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African Pilot Magazine:

Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL)

  • GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System Lift Off With Sky Power Engines

    The GöKHUN Unmanned Aerial System from ESEN is a tactical VTOL drone powered by Sky Power International’s SP 210 FI SG engine, offering long endurance, GNSS independence, modular payload capability, and robust performance for ISR, security, and civil applications.

    GoeKHUN Unmanned Aerial System UAS from ESEN equipped with a modern SP 210 FI GS 2 stroke engine from Sky Power International
    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.

  • Joby Collaborates With L3Harris to Pursue Defence Applications for Autonomous Hybrid VTOL Aircraft

    Joby Aviation and L3Harris team up to develop a gas turbine hybrid VTOL for defence, offering autonomous and crewed capabilities. Flight testing begins in autumn 2025.

    A rendering of Joby's autonomous hybrid vertical take-off and landing aircraft. Credit: Joby Aviation.

  • FAA Greenlights First Electric Engine Propeller, A Leap Forward with Global Implications

    The FAA has certified the first electric aircraft propeller—here's what it means for global aviation and how Africa could benefit from the shift to clean flight.

    Pic credit: Hartzell & Beta Technologies

  • Bell to Build X-Plane for Phase 2 of DARPA Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane Programme

    Bell Textron has been selected for Phase 2 of DARPA’s SPRINT X-Plane programme, advancing high-speed VTOL technology with a new demonstrator featuring stop/fold rotor innovation

    • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
    Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
    Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
    Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.