15 July 2026
Competition Commission Recommends Conditional Approval of Harith Acquisition of Safair Holdings
South Africa’s Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve Harith Aviation’s proposed acquisition of…
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Aviation in South Africa
15 July 2026
Turkish Airlines Increases Direct Services to South Africa
Turkish Airlines will raise direct Istanbul services to Johannesburg and Cape Town to 20 weekly flights…
15 July 2026
AAD 2026 to Showcase Unmanned Systems as the Next Frontier for African Air Power
AAD 2026 will place unmanned aerial vehicles in focus at Air Force Base Waterkloof, with large…
13 July 2026
Airlink Sporting a Gorgeous Green Getup
Airlink revealed its green Skybucks-liveried Embraer E190, ZS-YAE, ahead of deployment on domestic and regional trunk…
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AISI – Aerospace Industry Support Initiative
AISI, an initiative of the dtic and hosted by the CSIR, invites companies in aerospace,…
Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from South African Civil Aviation Authority
Embraer’s E190-E2 and E195-E2 jets receive SACAA type certification, paving the way for Airlink’s fleet…
Botswana Air Access Welcomes New South African Airways Service Connecting Johannesburg and Gaborone
Botswana Air Access welcomes South African Airways’ new double daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, boosting regional connectivity…
The Next Step for SAA: An A330-300 Wet-Lease and the Challenge of Regaining Market Share
South African Airways has wet-leased a 2016 Airbus A330-300 to modernise its fleet, but analysts…
Explaining ACMI Through the Tuxedo Analogy
ACMI leasing, often described as an “airline in a box,” offers airlines flexibility without asset…
Second uAvionix FlightStation Installed at Lanseria International Airport in Partnership with National Airways Corporation (NAC)
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter…
Beyond Runways and Terminals
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) highlights its customer-centric strategy, digital transformation, and service excellence, driving…
SANDF Clarifies Status Of Oryx Helicopters
SANDF confirms its Oryx helicopters in the DRC are operational and maintained, dismissing claims of…
Court Victory: Sakeliga Wins BEE Case Against Air Services Regulator
Sakeliga secures a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring it unlawful to tie air service…
Supporting the Unsung Heroes of Aviation – The Story of Mayday-SA
Discover how Mayday-SA is leading the way in aviation mental health support, helping pilots and…
Opinion: What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
ACSA unveils plans for three aerotropolises and six smart airport cities, transforming South Africa’s airports…
Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg…
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South Africa: Transport Ministry Advances Sector Transformation with Integrated Charter and New Development Funds
South Africa’s Department of Transport is advancing sector-wide transformation through revised Transport Sector Codes, a…
Qatar Airways Revolutionises In-Flight Connectivity in African Skies with Ultra-High-Speed Starlink Internet
Qatar Airways introduces ultra-fast, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi on Cape Town–Doha flights starting 1 June 2025,…
South Africa’s Transport Department Seeks to Appoint Consultant to Advise Regulating Committee on ACSA and ATNS Tariff Permissions (2026/27–2030/31)
South Africa’s Department of Transport has issued a tender to appoint a consultant to advise…
South Africa’s Transport Department Moves to Modernise Aviation Licensing
The South African Department of Transport is seeking a service provider to develop and manage…
SAA Operations Resilient Post Cyber Incident – Digital Forensic Investigation Underway
South African Airways confirms a major cyber incident affecting its systems, with digital forensic investigations…
South Africa: AISI Calls for Aerospace and Defence Manufacturers to Apply for Supplier Development Support
South Africa’s Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) invites aerospace and defence manufacturers to apply for…
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA Sign MoU
Federal Airlines and Mayday-SA have signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding—the first of its kind…
ATNS Provides Update on Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) reports progress on its Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme,…
South African Civil Aviation Authority Tables Strategic Plan for 2025–2030
The South African Civil Aviation Authority’s Strategic Plan for 2025–2030 focuses on strengthening compliance with…
Preliminary Report Issued for ZU-IMP Impala MK1 Accident at West Coast Saldanha Airshow
The Accident and Incident Investigations Division (AIID) of the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)…
Armscor Tables Strategic Defence Path in Corporate Plan 2025
Armscor’s 2025 Corporate Plan outlines a strategic defence vision with a strong aviation focus, including…
Defence Strategic Plan 2025–2030 Tabled by Department of Defence
The Department of Defence has tabled South Africa’s Defence Strategic Plan for 2025–2030, outlining the…
Airlink Achieves IATA Environmental Assessment Certification
Airlink has earned IATA’s IEnvA environmental certification, affirming its commitment to sustainability and wildlife protection,…
Regulatory Authorities Wade into South Africa’s Turbulent Aviation Sector
Regulators are cracking down on South Africa’s aviation sector amid rising complaints, fuel supply instability,…
Airport and Runway Expansion in Africa: Africa’s Aviation Revolution?
Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand.…