9 April 2026
South Africa Invites Applications for Civil Aviation Appeal Committee Appointments
South Africa invites applications and nominations for appointments to the Civil Aviation Appeal Committee, a statutory…
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Aviation in South Africa
7 April 2026
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa,…
7 April 2026
SGA and ACSA Sign Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen African Aviation Partnerships
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity, and…
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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…
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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…
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes Dassault-Approved Modification Work on Falcon 900EX
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed a 2C heavy…
Simaero South Africa Expands Training Capabilities with the Addition of an Embraer E190 Full-Flight Simulator
Simaero South Africa has added a certified Embraer E190 full-flight simulator at its Johannesburg training…
Tragic Loss at the West Coast Airshow
The organisers of the West Coast Airshow have confirmed, with profound sadness, the death of…
BARSA and CAASA Sign Landmark MoU at Summit 2025
At BARSA Summit 2025, BARSA and CAASA signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen…
Need to Conquer Your Fear of Flying? This Course Could Help You Fly with Confidence
Simuflight and Clinical Psychologist Shai Friedland launch a specialised Fear of Flying course using CBT…
The Bateleurs Take to the Skies for Critical Lion Relocation to Addo Elephant National Park
The Bateleurs successfully transported two lionesses by air from Khamab Kalahari Reserve to Addo Elephant…