5 November 2026
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Aviation in South Africa
5 November 2026
CAASA Signs MoU With Aviation Development Foundation Backed by R50,000 Sponsorship
The Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Aviation…
5 November 2026
Air France Increases Paris to Cape Town Seasonal Flights to Five Weekly
Air France has increased its seasonal Paris to Cape Town service to five weekly direct flights…
5 November 2026
From South Africa to Europe: A Regulatory Roadmap for Drone Manufacturers
Jose Ramirez sets out the European regulatory route for South African drone manufacturers, separating product requirements…
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IDC Extends Pilanesberg Airport Transaction-Adviser Tender to 9 November
A tender for advisory services on an airport redevelopment in South Africa has had its…
LIFT Wins Two Awards at 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards
LIFT has received two honours at the 2026 World Luxury Travel Awards, recognising its cabin…
AI Can Extend the Reach of Safety Management Systems
At AAD 2026, Solenta’s Vaughn Gruneberg, Manager, Flight Safety & OHSE, set out how artificial…
Cape Town Mayor Launches Specialised Units for SWAT, Drones
Cape Town has launched specialised SWAT and aerial surveillance units, with its Metro Police Aviation…
South African Airways Statement on Global Aviation Cost Pressures and Financial Sustainability
South African Airways has stated that cost pressures, particularly aviation fuel, led to the staggered…
South Africa Seeks Drafting Support for ACSA and ATNS Economic Regulations
A new procurement opportunity has opened in South Africa for specialist advisory services in the…
FlyFest at Brits Celebrates First International Day of Air Sports
SAPFA’s FlyFest at Brits Airfield combined introductory competition-flying activities with an Air Navigation Race as…
SACAA Outlines Aviation Safety and Industry Developments at State of Aviation Briefing
The South African Civil Aviation Authority provided updates on aviation safety, regulatory oversight, its financial…
ALT Academy and Rhodesfield High School Sign Strategic Aviation Education Partnership
ALT Academy and Rhodesfield High School have signed an MoU to develop aviation education pathways,…
South Africa’s Civil Aviation Amendment Act Comes Into Force
South Africa’s Civil Aviation Amendment Act took effect on 12 October 2026, introducing changes to…
LIFT to Introduce New Premium Onboard Menu on 22 October
LIFT will introduce its revised Premium onboard menu on 22 October 2026, featuring 15 meal…
Aviation’s Skills Pipeline Is Under Pressure
A panel at Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD), with Airlink, Airbus, Alt Academy, Kershal Aviation…
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Parliamentary Committee Says Zimbabwe Owes South African Airways Close to R1 Billion in Ticket Revenue
Parliament’s Standing Committee on Appropriations has said Zimbabwe owes South African Airways (SAA) about R1…
Creecy Says South Africa’s Final ICAO Safety Rating Is 94.99%, Seventh Globally
South Africa has received a final safety rating of 94.99% from the International Civil Aviation…
Airlink NDC Content Goes Live on Aeronology
Airlink’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content has gone live on the Aeronology travel platform as…
Denel Reaffirms Commitment to Turnaround and South Africa’s Sovereign Defence Capability
Denel reports a 15.8% revenue increase and an opportunity pipeline exceeding R30 billion as it…
Airlink to Launch Twice-Daily Cape Town–Lanseria Flights
Airlink will introduce twice-daily Embraer E190 flights between Cape Town and Lanseria from 4 December…
Airlink Launches Inaugural Cape Town-Mauritius Flights
Airlink inaugurated its twice-weekly Cape Town-Mauritius service on 2 October 2026, operating Embraer E195-E2 aircraft…
Aero Partner Africa Appointed as Robinson Dealer for Southern Africa
Aero Partner Africa has been appointed a Robinson dealer for seven Southern African markets, with…
ACSA Seeks Bids for Instrument Landing System Replacement
A tender has been issued in South Africa for the replacement of instrument landing systems…
AAD 2026 Brings New Aerospace Projects, UAVs and Export Business to Waterkloof
AAD 2026 brought new aerospace projects, UAVs, international aircraft, general aviation and five days of…
Straten CSL Opens Cape Town Base to Support Renewable Energy and Aviation Across Southern Africa
Straten CSL has opened a Cape Town base to support aviation, airport and renewable-energy projects,…
ATNS Board Appoints Matome Moholola as Chief Executive for Five-Year Term from November
The board of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Limited has appointed Matome Moholola…
Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Daily Durban Flights
Ethiopian Airlines will resume daily flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11 December 2026,…
Elders Flight 2026 Brings 500 Senior Citizens to the Skies
Around 500 senior citizens took to the skies from Wonderboom National Airport during the 2026…
SACAA Fee Schedule Applies from 1 October 2026: Changes for Pilots, Crew and Operators
New SACAA fees apply from 1 October 2026. Licence fees for pilots, cabin crew, AMEs…
Armscor Strengthens Support to Keep South African Air Force in the Skies
Armscor has appointed service providers to maintain and service the South African Air Force’s prime…