26 March 2026
South Africa’s New Chief of the Air Force Announced
According to a bulletin from the Department of Defence, the current Chief of the Air Force…
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26 March 2026
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics growth,…
20 March 2026
Supporting the Human Side of Aviation: Mayday-SA Calls for Peer Volunteers
Mayday-SA invites experienced aviation professionals to join its confidential peer support network, strengthening mental health support…
13 March 2026
Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and grid…
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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…
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…
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Airlink Gets Ready to Connect Cape Town with Gaborone
Airlink will launch direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone on 01 April 2025, offering…
Airlink Expands Nairobi and Lusaka Flights This Month
Airlink is expanding its regional network with additional flights to Nairobi and Lusaka from 30…
Women in Aviation: South Africa’s Female Aircraft Engineer Paving the Path Forward
Meet Jean-Mari Fourie, a South African aircraft engineer paving the way for women in aviation…
Minister Creecy Provides Update on ATNS Stabilisation Efforts
Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy provides an update on efforts to stabilise and rebuild South…
SA Tourism Committee Welcomes Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan
South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism has welcomed the new Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan,…
South Africa’s Air Connectivity and Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan
At the BARSA Aviation Summit, South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille outlined the Tourism…
South Africa Launches Trusted Tour Operators Scheme to Boost Arrivals from India and China
South Africa launched the Trusted Tour Operators Scheme (TTOS) to streamline digital visa processing for…
Exploring the World of Private Charter with Luxaviation Africa
Discover how Luxaviation Africa is redefining private aviation across Africa. Offering bespoke charter services, aircraft…
South Africa’s Aviation Fuel Levy Set for Another Increase in 2025
Discover how the upcoming SACAA fuel levy increase, set for April 2025, will impact South…
Qatar Airways Launches Additional Flights to Global Destinations including Africa
Qatar Airways expands its global network with increased flight frequencies, including additional services to key…
Henley Group Holdings Announces Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul
Henley Group Holdings appoints Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul, enhancing…
SAA Has a New CEO, But Naturally, it is Clouded in Controversy
The recent appointment of Professor John Lamola as the Group CEO of South African Airways…
SANSA Hartebeesthoek Ground Station to Provide Critical TT&C Support for IM-2 Lunar Mission
SANSA’s Hartebeesthoek Ground Station is providing critical tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) support for the…
Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Barriers to Save Lives in Air Ambulance Missions
Discover how Universal Air Evac overcomes language barriers, resource constraints, and critical medical challenges to…
Henley Air Flight Training Announces Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training and Business Development
Henley Air Flight Training announces the appointment of Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training…