17 November 2025
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions cause…
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17 November 2025
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten new…
9 November 2025
FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student
FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking one…
9 November 2025
SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
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Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…
Africa’s Leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition Returns in 2026
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a…
ATNS Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme Update
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has commenced the maintenance of critical Instrument Flight Procedures…
Helihacking: A New Approach to Ecosystem Restoration
Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa’s Western Cape.…
FlySafair Sees an Exodus of South African Pilots to Greener, More Well-Paying Pastures
FlySafair pilots, South African aviation, pilot exodus, airline pilot salaries, Solidarity trade union, aviation workforce…
Parliamentary Committees Consider Inquiry into Anti-Competitive Practices in South Africa’s Low-Cost Airline Sector
South Africa’s Portfolio Committees on Trade, Industry and Competition, and Transport are considering a parliamentary…
Embraer and Denel sign MoU to cooperate on the KC- 390 Millennium
Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the KC-390…
Competition Tribunal South Africa Approves Dubai Aerospace Merger with Nordic Aviation Capital
The South African Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger between Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and…
43 Air School Announces Comprehensive Airline Training Agreement with Angola’s National TAAG Airlines
43 Air School has partnered with TAAG Angola Airlines to provide comprehensive pilot training at…
Flight Demand Increases International, Regional and Domestic Routes in South Africa
Flight demand is increasing across international, regional, and domestic routes in South Africa. With SAA…
Restoration of Sabre 361: Honouring Heritage Through Dedication and Craftsmanship
The restoration of Sabre 361 by Montagu Thorne and Matthew Olivier celebrates aviation heritage through…
JOLY Airlines Orders 30 ME-1A Amphibious Planes from Mallard Enterprises
JOLY Airlines, a South African startup, has ordered 30 ME-1A amphibious aircraft from Mallard Enterprises…
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Airlink Receives 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award
Airlink has been honoured with the 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for its contribution…
Embraer and Airlink Sign Contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
Embraer and Airlink have signed a Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) contract to enhance fleet support…
Fuel Shortages: Is the Re-Opening of NATREF Really the Light At the End of the Tunnel?
South Africa’s aviation industry faces uncertainty amid jet fuel shortages following the NATREF refinery fire.…
Unpacking the Recent Amendments to the SA-CATS and How ADS-B Plays a Role in Meeting the Requirements
In early January 2025, the Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, announced significant amendments to…
EAA National Convention & Aero Club AirWeek Set for March 2025
The EAA National Convention & Aero Club AirWeek returns to Middelburg Airfield, Mpumalanga, from 6–9…
Transport on Jet Fuel Secured for OR Tambo International Airport
The National Department of Transport has confirmed that 121.1 million litres of jet fuel have…
Lanseria International Airport Welcomes New Executive: Commercial & Business Development
Lanseria International Airport welcomes Mr. Christian Faure as Executive: Commercial & Business Development, bringing extensive…
SAA Fleet Expands to 20 Aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its fleet to 20 aircraft, marking a significant milestone…
South African Airways Resumes Flights to Tanzania
South African Airways has resumed daily flights to Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere International Airport after five…
SACAA Recognised as a Top Employer in Africa
Discover how the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) earned the prestigious title of Top…
Fuels Industry Association of SA Collaborates to Mitigate ORTIA Jet Fuel Supply Disruptions
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, in collaboration with Transnet and ACSA, is taking…
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA Collaborate on Risk Mitigation to Ensure Continued Operations at O.R. Tambo Airport After Refinery Fire
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued jet fuel supply at…
AERO South Africa Will Host its 5th Edition on 25-27 June 2025 at Lanseria International Airport
Join AERO South Africa 2025 at Lanseria International Airport from 25-27 June, showcasing the latest…
African Pilot Magazine Continues
As we approach the end of what has been a turbulent year, both for the…
Absolute Aviation Expands Lanseria Presence with New Hangar and Enhanced Capabilities
Absolute Aviation expands its facilities at Lanseria International Airport with a new hangar, workshop, offices,…
