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South Africa: 8-year-old is only survivor after 45 people killed in bus crash: Authorities say a bus carrying worshippers headed to an Easter festival plunged ...
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Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
Boom Supersonic’s XB-1 Demonstrator Flies For The First Time: The XB-1 demonstrator provides the foundation for Boom’s supersonic airliner Overture ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/23/boom-supersonics-xb-1-demonstrator-flies-for-the-first-time/
F-22 Spotted With New Stealth Wing Tanks, Infrared Sensor Pods: Stealthy fuel tanks and pods containing infrared search and track sensors will help bridge the ...
twz.com/air/f-22-spotted-with-new-stealth-wing-tanks-irst-pods
The pickled fish dish that unites Christians and Muslims at Easter: Christians eat fish on Good Friday. But in Cape Town the fish is almost always smothered in a ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/29/the-pickled-fish-dish-that-unites-christians-and-muslims-at-easter
Are US-South Africa ties at breaking point over Israel’s war on Gaza?: A US bill is calling to reassess US-South Africa relations, pointing to tensions amid the ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/3/28/are-us-south-africa-ties-at-breaking-point-over-israels-war-on-gaza
Boeing’s CEO Will Leave the Embattled Aircraft Maker by End of the Year : Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, will leave the company at the end of the year ...
robbreport.com/motors/aviation/boeing-dave-calhoun-leadership-changes-1235558362/
Quick Glance: Implications of Boeing CEO's Resignation on Aircraft Manufacturer
- Dave Calhoun, the CEO of Boeing, is set to resign by the end of the year, with additional top executives leaving the company amidst safety concerns tarnishing its reputation following an incident involving an Alaska Airlines 737 Max in January.
- It is emphasized that most Boeing aircraft remain safe, but only time will reveal whether the restructuring in the corporate leadership leads to tangible positive changes.
- Implementing a cultural shift in a vast company like Boeing can prove to be a complex task, particularly for the incoming CEO tasked with rebuilding the company's image.
- Despite thorough investigations and changes at the helm of Boeing, it is crucial to highlight that the company's airplanes are safe and continue to be maintained by dedicated professionals to ensure safety in the aviation industry.
A-10 Demo Team Announces Its Final Year As The Warthog's End Draws Near: The A-10C Demonstration Team will wrap up its operations this year as the Air Force ...
twz.com/air/a-10-demo-team-announces-its-final-year-as-the-warthogs-end-draws-near
Remembering the amazing sight of Concorde at Humberside Airport: Mark Page looks back on a time when the legendary supersonic jet regularly visited northern ...
hulldailymail.co.uk/news/local-news/remembering-awe-inspiring-sight-concorde-9185637
All Nippon Airways receives first high-density 787-10s for domestic flights : All Nippon Airways has received its first two high-density 787-10s to be used ...
aerotime.aero/articles/aall-nippon-airways-787-domestic-introduction
Asiana Airlines bids farewell to its last Boeing 747-400 with final touchdown: Asiana Airlines has retired its last ‘Queen of the Skies’ Boeing 747-400 as the ...
aerotime.aero/articles/asiana-airlines-last-boeing-queen-skies
What's this Mystery Plane spotted over Texas?: Steve Douglass and Dean Muskett were taking photos at Amarillo when they spotted the contrails of some mystery ...
theaviationist.com/2014/03/28/mystery-aircraft-over-amarillo/
EASA Certifies Tecnam P2012 Traveller STOL Variant - FLYING Magazine: Tecnam announced the P2012 Traveller STOL variant has been certified by the European Union ...
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Tech puts brakes on taxi driver, 24, facing fines worth nearly R400k: Number plate recognition technology led to the arrest on Tuesday of a 24-year-old minibus ...
timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2024-03-26-tech-puts-brakes-on-taxi-driver-24-facing-fines-worth-nearly-r400k/
Fossil fuel-focused Africa Energy Bank on track to start this year: The proposed Africa Energy Bank, which will focus investment in oil and gas projects across ...
reuters.com/business/energy/fossil-fuel-focused-africa-energy-bank-track-start-this-year-2024-03-27/
Gazans reportedly drown after rush for aid drop in sea: Video obtained by Reuters shows people rushing towards the aid drop as it landed in the sea.
bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-68668721
Sales of Aviation License Plates to Begin in Florida Later This Year: Aviation enthusiasts in Florida are set to become the latest group with specialized license ...
flyingmag.com/sales-of-aviation-license-plates-to-begin-in-florida-later-this-year/
Breaking down costs: Average cost of household food basket rises to R5,227.93: Between February 2024 and March 2024, the average cost of a household basket ...
iol.co.za/business/advice/breaking-down-costs-average-cost-of-household-food-basket-rises-to-r522793-ccf1b3a9-c39f-4885-ae18-5acbe488b67d
Hundreds Of Air Force Aircraft Risk Grounding Without Extra $1.5B Spare Parts Infusion
twz.com/air/hundreds-of-air-force-aircraft-risk-grounding-without-extra-1-5b-spare-parts-infusion
Senegal election a welcome boost for coup-prone West Africa: For all the drama and the sometimes violent protests in the run-up to Senegal's presidential ...
reuters.com/world/africa/senegal-election-welcome-boost-coup-prone-west-africa-2024-03-25/
The Eurofighter Typhoon Turns 30: The first Eurofighter development aircraft, DA1, performed its maiden flight on March 27, 1994 in Manching, Germany ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/27/the-eurofighter-typhoon-turns-30/
Virgin Australia considers switching orders from 737 MAX 10 to 737 MAX 8s : Budget airline Virgin Australia is reported to be considering switching at least ...
aerotime.aero/articles/virgin-australia-737-order-switch
Japan Airlines’ potential widebody order could include Boeing and Airbus jets: Japan Airlines is reportedly on the cusp of placing an order for around a dozen ...
aerotime.aero/articles/japan-airlines-widebody-order-boeing-airbus
Quick Glance: Airbus Wins Most of Japan JAL's Order for 42 New Planes
- Japan Airlines orders 21 Airbus and 10 Boeing wide-body jets, along with 11 Airbus narrow-body jets for the fleet.
- Korean Air orders 33 Airbus A350 for $13.7 billion ahead of the merger with Asiana Airlines.
- Japan Airlines plans delivery between the financial years 2025 and 2033.
- Higher demand for more efficient planes is driven by the recovery of international travel.
'Retired' F-117 Will Undergo Air-To-Air Refueling Certification With KC-46: The U.S. Air Force plans to complete the certification of the F-117s with the KC-46 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/19/retired-f-117-will-undergo-air-to-air-refueling-certification-with-kc-46/
Xaba first South African to win Spar race in five years in Cape Town: Finally, a South African has won the Spar Women’s Challenge race for the first time in five ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/2024-03-24-xaba-first-south-african-to-win-spar-race-in-five-years-in-cape-town/
Geomagnetic storm from a solar flare could disrupt radio communications and create a striking aurora
apnews.com/article/sun-solar-flare-geomagnetic-storm-magnetic-corona-73fc7ecffaff88fbfaea51aa82025217
This Norwegian Cruise sailing takes you on a bucket list adventure: What it's like aboard
usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2024/03/24/african-safari-cruise-norwegian-line/72931620007/
Read Sea: Biggest African Ports Miss Out on Shipping Windfall: Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-15/read-sea-biggest-african-ports-miss-out-on-shipping-windfall
‘A Simple Favor 2’ Is a Go: Anna Kendrick, Blake Lively Returning for Paul Feig Sequel
hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/a-simple-favor-2-anna-kendrick-blake-lively-paul-feig-1235860967/
Putin tells pilots: F16s can carry nuclear weapons but they won't change things in Ukraine
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BHEKISISA OP-ED | Why is TB called the ‘disease of paper’ in Eastern Cape villages?
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2024-03-27-bhekisisa-op-ed-why-is-tb-called-the-disease-of-paper-in-eastern-cape-villages/
Quick Glance: Crucial Investments for Global Eradication of TB
- Experts emphasize the need for increased investment in tuberculosis screening and preventive treatment to ensure the global eradication of the disease.
- Implementing TB screening and preventive treatment can significantly reduce TB incidence and mortality.
- Experts highlight that early detection of TB through screening and preventive treatment improves chances of cure and curbs the spread of the disease.
Tuskegee University gets $6.7 million for new flight school: Tuskegee University will introduce a new flight school in the fall, allowing students to train on ...
al.com/news/2024/03/tuskegee-university-gets-67-million-for-new-flight-school.html
Apollo Lunar Astronaut, Test Pilot and Stealth Pioneer Thomas Stafford, Died at 93
theaviationist.com/2024/03/18/thomas-stafford-died-at-93/
Luftwaffe And Airbus Unveil Special Livery For Tornado’s 50th Anniversary: The aircraft will be officially presented during this year’s ILA Berlin airshow ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/luftwaffe-and-airbus-unveil-special-livery-for-tornados-50th-anniversary/
Some travelers are changing flights to avoid Boeing airplanes: Incidents involving Boeing airplanes have set back some passengers who had overcome their fear of ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/travelers-changing-flights-avoid-boeing-airplanes-rcna144158
Korean Air signs $13.7 billion order for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft : Korean Air has signed an order for 33 Airbus A350 aircraft in a deal valued at $13.7 billion ...
aerotime.aero/articles/korean-air-signs-13-7-billion-order-for-33-airbus-a350-aircraft
Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste dies by suicide, reports say: A 63-year-old man whom police in South Africa on Thursday said apparently died by suicide was ...
reuters.com/world/africa/former-steinhoff-ceo-markus-jooste-dies-by-suicide-reports-say-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Grief and Anger in Hermanus Following Jooste's Suicide
- Former Steinhoff CEO Markus Jooste's suicide sparked varied reactions among Hermanus residents.
- Residents expressed resentment towards Jooste, while others felt sympathy for his family.
- Jooste committed suicide after being informed of a large fine, maintaining his ignorance of financial irregularities.
- A planned protest by the Land Party was altered following Jooste's death to no longer visit his residence.
Dutch Choose French Design For New Tomahawk-Armed Submarines: The four new advanced conventionally powered submarines will add to the Netherlands’ emergent ...
twz.com/sea/dutch-choose-french-design-for-tomahawk-armed-new-submarines
Witness heard sputtering from Ontario family's plane before Nashville crash: report
ctvnews.ca/canada/witness-heard-sputtering-from-ontario-family-s-plane-before-nashville-crash-report-1.6819623
Golden Arrow finds R1.2bn subsidy not enough to ward off 7% bus fare hike: Golden Arrow, which receives a state subsidy of about R1.2-billion ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-golden-arrow-finds-r1-2bn-subsidy-not-enough-to-ward-off-7-bus-fare-hike/
The Things We Men Pilots Do to Impress Women: Some reminders of what not to attempt when you want to ‘go see about a girl’ in your airplane.
flyingmag.com/the-things-we-men-pilots-do-to-impress-women/
‘Their threat up front is huge’: City coach Tinkler wary of Kaizer Chiefs: Cape Town City coach Eric Tinkler says meeting Kaizer Chiefs straight after Fifa ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/soccer/2024-03-27-their-threat-up-front-is-huge-city-coach-tinkler-wary-of-kaizer-chiefs/
Malema: ‘Comrades, make children. Don’t be lazy. We will double grants’: EFF leader Julius Malema, no stranger to making controversial speeches ...
timeslive.co.za/politics/2024-03-22-malema-comrades-make-children-dont-be-lazy-we-will-double-grants/
Quick Glance: Malema: Doubling Social Grants and Support for Disabled Individuals
- Julius Malema encourages having children and promises to double social grants during a manifesto launch event in East London.
- The party's plan includes increasing grants for older people from R2,090 to R4,180, grants for people with disabilities from R2,090 to R4,180, and grants for children from R510 to R1,020.
- Malema believes doubling social grants would help reduce poverty and emphasizes that his call for childbearing is directed at adults, not children.
- The EFF leader promises that under his government, people with disabilities will receive state-built houses within a year and calls for better support for this population.
How F-35s Deployed To A Narrow Highway In California: The War Zone was on the scene for VMX-1’s exercise Obsidian Iceberg, that served as a glimpse of what’s to ...
twz.com/sea/how-f-35s-deployed-to-a-narrow-highway-in-california
Major airlines want to hear how Boeing plans to fix plane manufacturing problems: The heads of leading U.S. airlines want to meet with Boeing and hear the ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/22/major-airlines-want-to-hear-how-boeing-plans-to-fix-problems-in-the-manufacturing-of-its-planes/
Last southern hurrah for Hercules: This year’s Warbirds Over Wanaka will be the final southern public outing for the RNZAF’s retiring C-130H (NZ) Hercules ...
odt.co.nz/regions/wanaka/last-southern-hurrah-hercules
Poland activates aircraft after Russian cruise missile aimed at Ukraine enters its airspace
cnn.com/2024/03/24/europe/poland-activates-aircraft-russia-attacks-lviv-intl/
Quick Glance: Poland's Response to Russian Missile Attack: Aircraft Mobilization
- In response to Russia's missile attack on Ukraine, the Operational Command of the Polish Armed Forces mobilized its own and allied aircraft on the night of 23-24 March.
- The Polish military observed intense military activity by the Russian Federation.
- It was noted that increased noise levels, particularly in the country's southeastern region, were expected due to the heightened activity of Polish and allied aircraft.
- During the night, 14 Russian Tu-95MS strategic bombers took off from Olenya airfield in Russia, initiating missile launches and air-raid alerts that lasted for two hours.
RAF And RCAF Pilots Have Completed The Lead In to Fighter Training At IFTS in Italy
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/raf-and-rcaf-pilots-have-completed-the-lead-in-to-fighter-training-at-ifts-in-italy/
Israel asks ICJ to dismiss SA’s request for new measures to prevent imminent famine in Gaza
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-19-israel-asks-icj-to-dismiss-sas-request-for-new-measures-to-prevent-imminent-famine-in-gaza/
'Total disregard for safety' behind fatal tandem paraglider crash in Cape Town
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times-daily/news/2024-03-27-total-disregard-for-safety-behind-fatal-tandem-paraglider-crash-in-cape-town/
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FF+ manifesto — Cape Exit, guns and community councils: Predictably, because it has a largely white Afrikaans-speaking following, the Freedom Front Plus (FF+) is ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-18-https-www-dailymaverick-co-za-article-2024-03-17-ff-manifesto-cape-exit-guns-and-community-councils/
Pilot dies in light aircraft crash at Duxford's Imperial War Museum as investigation begins
itv.com/news/anglia/2024-03-27/eyewitnesses-describe-aircraft-crash-at-war-museum-as-investigation-begins
SONGEZO ZIBI | Apartheid 'not over' while water crisis persists: If the water crisis persists, then apartheid is not “over”. As with electricity ...
timeslive.co.za/ideas/2024-03-21-songezo-zibi-apartheid-not-over-while-water-crisis-persists/
Quick Glance: Mayor Denies Water Crisis in City Despite Eikenhof Pump Station Failure
- Continuous monitoring of water supply system by Johannesburg Water.
- Mayor defines crisis and emphasizes challenges of water disruptions.
- Johannesburg experiences sporadic water outages, addresses infrastructure deficiencies.
- City invests limited resources in infrastructure, plans actions to tackle the backlog.
Rescue operation launched for endangered seabirds coated in mystery ‘fish oil’: The discovery of at least 100 oil-soaked Cape gannets in Algoa Bay in the Eastern ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-rescue-operation-launched-for-endangered-seabirds-coated-in-mystery-fish-oil/
Beware of Perpetual Students and Endorsement Hunters: When a CFI endorses your logbook, their signature is a statement confirming that, based on their ...
flyingmag.com/beware-of-perpetual-students-and-endorsement-hunters/
US durable goods orders rebound; business spending outlook improves: Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods increased more than expected in February ...
reuters.com/markets/us/us-durable-goods-orders-rebound-february-2024-03-26/
Benz buddies cruise from Soweto to Luanda in classic Mercs: The Cape2Cairo crew leaves from Soweto's Vilikazi Street on Wednesday on a journey to Angola ...
timeslive.co.za/motoring/features/2024-03-27-benz-buddies-cruise-from-soweto-to-luanda-in-classic-mercs/
Video Shows RAF Typhoons Performing Rare Triple Formation Take Off: Display teams aside, triple formation take offs are extremely rare. Here's one shot recently ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/25/video-shows-raf-typhoons-performing-extremely-rare-triple-formation-take-off/
S. Africa is an Iran diplomatic proxy, Africa faces terrorism - rabbi: Around 287 children were kidnapped from a Nigerian school on March 7 by Islamic State ...
jpost.com/middle-east/article-792329
Exclusive Interview With USMC's New West Coast F-35B Demo Pilot: West Coast F-35B Demonstration Team Debuts New Demo Pilot At Yuma Airshow 2024 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/21/exclusive-interview-with-usmcs-new-west-coast-f-35b-demo-pilot/
Cycling giant Beers fights sleep deprivation, illness to capture back-to-back Cape Epic wins
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-26-cycling-giant-beers-fights-sleep-deprivation-illness-to-capture-back-to-back-cape-epic-wins/
Sushiya: an exceptional, contemporary sushi experience: Two maestro chefs bring an exceptional, contemporary sushi experience to Cape Town's new food market
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2024-03-24-sushiya-an-exceptional-contemporary-sushi-experience/
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Canopy Sill Longeron Cracks Caused The Grounding Of 90 USAF F-16s Within The Past Year
theaviationist.com/2024/03/17/canopy-sill-longeron-cracks-caused-the-grounding-of-90-usaf-f-16s-within-the-past-year/
Safety issues flagged in 2022 incident where tube covers still fitted on SIA jet leaving Brisbane
straitstimes.com/singapore/transport/safety-issues-flagged-in-2022-incident-where-tube-covers-still-fitted-on-sia-jet-leaving-brisbane
Finding a Small World at a Florida Airpark: After years of wanting to move to an aviation community, a couple finds an opportunity at Massey Ranch Airpark (X50) ...
flyingmag.com/finding-a-small-world-at-a-florida-airpark/
Gigantic new aircraft design aims to create the largest plane ever to fly: A Colorado-based energy startup named Radia is developing the biggest aircraft in ...
cnn.com/travel/windrunner-biggest-plane-in-the-world/
25 Years Ago Today: An U.S. F-117 Stealth Jet Is Shot Down Over Serbia: OTD in 1999, "Vega 31" was shot down near Belgrade. Here's how it went. On Mar. 27, 1999 ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/27/25-years-ago-today-an-u-s-f-117-stealth-jet-shot-down-over-serbia/
5 Things to Look Forward to at 2024 Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo: This year, Sun ’n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
flyingmag.com/5-things-to-look-forward-to-at-2024-sun-n-fun-aerospace-expo/
TU-2S Dragon Lady Resurrected For The Twilight Of The Spy Plane's Service: The two-seat TU-2S trainer was painstakingly brought back to life after being ...
twz.com/air/tu-2s-dragon-lady-resurrected-for-the-twilight-of-spy-planes-service
Iconic Byron Bay sites given dual Indigenous place names: Two iconic sites in northern NSW have been given dual Indigenous names in a nod to their cultural ...
9news.com.au/national/iconic-byron-bay-locations-assigned-dual-indigenous-place-names/b8e514be-5253-4185-b579-3544582780e6
Rare High-Rez Photos Of Chinese J-10 And J-20 Fighters Right Off The Factory: Let’s discuss the details we can spot in the exclusive photos captured near the ...
theaviationist.com/2024/03/14/rare-high-rez-photos-of-chinese-j-10-and-j-20-fighters-right-off-the-factory/
Trucks and money: Ramaphosa calls on private sector to bet on infrastructure: President Cyril Ramaphosa urged the private sector to channel its financial ...
timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/business/business/2024-03-19-trucks-and-money-ramaphosa-calls-on-private-sector-to-bet-on-infrastructure/
The Italian Air Force Celebrates 20 Years Of Eurofighter Operations With New Special Color
theaviationist.com/2024/03/18/the-italian-air-force-celebrates-20-years-of-eurofighter-operations-with-new-special-color/
U.S. MQ-9 Loses Contact With Control Station In Poland, Makes Emergency Landing Near Base
theaviationist.com/2024/03/19/u-s-mq-9-loses-contact-with-control-station-in-poland-makes-emergency-landing-near-base/
Books on the Bay — when literary royalty came to town: When you live in Simon’s Town you know when you wake in the morning if the day is going to be glorious or ...
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-03-21-books-on-the-bay-when-literary-royalty-came-to-town/
Pandemic preparations are unhealthy: A proposed treaty and law changes would compromise national and health sovereignty
mg.co.za/thought-leader/opinion/2024-03-22-pandemic-preparations-are-unhealthy/
How bad is Boeing's 2024 so far? Here's a timeline: The aircraft-maker has faced renewed scrutiny this year, mostly going back to an incident when a rear door ...
npr.org/2024/03/20/1239132703/boeing-timeline-737-max-9-controversy-door-plug
Dobson elevated in new management structure for Western Province Rugby: Western Province and the Stormers have taken another step in clearing the woods with the ...
timeslive.co.za/sport/rugby/2024-03-26-dobson-elevated-in-new-management-structure-for-western-province-rugby/
Hawk replacement under investigation by RAF: This investigation aims to assess options for aircraft, simulators, and a combined live/virtual training approach.
ukdefencejournal.org.uk/hawk-replacement-under-investigation-by-raf/
Cape Town jazz festival tuning up after Covid lull: Like it's theme, the festival will look to be refreshed after Covid
mg.co.za/news/2024-03-26-cape-town-jazz-festival-tuning-up-after-covid-lull/
Helicopter carrying 20 people crashes in Russia, resulting in fatalities: A Mi-8 helicopter carrying 20 people has crashed in Russias Magadan Oblast ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/14/7446385/
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