9 March 2026
SACAA Welcomes Appointment of New Board
The South African Civil Aviation Authority confirms the appointment of a new Board led by Advocate…
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Aviation in South Africa
9 March 2026
South Africa: Appointment of New ATNS Board Members
South Africa’s Minister of Transport appoints new ATNS Board members effective 1 March 2026, with Zola…
1 March 2026
Licensing U-turn Follows FlySafair Sale: Questions Over Timing in South Africa’s Aviation Policy
South Africa’s aviation sector shifts as Harith acquires FlySafair while regulators withdraw race-based licensing rules for…
1 March 2026
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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.…
Africa’s Leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition Returns in 2026
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a…
ATNS Instrument Flight Procedure Maintenance Programme Update
Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has commenced the maintenance of critical Instrument Flight Procedures…
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…
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Lanseria International Airport Welcomes New Executive: Commercial & Business Development
Lanseria International Airport welcomes Mr. Christian Faure as Executive: Commercial & Business Development, bringing extensive…
SAA Fleet Expands to 20 Aircraft
South African Airways (SAA) has expanded its fleet to 20 aircraft, marking a significant milestone…
South African Airways Resumes Flights to Tanzania
South African Airways has resumed daily flights to Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere International Airport after five…
SACAA Recognised as a Top Employer in Africa
Discover how the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) earned the prestigious title of Top…
Fuels Industry Association of SA Collaborates to Mitigate ORTIA Jet Fuel Supply Disruptions
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa, in collaboration with Transnet and ACSA, is taking…
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA Collaborate on Risk Mitigation to Ensure Continued Operations at O.R. Tambo Airport After Refinery Fire
FIASA, NATREF, and ACSA implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure continued jet fuel supply at…
AERO South Africa Will Host its 5th Edition on 25-27 June 2025 at Lanseria International Airport
Join AERO South Africa 2025 at Lanseria International Airport from 25-27 June, showcasing the latest…
African Pilot Magazine Continues
As we approach the end of what has been a turbulent year, both for the…
Absolute Aviation Expands Lanseria Presence with New Hangar and Enhanced Capabilities
Absolute Aviation expands its facilities at Lanseria International Airport with a new hangar, workshop, offices,…
AERO South Africa 2024
AERO South Africa 2024 showcased the southern African General Aviation sector with over 70 exhibitors,…