Aviation
Too Much? Wingsuit Pilots Are Strapping On Engines Now [Video]
12 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
BMW has created an electric wingsuit that propels the wearer through the sky at up to 300km/h. Nifty, if that’s your vibe.
Fearless Ex-Paratrooper Flings Himself Out Of Helicopter Without Parachute [Video]
27 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Yesterday, former paratrooper John Bream flung himself out of a helicopter in the name of a good cause.
This 380-Ton Soviet ‘Caspian Sea Monster’ Boat / Plane Is Quite A Sight [Video]
26 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The Russian Lun-class ekranoplan, or “The Caspian Sea Monster”, as it has been dubbed, has just emerged for the first time in 30 years.
Tourists From Updated ‘High-Risk Countries’ List Cannot Travel To SA
20 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africa has revised the number of countries allowed to visit, with more than half removed from the ‘high-risk’ category.
Looks Like That ‘Guy In A Jetpack’ Is Back At LA Airport [Video]
15 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The mysterious person in a jetpack has been spotted, once again, at Los Angeles International Airport.
SA Travel Shake Up: These Five Countries Still Can’t Visit Visa-Free
05 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Minister of Home Affairs Aaron Motsoaledi announced on Sunday that 11 countries would now be allowed to enter South Africa visa-free, but five of those are on the ‘red list’.
List Of Who Can And Can’t Travel To South Africa
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Minister Naledi Pandor has announced the complete list of countries banned from entering South Africa for leisure travel.
Weird Boeing Plane Designed To Suck Up Shipping Containers [Video]
01 Oct 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
For reasons that may forever remain a mystery, Boeing has patented an odd plane that effectively sucks up shipping containers.
You Can Catch A Flight To London For Under R5k
18 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
When we drop to alert level 1, three of our major airports – King Shaka International, Cape Town International, and OR Tambo – will once again be open for international travel.
Woman Tired Of Waiting Takes A Stroll On Plane’s Wing [Video]
08 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A woman claiming it was “too hot” to wait inside a plane before disembarking, took matters into her own hands with a stroll on the wing.
Only In LA – Pilots Complain About A Guy Flying A Jetpack At 3 000 Feet
03 Sep 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Air traffic controllers have to deal with enough stress at work without throwing a ‘person’ with a jetpack into the mix.
Watch This Cessna Fly Itself Over San Francisco [Video]
21 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re a pilot, I’m sorry to inform you that the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan is keen to leave you in the past.
Department Of Tourism Outlines When We May Expect International Travellers Again
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new draft report published by the Department of Tourism provides possible scenarios for when we might welcome foreign tourists back to South Africa.
“Three Times Faster Than The Speed Of Sound” – Virgin Galactic Reveals New Supersonic Jet [Video]
04 Aug 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Virgin Galactic isn’t only trying to take tourists to space, because it also wants to transport people across the planet at breakneck speeds.
It’s Going From Bad To Worse Over At Boeing
30 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Boeing has been struggling to claw back profits, and the past few months have seen the financial woes deepen.
Jeffrey Epstein’s Jet Is For Sale – Let’s Take A Look Inside [Video]
20 Jul 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If private jets could talk, you’d imagine the 2008 Gulfstream G550 that has just been listed on Florida-based aircraft sales firm Equus Global Aviation’s website would have some stories.
SAA Staff Are Being Offered Some Very Tidy Severance Packages
30 Jun 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
13th cheques, incentive bonuses, and higher wages than the industry standard – not a bad offer from a company with bugger all money.
UK’s ‘Air Force One’ Gets R19 Million Paint Job – This Is The Result [Video]
26 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Boris Johnson was clearly tired of looking at the boring old RAF Voyager that carted him around, and approved a pricey makeover.
Why It’s Not A Good Idea To Return To SA From Overseas Just Yet
26 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re considering returning to South Africa from overseas, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
Want To Fly Overseas? This Is How You Can Do It
12 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
South Africans who pass the scrutiny of Home Affairs will be able to travel overseas for work, study, or to return to a place of residence.
Alert Level 3: Experts On Whether It’s Safe To Fly
02 Jun 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
You’ll be able to fly across the country for business purposes during alert level 3, but experts recommend incorporating some extra safety measures if doing so.
Alert Level 3 – What Airports And Domestic Flights Might Look Like
20 May 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A proposal has been submitted for consideration that outlines what domestic air travel could look like during alert level 3.
Mysterious Vibes As Chopper Delivers Varsity Student’s Forgotten Bag [Video]
06 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you forget your backpack at home, you can always get your folks to fly it over in a chopper, because that’s totally normal.
You Might Enjoy These Economy Class Sleep Pods [Video]
02 Mar 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
In a genius move, Air New Zealand has decided that sleeping comfortably on a plane over long distances shouldn’t be reserved for first-class.
You Need To See This Plane Landing At Heathrow During UK Storm [Video]
17 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If I’m ever on a plane that needs to land in extreme weather, I hope I have the pilot who brought in this Airbus A380 behind the controls.
Peak Economy Class: Woman Claims Man Assaulted Her For Reclining Seat [Video]
14 Feb 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
The internet is divided over who was more inconsiderate in a dispute between two passengers on an American Airlines flight.
This Plane Crash Simulator Seems Like A Bad Idea [Video]
28 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If for some reason you’ve always wanted to experience a plane crash, they’re created a simulator that allows you to do just that.
Videos Of Passenger Jet Exploding, Leaving 176 Dead
10 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Ukrainian passenger jet, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Tehran, Iran, is believed to have been shot down, possibly accidentally, by an Iranian missile.
Keen To Arrive On Time? Read This Before Booking Your Next Local Flight
07 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
If you’re tired of delayed flights, you’ll want to arm yourself with info from the Official Aviation Guide’s latest Punctuality Report.
Feeling Guilty About Flying? You’re Probably Suffering From ‘Flygskam’
12 Nov 2019 by Carrie / No Comments
‘Flygskam’ is Swedish for ‘flight shame’, and it’s turning into a pretty formidable strategy for shaming people who consistently travel by plane.
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