African Pilot Magazine

Aviation in South Africa

15 September 2025
AISI – Aerospace Industry Support Initiative
AISI, an initiative of the dtic and hosted by the CSIR, invites companies in aerospace, defence,…
9 September 2025
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 expansion…
8 September 2025
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 and…
1 September 2025
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 warn…