19 April 2026
South Africa Publishes Draft National Airports Development Plan for Public Comment
South Africa releases its draft National Airports Development Plan (NADP) for public comment, outlining a coordinated,…
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Aviation in South Africa
19 April 2026
The Nostalgia of a Bygone Era: SAAMS Simulated Flight Experience Onboard a DC-4
SAAMS opened its 40th anniversary year with a DC-4 simulated flight at Rand Airport, spotlighting South…
10 April 2026
SAA Announces Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola
South African Airways CEO Prof John Lamola will step down at the end of April 2026,…
10 April 2026
Children’s Flight 2026: The Final Push
Support Children’s Flight South Africa 2026. Help fund aircraft, event services and children’s experiences at this…
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Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg…
South Africa Joint Statement on US Tariffs
South Africa has announced a comprehensive five-point strategy to address the United States’ 30% tariffs,…
South Africa Strengthens Position in Afreximbank with Cabinet Approval of Class A Shareholding
South Africa has secured Cabinet approval to join the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a…
FlySafair’s Business Booster Competition Returns for a Fourth Year
FlySafair’s Business Booster empowers South African SMEs with flights, exposure, and growth opportunities to scale…
Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
Board of Directors for South African Airways (SAA)
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirms Cabinet approval of the new SAA Board, tasked with growth,…
South Africa: Public Comment Invited on Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025
The DTIC invites comment on the Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025,…
Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and…
ORTIA Air Traffic Control System Failure Sparks Major Flight Disruptions
A critical ATC system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport causes major flight delays, echoing…
SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route
South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism…
ACSA Issues Tender for Maintenance of Aircraft Docking Systems at OR Tambo
ACSA invites bids for a two-year maintenance contract for Visual Docking Guidance Systems at OR…
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South Africa’s Transport Department Seeks to Appoint Consultant to Advise Regulating Committee on ACSA and ATNS Tariff Permissions (2026/27–2030/31)
South Africa’s Department of Transport has issued a tender to appoint a consultant to advise…
South Africa’s Transport Department Moves to Modernise Aviation Licensing
The South African Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to develop and manage…
SAA Operations Resilient Post Cyber Incident – Digital Forensic Investigation Underway
South African Airways confirms a major cyber incident affecting its systems, with digital forensic investigations…
South Africa: AISI Calls for Aerospace and Defence Manufacturers to Apply for Supplier Development Support
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) invites aerospace and defence manufacturers to apply for…
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA Sign MoU
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind…
ATNS Provides Update on Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) reports progress on its Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme,…
South African Civil Aviation Authority Tables Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 focuses on strengthening compliance with…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Armscor Tables Strategic Defence Path in Corporate Plan 2025
Armscor’s 2025 Corporate Plan outlines a strategic defence vision with a strong aviation focus, including…
Defence Strategic Plan 2025–2030 Tabled by Department of Defence
The Department of Defence has tabled South Africa’s Defence Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, outlining the…
Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection,…
Regulatory Authorities Wade into South Africa’s Turbulent Aviation Sector
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability,…
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…