22 September 2026
South Africa Marks 20 Years of Aerospace Industry Support Initiative at AAD 2026
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative has supported 142 small and medium enterprises and enabled 148…
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22 September 2026
DHL Invests in Greater Middle East-Africa Connectivity with New Aviation Lane
DHL Express has launched a new weekly Boeing 767 freighter service between Bahrain and Johannesburg, establishing…
22 September 2026
SAA Welcomes Special Tribunal Ruling on R85 Million Aircraft Lease Matter
South African Airways has welcomed a Special Tribunal ruling setting aside the 2019 extension of its…
22 September 2026
FAA AD 2026-17-10 Addresses Certain Lycoming Piston Pins
FAA AD 2026-17-10 requires action on certain Lycoming piston pins, with Absolute Aircraft Parts confirming that…
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Patrick Davidson Wins 2026 AIR RACE X Finale and Retains Championship
Gqeberha pilot Patrick Davidson won the 2026 AIR RACE X finale to retain the championship,…
Airbus, Wits University and ISAE-SUPAERO Sign Agreement to Boost South Africa’s Aerospace Capabilities
Airbus Southern Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand and ISAE-SUPAERO have signed a four-year MoU…
Airbus and ALT Academy Sign MoU to Advance Aircraft Maintenance Training in Africa
Airbus and ALT Academy have signed an MoU at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo…
ExecuJet MRO Services to Showcase MRO Capabilities at AAD 2026
ExecuJet MRO Services will showcase its civil and military aircraft maintenance capabilities at AAD 2026,…
WECAIR and Alt Academy Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch a Pioneering Pilot Training Program Across Three Continents
WECAIR and South Africa-based Alt Academy have partnered on a pilot training pathway spanning the…
Armscor and Denel Strengthen Collaboration Ahead of AAD 2026
Armscor and Denel have committed to closer cooperation following their inaugural joint board meeting, with…
High Court Sets Aside B-BBEE Criteria in International Air Service Licensing
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has set aside the International Air…
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GA-ATS Details Do228 NXT Plans for Africa Ahead of AAD 2026
GA-ATS has outlined Do228 NXT production, delivery, support and partnership plans as it develops opportunities…
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SACAA Statement on the Airlink Flypast at the DHL Cape Town Stadium
SACAA is reviewing Airlink’s 29 August flypast at DHL Cape Town Stadium after obtaining flight-data…
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What AAD 2026 Offers General Aviation Businesses
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie explains how general aviation operators, AMOs, ATOs and other aviation businesses…
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FlySafair Named Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards
FlySafair has been named Africa’s Leading Low-Cost Airline at the 2026 World Travel Awards, marking…
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SAA Welcomes Cabinet Decision to Commence Process to Identify Strategic Equity Partner
South African Airways has welcomed Cabinet’s decision to begin a process to identify a Strategic…
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FlySafair Evolves its Business Booster into the Travel Booster, a New Platform Dedicated to South Africa’s Tourism Economy
FlySafair has launched Travel Booster, offering four South African tourism businesses flights and national brand…
National Skills Fund Terminates Flyfofa Aviation Contract
The National Skills Fund has terminated its Flyfofa Aviation agreement and begun a process to…
SACAA Standardises Proof of Theoretical Knowledge Instruction
From 14 September 2026, SACAA will accept only Form CA 61-184 as proof of theoretical…
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Air Charter Service Promotes Simo Nkosi to Private Jets Director, Africa
Air Charter Service has promoted Simo Nkosi to the newly formed role of Private Jets…
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Babanango Game Reserve Opens a New Gateway to the Wild with Approved Eagle’s View Airstrip
Babanango Game Reserve has opened Eagle’s View Airstrip, providing direct access for private and charter…
Pretoria Airshow Finds Its Own Frequency
Pretoria Airshow’s second edition used a GA-led flying programme, live cockpit coverage and community elements…
Air France to Resume Seasonal Cape Town–Paris Service from 22 September 2026
Air France will resume its seasonal direct service between Cape Town International Airport and Paris-Charles…
Familiar Risks Still Require Careful Decisions
SACAA occurrence data and two recent investigations show how performance limitations, weather, fading daylight and…
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Sling Aircraft AMO Becomes a Rotax Approved Repair Centre
Sling Aircraft’s SACAA-approved AMO at Tedderfield Airpark has become a Rotax Approved Repair Centre, expanding…
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New Framework for 12-Year Engine Rule
South Africa has finalised a Condition Monitoring Programme allowing eligible privately operated Part 91 aircraft…
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The Aviation Network Behind Africa’s Safari Industry
From Maun’s high-frequency light-aircraft traffic to lodge shuttles in Kenya, Namibia and South Africa, Africa’s…
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Flight Training in South Africa: Planning Beyond the 45-Hour Minimum
A realistic PPL budget needs to cover more than the next flight. Part Three of…
Airlink Expands NDC Distribution Through NDC Gateway
Airlink’s NDC content is now distributed through NDC Gateway, giving IATA-accredited agencies on the platform…
Do228 NXT Makes African Debut at El Alamein Airshow and AAD 2026
General Atomics AeroTec Systems will bring its new Do228 NXT turboprop to Africa for the…
TAAG Cargo Flies Two Lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via Luanda
TAAG Angola Airlines has transported two adult lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via its Luanda…