18 August 2026
South Africa’s ETA System a ‘Quantum Leap Forward’ for Immigration
South Africa has launched its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, combining biometric verification with automated…
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Aviation in South Africa
18 August 2026
SA Transport Minister Calls for More Women in Specialist Aviation Roles
South Africa’s Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has called for greater representation of women in specialised and…
18 August 2026
SAA Board Places Acting CEO on Special Leave, Appoints Mbeki as Replacement
SAA’s Board has placed Acting Group CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave pending an internal process,…
17 August 2026
Why Pilots Need to Cancel Nominated SAR
Landing at an unmanned aerodrome does not automatically cancel nominated Search and Rescue. Pilots need to…
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ATNS on Air Navigation Services, Procedure Recovery and Regional Growth
ATNS outlines progress on flight procedure recovery, regional service expansion and capacity rebuilding across Southern…
Cape Winelands Airport, A Closer Look at the Commercial and Operational Model
African Pilot examines the commercial logic, diversion economics and infrastructure strategy shaping the long-term viability…
Cape Town International Airport Soars Past 11 Million Passengers in 2025 as Cape Town Air Access Powers Growth
Cape Town International Airport handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, driven by route…
Airlink Reshapes its Regional Fleet Strategy
Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
SACAA Seeks Service Provider for Stakeholder Perception Surveys
The South African Civil Aviation Authority invites proposals for stakeholder perception surveys to support regulatory…
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequencies Across South Africa Network
Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity…
South Africa Publishes Revised Airport Charges Effective April 2026
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
AMI Opens New Off-Airport De-Group Facility in Johannesburg
Air Menzies International opens a new off-airport import de-group facility in Johannesburg, enhancing efficiency, compliance…
Airlink’s New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft Enters Service
Airlink has placed its first Embraer E195-E2 into service, boosting capacity and extending its regional…
LIFT Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Birthday Tail
LIFT celebrates its fifth anniversary by unveiling the winner of its limited-edition birthday tail competition,…
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in South Africa: A System Under Strain
An analysis of South Africa’s HEMS sector, examining dispatch delays, crew models, coverage gaps and…
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South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost…
ELITE Simulation Solutions Delivers South African CAA-Certified S923 FNPT II MCC to Cape Town Flight Training Centre
Elite Simulation Solutions delivers and secures SACAA certification for the ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC…
Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in…
Draft Airfreight Strategy for South Africa – Comments Invited
The Department of Transport has published South Africa’s Draft Airfreight Strategy under the Civil Aviation…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
SA’s DOT Notice on the Validity of Expired Licence Cards as Identification at Airports
South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
Discover the latest in Africa’s aviation growth, from Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways debt dispute to Air…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
AISI – Aerospace Industry Support Initiative
AISI, an initiative of the dtic and hosted by the CSIR, invites companies in aerospace,…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New South African Airways Service Connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone
Botswana Air Access welcomes South African Airways’ new double daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, boosting regional connectivity…
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
Explaining ACMI Through the Tuxedo Analogy
ACMI leasing, often described as an “airline in a box,” offers airlines flexibility without asset…
Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter…