15 July 2026
Competition Commission Recommends Conditional Approval of Harith Acquisition of Safair Holdings
South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Harith Aviation’s proposed acquisition of…
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Aviation in South Africa
15 July 2026
Turkish Airlines Increases Direct Services to South Africa
Turkish Airlines will raise direct Istanbul services to Johannesburg and Cape Town to 20 weekly flights…
15 July 2026
AAD 2026 to Showcase Unmanned Systems as the Next Frontier for African Air Power
AAD 2026 will place unmanned aerial vehicles in focus at Air Force Base Waterkloof, with large…
13 July 2026
Airlink Sporting a Gorgeous Green Getup
Airlink revealed its green Skybucks-liveried Embraer E190, ZS-YAE, ahead of deployment on domestic and regional trunk…
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LIFT and GO7 Back Airline-Controlled Virtual Interlining as New Model for African Connectivity
LIFT is among the first airlines to implement GO7’s Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, backing an…
SAA Says Middle East Conflict Slows Expansion Plans as Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines
South African Airways says the Middle East conflict has delayed some expansion plans, while higher…
Space Weather Moves onto Africa’s Aviation Risk Agenda
At the AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Mpho Tshisaphungo of the South African National Space…
AFRAA Youth in Aviation Event Connects More Than 200 Students with Aviation Careers
More than 200 high school students from across Johannesburg explored careers in aviation during AFRAA’s…
LATAM Airlines Launches Inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo Flight, Unlocking South America’s Largest Network
LATAM Airlines has launched its inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo service, creating a direct air link…
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto
LIFT has expanded its direct payment options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments…
Maluti B-747SP ZS-SPC 50-Year Milestone Marked at the SAA Museum
The SAA Museum Society marked Maluti’s 50-year milestone inside the preserved Boeing 747SP at Rand…
Emirates Launches World’s Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in South Africa and other markets, with expanded…
Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Airlink will serve as the exclusive domestic airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, transporting national…
Airlink Non-Stop Flights from Cape Town to Mauritius
Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights on 2 October 2026 using…
Garmin Avionics Navigation Database Coverage Expands to Africa
Garmin has expanded its Navigation Database coverage to Africa, giving aircraft owners and operators across…
AJW Technique Secures South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Approval
AJW Technique has received SACAA Approved Maintenance Organisation approval for civilian aeronautical component maintenance, expanding…
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National Assembly Recommends Candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board and Independent Tribunal for Social Assistance Appeals
South Africa’s National Assembly has recommended seven candidates for the Aviation Safety Investigation Board, with…
AERO South Africa Opens This Week with Expanded General Aviation Programme
AERO South Africa opens at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, bringing…
HENSOLDT and Robin Partner to Protect Barn Swallows and Enhance Safety at King Shaka International Airport
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have partnered to deploy MAX avian radar at King…
Open R&D Opportunity for Aerospace Innovation
The Transnational Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026 is open for international R&D projects, with aerospace among…
New ACSA Board Announced to Steer Next Phase of Strategic Growth
Airports Company South Africa has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors as the…
Sishen Airfield Tests Emergency Readiness Through Multi-Agency Drill
Sishen Airfield near Kathu in the Northern Cape has conducted a multi-agency emergency drill to…
Wings, Wide Eyes and a Runway Full of Wonder: The 11th Children’s Flight
The 11th Children’s Flight brought 500 children to Jack Taylor Airfield for a day of…
Airlink to Launch First Ever Non-Stop Cape Town-Zanzibar Service
Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service from 03 October 2026, operating weekly…
Airlinepros International Appointed GSA for LIFT in Five Key Global Markets
AirlinePros International has been appointed as General Sales Agent for LIFT in Australia, Canada, Germany,…
ACSA Confirms Leadership Transition as Mpumi Mpofu’s CEO Tenure Ends
Airports Company South Africa has announced a planned leadership transition, with CEO Ms Mpumi Mpofu…
South Africa’s Department of Transport Seeks Senior Civil Aviation Candidate
South Africa’s National Department of Transport has advertised a senior position within its Civil Aviation…
AERO South Africa 2026: One Month Out
AERO South Africa runs at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, with…
Defence Committees Commend Denel Aeronautics for Operational Effectiveness and Stability
South Africa’s defence committees have commended Denel Aeronautics as a critical strategic partner to the…
South Africa Ranks 8th Globally on Aviation Safety
South Africa has achieved a preliminary ICAO aviation safety audit result of 95.12%, placing the…
Excellentia Expands Fleet as Pilot Demand Drives Aircraft Investment
Excellentia plans 70 more Sling trainers as pilot demand drives growth across Lanseria and Grand…