Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Vic Zazeraj’s address and spirited toasts mark a memorable RAF anniversary gathering in Johannesburg. The Royal Air Force Officers’ Club (RAFOC) Annual Dining-In Luncheon, held on Saturday, 11 April 2026 at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg, offered far more than a formal commemoration. Marking the 108th anniversary of the Royal Air Force, the event combined […]
SITA and partners launch a digital identity pilot for seafarers, replacing paper certification with secure electronic verification systems. SITA, in collaboration with Columbia Shipmanagement and IDsure, has launched a digital identity pilot aimed at replacing paper-based certification processes for seafarers. The initiative forms part of the SmartSea programme and applies aviation-derived identity verification technologies
SITA AND PARTNERS LAUNCH DIGITAL IDENTITY PILOT FOR MARITIME CREW OPERATIONSRead More »
Pretoria’s Wonderboom National Airport roared back to life this past weekend with an airshow that reminded South Africans – and indeed the international aviation community – why this venue remains one of the country’s premier civilian aviation stages. Despite an uninvited guest appearance by afternoon rain, the 2025 Wonderboom Airshow was a masterclass in planning,
In a heartwarming turn of events, Luke Nunez, once a Young Eagle himself, took to the skies again—this time as a pilot—on May 11, 2024, at Leesburg International Airport (KLEE) in Leesburg, Florida. His mission was to give another young aviation enthusiast the same exhilarating experience he once enjoyed. Luke’s first Young Eagle passenger was
Avolon and Cebu Pacific (‘CEB’) have joined forces in a remarkable initiative to revamp a community centre in a rural village on Cebu in the Philippines. The centre, managed by the local charity City Gates Academy, serves as a lifeline for underprivileged children, many of whom are orphans or come from families grappling with addiction.
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South African private charter company, Fireblade Aviation hosted an immersive Career Exploration Day to mark World Pilots’ Day on 26 April. Learners were chauffeured from Edenvale’s Dowerglen High School to Fireblade’s premises where they met with pilots who fly some of the world’s most exclusive private jets and helicopters. “This experience opened our minds to
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AIRMATE, free flight planning application, has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 250,000 users worldwide. The latest iOS version 3.15 of AIRMATE introduces several new features aimed at enhancing situational awareness and safety for pilots. Enhanced Features for Safer Flights The latest version of AIRMATE for iOS introduces several new features designed to improve mapping capabilities
There have been some alarming stories recently of airline passengers behaving badly. For many, air travel is a stressful adventure. When fellow passengers misbehave, this not only creates major anxiety – it compromises safety. Two recent examples include the opening, or attempted opening, of emergency exit doors when the aircraft was still on
Firefly Green Fuels, under the leadership of CEO James Hygate, is spearheading a revolutionary approach to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production: turning sewage into jet fuel. Hygate’s groundbreaking vision was recently unveiled at London’s SAF Investor Conference, where he outlined the transformative potential of this innovative technology. Hygate’s concept is bold yet pragmatic: harnessing the
TURNING SEWAGE INTO JET FUEL: FIREFLY GREEN FUELS’ BOLD VISION FOR A CLEANER SKYRead More »
While still an emerging concept, the use of drones in agriculture is rapidly expanding, driven by advancements in materials, battery technology, and sensor capabilities. These unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are proving invaluable in various agricultural tasks, from pest control and crop monitoring to structural inspections and marketing endeavors such as capturing stunning aerial imagery for
