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    Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns

    As the aviation world grapples with growing concerns over the misuse of ADS-B surveillance data, a U.S. legislative effort is drawing international attention, including from Africa’s emerging general aviation sector.

    A new bill introduced by U.S. lawmakers, titled the Pilot...

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  • Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation

    CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at the AFBAA Safety and Training Workshop during Aero SA.

  • Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth

    AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop during Aero South Africa 2025.

    Dawit Lemma, Chair of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), Picture by Craig Dean
  • ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander         

    ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved regions with STOL capabilities.

  • Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

    Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia corridor leads international traffic expansion.

  • The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies

    Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions about aviation safety culture.

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  • Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns

    A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in Africa over surveillance, privacy, and regulatory misuse in aviation.

  • South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector

    South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.

  • IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture

    Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture survey to identify improvement areas and strengthen risk management.

  • ACMI in Africa: Insights from AviaDev panel

    At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale operations amid rising costs and supply chain constraints.

    • Showcase

    Pretoria Airshow 2025: Airshow Adds “Gees” to the Fees

    The Pretoria Fees is held annually over the Easter weekend at Legends Adventure Farm. This year, a touch of spirit and magic was added with the inclusion of a seriously well-planned and executed airshow. Saturday also featured the SAPFA Speed Rally, hosted by David le Roux from Pilot Insure. Overall, the show was a great…

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