10 February 2026
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual for…
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Aviation in South Africa
10 February 2026
Harith to Acquire FlySafair Subject to Regulatory Approval
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in African…
6 February 2026
ATNS on Air Navigation Services Procedure Recovery and Regional Growth
ATNS outlines progress on air navigation service recovery, flight procedure stabilisation and regional aviation growth across…
5 February 2026
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional and…
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ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Strengthens its Regional Presence with Renewed US FAA and African Approvals
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has renewed its FAA and multiple African civil aviation approvals,…
ACSA Introduces New Baggage Tracking Feature to Enhance Passenger Experience
ACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags…
Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Including Cape Town and Nigeria
Qatar Airways increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, operating nearly 3,000 additional…
Update on Jet A-1 Supply Constraints at Cape Town International Airport
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa explains that Jet A-1 constraints at Cape Town…
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand…
Emirates and South African Airways Enhance Codeshare Agreement, Building on 28 Years of Partnership
Emirates and South African Airways are enhancing their long-standing partnership with a new reciprocal codeshare,…
ATNS Updates to the Industry: Need for More Clarity
AASA urges ATNS to provide transparent timelines and solutions as ongoing Instrument Flight Procedure suspensions…
Embraer and Airlink Expand Partnership with Component Pool Program for E2 Jets
Embraer and Airlink have expanded their partnership with a Component Pool Program agreement covering ten…
FlySafair Unveils Protea Livery Designed by 22-Year-Old South African Student
FlySafair and Cricket South Africa unveil a Protea-themed aircraft livery by 22-year-old Dinika Naidu, marking…
SAA Extends African Connectivity with New Service Between Johannesburg and Gaborone
South African Airways launches a twice-daily Johannesburg–Gaborone service, strengthening intra-African connectivity, trade and regional integration.
ATNS and Chief Executive Mutually Agree to End Working Relationship
ATNS and CEO Nozipho Mdawe part ways by mutual agreement after three years in office.…
Deadline Looms for Comments on Airfreight Strategy
The Department of Transport urges stakeholders to submit comments on South Africa’s draft Airfreight Strategy…
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Growthpoint Backs Cape Winelands Airport with Landmark Partnership
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation,…
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…
South African Team Shines at 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships
South Africa’s Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh shone at the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships…
ATNS Update Regarding Chief Dawid Stuurman, Polokwane, and Kruger Mpumalanga International Airports
On Friday, 10 October 2025, the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd provided…
South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost…
ELITE Simulation Solutions Delivers South African CAA-Certified S923 FNPT II MCC to Cape Town Flight Training Centre
Elite Simulation Solutions delivers and secures SACAA certification for the ELITE S923 FNPT II MCC…
Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in…
Draft Airfreight Strategy for South Africa – Comments Invited
The Department of Transport has published South Africa’s Draft Airfreight Strategy under the Civil Aviation…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
SA’s DOT Notice on the Validity of Expired Licence Cards as Identification at Airports
South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
Africa’s Aviation Growth: A Snapshot
Discover the latest in Africa’s aviation growth, from Libya’s Afriqiyah Airways debt dispute to Air…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
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…
