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A Hawk LIFT (Lead in Fighter Trainer) of the SAAF coming in taken by WAN representative Pieter Cronje at the SANDF
with the 30mm Aden cannon in the centreline podgun firing. Armed Forces Day. Now go to page 11 to read more. On the
Notice the spent cartridges behind and below the plane front cover is China’s jet engine J-108 TVC showing off its
and the 30mm projectile under the cockpit. This photo was manoeuvrability and combat capability. Q
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Private jets are taking off because of coronavirus 6 - 8 Aviation Africa 2020 inspires debate and discussion 18
Drones in the South African marine environment 22 - 24 Global suspension of slot rules 29
Russia’s new ‘Hunter’ stealth drone 28 - 29 MTU Maintenance opens office in aerospace hub in Dubai 32
7 eye-opening facts about the aviation industry 40 - 41 World air cargo markets down 57
How will 5G transform air travel 54 - 55 SAPFA Rally practical training camp - Brakpan 60 - 61
Culture is a key 63 Could altitude hold the key to reducing aviation emissions? 62
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