3 July 2026
LATAM Airlines Launches Inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo Flight, Unlocking South America’s Largest Network
LATAM Airlines has launched its inaugural Cape Town–São Paulo service, creating a direct air link between…
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25 June 2026
LIFT Expands Payment Options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and Crypto
LIFT has expanded its direct payment options with Apple Pay, Google Pay and cryptocurrency payments via…
25 June 2026
Maluti B-747SP ZS-SPC 50-Year Milestone Marked at the SAA Museum
The SAA Museum Society marked Maluti’s 50-year milestone inside the preserved Boeing 747SP at Rand Airport,…
25 June 2026
Emirates Launches World’s Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in South Africa and other markets, with expanded medical…
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Global Summit in Durban to Accelerate Development of Aviation Workforce
The ICAO and South African Civil Aviation Authority will host the 3rd NGAP Global Summit…
Qatar Airways Increases African Frequencies in New Winter Schedule
Qatar Airways increases its Africa network to 35 weekly flights this winter, with more services…
Airbus Expands its Footprint in Africa with a New Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with…
Gabriel Semelas Reaffirms Airbus Commitment to Africa as New Support Centre Opens in Johannesburg
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s…
Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety…
Africa’s First H125 Virtual Reality Simulator Enhances Pilot Training in Southern Africa
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot…
Navigating Discrete Manufacturing in South Africa Through Digitalisation
Discover how South Africa’s discrete manufacturing sector is embracing digitalisation to overcome infrastructure challenges, improve…
FAA Greenlights First Electric Engine Propeller, A Leap Forward with Global Implications
The FAA has certified the first electric aircraft propeller—here’s what it means for global aviation…
Gauteng Strengthens Crime-Fighting Capacity with Drone Pilot Graduates
20 Gauteng traffic officers graduate as certified drone pilots, advancing e-Policing in the province’s fight…
CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
CFS Aviation Group, formerly Comair Flight Services, has restructured its ownership and brand following approval…
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with…
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…
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Need to Conquer Your Fear of Flying? This Course Could Help You Fly with Confidence
Simuflight and Clinical Psychologist Shai Friedland launch a specialised Fear of Flying course using CBT…
The Bateleurs Take to the Skies for Critical Lion Relocation to Addo Elephant National Park
The Bateleurs successfully transported two lionesses by air from Khamab Kalahari Reserve to Addo Elephant…
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…