20 October 2025
African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in South Africa

19 October 2025
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 transforming…

16 October 2025
Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation, logistics…

12 October 2025
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 1,250…
ACSA Seeks Leave to Appeal on Baggage Screening Procurement Ruling
The Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) seeks leave to appeal a court ruling preventing…
SAWS Aviation Website Back Online Following Last Month’s Cyberattack
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has restored its aviation website following last month’s cyberattack.…
Airlink’s Journey to Retailing Independence with NDC
This article examines Airlink’s journey towards retailing independence through the adoption of NDC and Accelya’s…
Call for Proposals: Fund for Space Innovation (RASI)
The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) has launched the Research Accelerator Fund for Space…
ACSA Had a Bumper Peak Travel Period With a Strong 2026 Outlook
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a successful 2024 peak travel period, with a 91%…
The Plane Factory is Making its Mark in the Aviation Industry
The Plane Factory is reshaping the aviation industry with its global presence in aircraft sales,…
Airlink Receives 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award
Airlink has been honoured with the 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for its contribution…
Embraer and Airlink Sign Contract for Collaborative Inventory Planning
Embraer and Airlink have signed a Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) contract to enhance fleet support…
Fuel Shortages: Is the Re-Opening of NATREF Really the Light At the End of the Tunnel?
South Africa’s aviation industry faces uncertainty amid jet fuel shortages following the NATREF refinery fire.…
Unpacking the Recent Amendments to the SA-CATS and How ADS-B Plays a Role in Meeting the Requirements
In early January 2025, the Director of Civil Aviation, Poppy Khoza, announced significant amendments to…
EAA National Convention & Aero Club AirWeek Set for March 2025
The EAA National Convention & Aero Club AirWeek returns to Middelburg Airfield, Mpumalanga, from 6–9…
Transport on Jet Fuel Secured for OR Tambo International Airport
The National Department of Transport has confirmed that 121.1 million litres of jet fuel have…







