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This incredible photo of a Russian Mi-35 helicopter being load-
ed into the world's largest military aircraft an Antonov AN-124. and CEO James Viola. Turn to page 4 to read on. FRONT PAGE
COVER PHOTO by Pieter Cronje of a Bell UH-1D Iroquis used by
( photo credit Rostvertol) . This edition is packed full of content SA organisation ‘Fighting for Fire’. Taken at a Lowveld Airshow in
relating to civilian helicopters, their operations and missions. Of 2019 it shows off the helicopters fire fighting capabilities.
particular interest is the exclusive interview with HAI president
Titan Aviation Fuels breaks out of its shell 34
NEWS
Plug Power and Universal Hydrogen expand partnership 44
An ice rink inside a military aircraft 16
FEATURES
Angry cat attacks pilot 20
The 18-wheelers of the sky return to pre-pandemic altitude 23 Helos kept flying 4 - 5
GPS jamming concrns 31 Two legends of the sky 7
From Moscow to Seychelles 31 The pirouetting S-97 Raider 28 - 29
Distributing vaccines 33 Ivor – an Afro-influencer at heart 39 - 41
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