trials of the firm's 'Superpilot' flight control system.
3 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
SPIRIT OF INNOVATION' STAKES CLAIM TO BE THE WORLD'S FASTEST ALL-ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT
Rolls-Royce believes its all-electric 'Spirit of Innovation' is the world's fastest all-electric aircraft, setting three new world records. We have submitted data to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI) that control and certify world aeronautical and astronautical records.
4 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
STARSHIP GROUNDED UNTIL DESTRUCTION AFTER ITS LAUNCH HAS BEEN PROBED
The FAA has grounded SpaceX's Starship programme while it investigates last month's explosive test launch of the full system. However, this time the agency appears to be at least as interested in the scorched mess left behind by the booster as it is the explosion that was triggered a few minutes later when the second stage failed to separate from the main booster. The agency told CNBC that SpaceX will not be allowed to try again until it is satisfied 'any system, process, or procedure related to the mishap does not affect public safety.'
4 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
BOOM SUPERSONIC CONTINUES XB-1 ENGINE TEST RUNS
Once again Boom Supersonic has been spotted conducting test runs on the XB-1 supersonic demonstrator at Mojave Air and Space Port at Rutan Field (MHV).
1 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
SKYPORTS DRONE SERVICES COMPLETES SUCCESSFUL DRONE DELIVERY PROOF OF CONCEPT
Skyports Drone Services has successfully completed a drone delivery proof of concept (PoC) in partnership with Kaga City (Japan) and Kanematsu Corporation. Kanematsu Corporation has partnered with Kaga City since 2021 for the promotion of regional revitalisation through the use of drones and aerial vehicles.
3 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
AEROVIRONMENT AWARDED $64.6 MILLION CONTRACT FOR SWITCHBLADE 300 LOITERING MISSILE SYSTEMS
On 24 March AeroVironment, Inc. received additional funding of US$64,565,126 from the US Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) project office for the procurement of Switchblade Ⓡ 300 loitering missile systems.
1 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
JEKTA SIGNS MOU WITH HONEYWELL
Jekta, the Switzerland-based manufacturer of the electrically powered Passenger Hydro Aircraft Zero Emission 100 (PHA-ZE 100) amphibious flying boat, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Honeywell. The accord signifies the first step in exploring, identifying and confirming a suite of Honeywell systems to integrate with the world's first 19-seat, electrically powered, regional, amphibious aircraft.
2 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
THE 'TOP GUN' PILOTS SELECTED TO FLY THE FIRST COMMERCIAL EVTOL FLIGHTS IN 2025
INTERVIEW WITH STELL A HUGHES FROM CAE
4 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
LATEST 'FLYING-CAR' OFFERING: LOOKS LIKE A FERRARI, FLIES LIKE A CITATION MUSTANG
Go for a long drive, or flight- or both, with the Firenze Lanciare, or Fusion JC7, jet-engine car. With more power and torque than both the Ferrari 488 Pista and Lamborghini Aventador, the Firenze is a force on the road or in the air. The future is here and the future is flying cars.
2 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
MARS HELICOPTER COMPLETES 50TH FLIGHT
On 13 April, nearly two years after beginning its mission, NASA's Mars helicopter, Ingenuity, successfully completed its 50th flight with a 145.7-second hop.
1 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
DJI ANNOUNCES MINI 2 SE DRONE
Shenzhen DJI Sciences and Ltd, more widely Technologies known as Da Jiang Innovations, or simply DJI is a Chinese state-backed designer and manufacturer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs).
2 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
MASSIVE ENERGY GROWTH REQUIRED BY FUTURE AVIATION
As the increased use of low carbon aviation fuels, their production and necessary energy input will become a major infrastructure consideration. With sustainability a key area of focus for the aviation industry, design and engineering consultancy Atkins has released a white paper examining the energy requirements needed to meet future aviation demand.
3 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
SKY POWER INTERNATIONAL TO EXHIBIT TOGETHER WITH UAS GLOBAL SERVICES AT XPONENTIAL 2023
Sky Power International and UAS manufacturer UAS Global Services are exhibiting together at Xponential 2023 in Denver, Colorado. The Texas-based company is using engines from the German two-stroke and Wankel engine specialist.
2 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
JETSON SELECTS PARAZERO TO DEVELOP RECOVERY SAFETY SYSTEM FOR THE JETSON ONE EVTOL
Jetson, a leading manufacturer of personal eVTOL (electric Vertical Take-off and Landing) vehicles, has partnered with ParaZero, a global leader in safety systems for manned eVTOLS and commercial UAS, to develop parachute safety systems for Jetson's personal electric aerial vehicle, the Jetson ONE.
2 min |
May 2023
Future Flight
US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE PURCHASE 21 BRITISH TACTICAL RESUPPLY UNMANNED AIR CRAFT SYSTEMS
On 29 March, senior Marine Corps leaders and logisticians attending the ILB observed the TRUAS, a large, drone-like aircraft, carry a payload over a short distance, drop it at a specified location and return to the starting point. According to Master Sgt. Chris Genualdi, an airborne and air delivery specialist with Combat Development and Integration the concept of using a drone to transport supplies may sound simple, but the implications could have a significant impact on combat supply transportation.
2 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
AVIC'S AC332
LIGHT TWIN HELICOPTER MAKES FIRST FLIGHT
1 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
Founded in 1973 by Frank Robinson, Robinson Helicopter is located in Torrance, California
3 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
HOW WAS THE F-22 RAPTOR OVERSHADOWED BY THE F-35 LIGHTNING II?
In early 2023 the venerable Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor appeared to be given a new lease of life after shooting down a Chinese spy balloon, scoring the first kill of its career and briefly becoming the star of the headlines
4 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS
Airbus is a global leader in aeronautics, space and related services
7 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
UKRAINE TO GET ITS FIGHTER JETS: POLISH MiG-29s TO ARRIVE WITHIN 'DAYS'
At the time of writing Poland planned to send a dozen MiG-29 jets to Ukraine, with the first four likely to come within the week. But what state the jets will be in and who else might send them, is a big question mark
3 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
VOUGHT F4U CORSAIR A KOREAN WAR HERO TWICE REBORN
In 1981, business-owner Jim Tobul and his father purchased a Chance-Vought F4U Corsair in three truckloads of parts that, over the following decade, they re-built into a flying warbird
3 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
ELDERS FLIGHT AT BRAKPAN AIRFIELD
What an incredible day that Felix Gosher planned at Brakpan airfield with the Elders Flight, where somewhere in the region of 300 Elders and Military Veterans were flown by an amazing group of pilots
3 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
MD HELICOPTERS
The preeminent manufacturer of American made commercial, military, law enforcement and air-rescue helicopters, the MDHI family of rotorcraft is world renowned for its value, versatility and performance
2 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
CABRI G2
Helicopteres Guimbal was founded late-2000, with the purpose of developing and certifying the two-seat helicopter Cabri G2
1 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
BELL
THE FUTURE FLIGHT OF VERTICAL IS NOW
3 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
THE WESTERN CAPE's HELIHACKERS
Every so often, a group of courageous mountain climbers are helicoptered into the highest reaches of the Western Cape mountains to remove alien invaders
5 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
SIKORSKY HELICOPTERS
Sikorsky Aircraft is an American aircraft manufacturer based in Stratford, Connecticut USA
2 min |
May 2023
African Pilot
ENSTROM HELICOPTER CORPORATION
With crisp handling, well-appointed features, incredibly smooth ride, beautiful style and roomy interior, Enstrom’s line of helicopters offers the attributes of the ultimate luxury sports car and for an unexpectedly affordable price
1 min |