3 August 2026
Fastjet Zimbabwe Trials Airbus A320 and Business Premium on Johannesburg Routes
Fastjet Zimbabwe is trialling a leased Airbus A320-200 and a Business Premium product on its Johannesburg…
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3 August 2026
Kenya Airways Boeing 777-300ER Returns to Johannesburg
Kenya Airways deployed Boeing 777-300ER 5Y-KZX to Johannesburg, marking its first recorded service to the route…
26 July 2026
Aviation Training Must Build Operational Readiness, Not Just Qualifications
Alt Academy speakers outlined a training model focused on competence, practical assessment, reliable equipment and clearer…
25 July 2026
Africa’s Drone Economy Needs Paying Demand, Not More Demonstrations
Africa’s drone sector needs repeat customers, outcome-based procurement and sustainable operating margins to progress from demonstrations…
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FlySafair’s Growth Story: 11 Years of Connecting South Africa
FlySafair marks 11 years of affordable air travel, operating 37 Boeing 737 aircraft and over…
South African Team Shines at 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships
South Africa’s Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh shone at the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
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…
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Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at…
Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns
A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in…
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape…
Aero South Africa 2025 – What the GA Pilot Missed
Aero SA 2025 brought together GA pilots, students, and enthusiasts at Lanseria, showcasing everything from…
Absolute Aviation Sign MOA to Acquire Shares in Century Avionics
Absolute Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Agreement to acquire a stake in Century Avionics,…
Aviation Finance Requires Deep Sector Expertise and a Bespoke Approach – Absa Business Banking
Absa Business Banking highlights the importance of tailored aviation finance in supporting South Africa’s growing…
South Africa’s Aviation Industry Goes to War With the SACAA
South Africa’s aviation industry faces turmoil as SACAA enforces a 12-year engine overhaul rule, grounding…
South Africa’s Low-Cost Airlines Are Taking Off – Again
South Africa’s budget airlines are taking off — with FlySafair winning big, Airlink upgrading, and…
SACAA Gives Clarity on the Withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and the Impact on 12-Year Engine Overhaul Regulations
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) clarifies the withdrawal of AIC 18.19 and its…
Clarification on Mango Airlines Business Rescue and SAA’s role
South African Airways clarifies its role in Mango Airlines’ business rescue, confirming it has no…
Stick n Throttle Aviation, based in South Africa, enhances its training with a new ALSIM ALX Simulator
Stick n Throttle Aviation in South Africa enhances its flight training capabilities with the integration…
Minister Creecy Orders Mediation between ACSA and Airports Coordination Services over Baggage Screening Dispute
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has issued a ministerial order directing the ACSA Board to enter…
AERO South Africa and AfBAA Announce Partnership and Safety & Training Workshop
AERO South Africa 2025 and the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) partner to host a…
Public Input Invited on South Africa’s Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy
South Africa’s Department of Transport has released the Draft Comprehensive Civil Aviation Policy for public…
Rescued Secretary Bird Flown to Safety in Easter Weekend Conservation Mission
A juvenile secretary bird rescued in the Karoo was flown to safety in Dullstroom by…