10 August 2026
Department Moves to Expedite Amendments Affecting South Africa’s 12-Year Aircraft Rule
The Department of Transport has indicated that it will expedite the outstanding 33rd and 36th Civil…
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6 August 2026
Emirates and SAA Shift to Reciprocal Codesharing Across Southern and Central Africa
Emirates will place its code on selected South African Airways services for the first time, extending…
6 August 2026
CFS Aero Establishes OR Tambo International Airport as Its Primary Base of Operations
CFS Aero has announced the relocation of its primary base, corporate offices and managed aircraft fleet…
4 August 2026
FlySafair’s Kirby Gordon on Fleet Growth and Preparations for the 2028 MAX Arrival
FlySafair’s Kirby Gordon discusses the airline’s expected fleet growth during 2026, its response to a difficult…
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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…
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…
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.
ATNS and Chief Executive Mutually Agree to End Working Relationship
ATNS and CEO Nozipho Mdawe part ways by mutual agreement after three years in office.…
Deadline Looms for Comments on Airfreight Strategy
The Department of Transport urges stakeholders to submit comments on South Africa’s draft Airfreight Strategy…
South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability
Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting…
ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild
ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under…
ATNS Integrated Financial Report 2024/2025: Stabilisation, Accountability and Modernisation
ATNS reports modest profits amid major reforms, modernisation plans, and leadership changes to restore stability…
South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine…
Flights Serving Destinations Disrupted by Failure of Critical Air Navigation Service
Airlink confirms severe disruptions to flights serving Kruger Mpumalanga, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, and Mthatha due…
UJ Launches South Africa’s First Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a Continental Game-Changer in Emergency and Disaster Response
The University of Johannesburg has opened Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a four-storey facility…
Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation,…
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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…
SACAA Issues Tender to Review and Restructure Organisational Design
SACAA invites bids to review and redesign its organisational structure. Deadline: 12 August 2025 at…
Global Summit in Durban to Accelerate Development of Aviation Workforce
The ICAO and South African Civil Aviation Authority will host the 3rd NGAP Global Summit…
Qatar Airways Increases African Frequencies in New Winter Schedule
Qatar Airways increases its Africa network to 35 weekly flights this winter, with more services…
Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with…
Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s…
Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety…
Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot…
Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation
Discover how South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector is embracing digitalisation to overcome infrastructure challenges, improve…
FAA Greenlights First Electric Engine Propeller, A Leap Forward with Global Implications
The FAA has certified the first electric aircraft propeller—here’s what it means for global aviation…
Gauteng Strengthens Crime-Fighting Capacity with Drone Pilot Graduates
20 Gauteng traffic officers graduate as certified drone pilots, advancing e-Policing in the province’s fight…
CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
CFS Aviation Group, formerly Comair Flight Services, has restructured its ownership and brand following approval…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…