Global Aviator

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Check airshow link on www.globalaviatormag.co.za for some news for the farnborough airshow.

Global Aviator - for the discerning reader

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On this day in 1911, Harriet Quimby became the first American woman to earn a pilot's license. Quimby was one of the most popular pioneering female aviators, despite a very short career: http://s.si.edu/3MRYEUw

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Tag someone who needs to leave the office. ✈️🌅

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✈️🇿🇦 SOUTH AFRICA LEADS THE WORLD AT EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH 2026! 🇿🇦✈️

South Africa has once again proven its passion for aviation on the world stage!

Photo Abri Kriegler
Among the 2,005 international visitors who registered at the International Visitors Tent during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2026, South Africa topped the list with an incredible 244 registered visitors from our country.

🌍 Top 10 International Visitors 🇿🇦 South Africa – 244 🇨🇦 Canada – 221 🇦🇺 Australia – 220 🇩🇪 Germany – 166 🇫🇷 France – 138 🇦🇷 Argentina – 124 🇧🇷 Brazil – 109 🇵🇱 Poland – 76 🇳🇿 New Zealand – 63 🏴 England – 61

This year's International Visitors Tent welcomed 2,005 registrants from 98 countries, tying the record for the highest number of countries represented. A special milestone was the first-ever recorded visitor from Saint Kitts and Nevis.

While these figures are impressive, the EAA notes that they represent only a portion of the true international attendance, as registration at the International Visitors Tent is voluntary. The actual number of overseas visitors is believed to be significantly higher.

📊 AirVenture 2026 by the numbers: ✈️ Record attendance of 704,000 aviation enthusiasts. 🛩️ More than 10,000 aircraft arrived during the week. 🏕️ Around 15,000 campsites were occupied. 🌍 Visitors came from 98 countries, showcasing Oshkosh as the world's greatest celebration of aviation.

To every South African pilot, aircraft owner, aviation enthusiast, volunteer, exhibitor and supporter who made the journey to Oshkosh—well done! Your incredible turnout once again demonstrates that South Africa remains one of the world's most passionate aviation communities.

02/08/2026

Before you kick off your summer break, read about the crews and aircraft always on duty: Rotor 142 is ready for take-off!

In this bumper summer edition, we deep-dive into how helicopters help protect people from many of the threats the world is facing. From pairing with drones and executing combat operations to training the next generation of pilots, these aircraft perform critical missions to protect communities.

Read about the essential role of rotorcraft from Canada to Singapore, plus get the latest updates on the NH90 and Tiger Mark III. We also look at the life-saving side of aviation with the H125, H145, and H160 serving U.S. emergency services. And discover what makes the H125 such a star in the movie industry.

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02/08/2026

No caveats, just capability — from wheels up to wheels down.

The G700 just reclaimed the speed record from Los Angeles to Farnborough, eclipsing the former record-holder by nearly 20 minutes. The flight took just 8 hours and 27 minutes and was flown at an average speed of Mach 0.91. 🏆

Learn more: https://glf.aero/LA-FAB