Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies
ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation sector can build safer skies through fair work culture.
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
Airlink and Air Austral Expand Networks with Bilateral SPA
Airlink and Air Austral sign a bilateral SPA to expand connectivity across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, enhancing regional trade and tourism links.
Airbus Streamlines Its Tactical Uncrewed Aerial System Offering
Airbus consolidates its tactical uncrewed aerial systems, creating a unified portfolio under Airbus Helicopters to enhance defence and security capabilities.
Magma Aviation Highlights Growth Focus for 2026 and Beyond
Magma Aviation reveals its 2026 growth strategy, focusing on fleet expansion, new routes, and partnerships to strengthen its global cargo network.
Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation, logistics and tourism precinct in the Western Cape.
Social Sustainability and Safety Leadership Are Shaping the Future of Flight
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
Lockheed Martin and Belgium Celebrate Arrival of First Belgian F-35 Aircraft
Belgium’s first F-35A Lightning II has arrived at Florennes Air Base. Lockheed Martin and the Belgian Air Force mark a new era of advanced air defence and allied cooperation.
Blackhawk Group Completes First Garmin G1000 NXi Autothrottle and Autoland Installation for King Air 350
Blackhawk completes the first Garmin G1000 NXi Autothrottle and Autoland installation for the King Air 350, advancing cockpit automation and safety.
Safran Strengthens Its Industrial Footprint in Morocco to Support Growth in Global Air Traffic
Safran expands in Morocco with new LEAP MRO and assembly facilities, investing €350m to boost aerospace capacity and create over 2,000 jobs by 2030.
New Aerobridges Commissioned at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Enhance Passenger Experience
ZACL commissions new aerobridges at Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport, enhancing passenger comfort, safety, and operational efficiency in Ndola.
The Cessna SkyCourier® Lands in Africa: Absolute Aviation Highlights Its Features
The Cessna SkyCourier® has officially arrived in Africa for its grand tour, and Justin van Tonder, Aircraft Sales Director at Absolute Aviation, provided an in-depth walk-through of the 19-seat, twin-engine turboprop aircraft during a recent static display held in their hangar at Lanseria.
Designed to maximise efficiency, reliability, and profitability for regional operators, the Cessna SkyCourier® combines a large payload with excellent short-field performance. It is ideally suited for commuter routes, charter services, and remote-access missions where capacity and flexibility are critical. The freighter configuration further enhances its operational versatility, providing additional value for operators.
