11 September 2026
WECAIR and Alt Academy Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch a Pioneering Pilot Training Program Across Three Continents
WECAIR and South Africa-based Alt Academy have partnered on a pilot training pathway spanning the United…
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11 September 2026
Armscor and Denel Strengthen Collaboration Ahead of AAD 2026
Armscor and Denel have committed to closer cooperation following their inaugural joint board meeting, with SANDF…
10 September 2026
High Court Sets Aside B-BBEE Criteria in International Air Service Licensing
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria has set aside the International Air Services…
10 September 2026
GA-ATS Details Do228 NXT Plans for Africa Ahead of AAD 2026
GA-ATS has outlined Do228 NXT production, delivery, support and partnership plans as it develops opportunities for…
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Airlink Expands NDC Distribution Through NDC Gateway
Airlink’s NDC content is now distributed through NDC Gateway, giving IATA-accredited agencies on the platform…
Do228 NXT Makes African Debut at El Alamein Airshow and AAD 2026
General Atomics AeroTec Systems will bring its new Do228 NXT turboprop to Africa for the…
TAAG Cargo Flies Two Lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via Luanda
TAAG Angola Airlines has transported two adult lions from Johannesburg to Lagos via its Luanda…
Airlink Expands Qatar Airways Codeshare to Add Doha
Airlink will place its code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from…
Airbus Data Shows 300 Aircraft in African Airline Fleets at End-July 2026
Airbus’s latest Africa data shows 300 aircraft in service with African operators at end-July 2026,…
South Africa’s ETA System a ‘Quantum Leap Forward’ for Immigration
South Africa has launched its new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, combining biometric verification with…
SA Transport Minister Calls for More Women in Specialist Aviation Roles
South Africa’s Transport Minister, Barbara Creecy, has called for greater representation of women in specialised…
SAA Board Places Acting CEO on Special Leave, Appoints Mbeki as Replacement
SAA’s Board has placed Acting Group CEO Matshela Seshibe on special leave pending an internal…
Why Pilots Need to Cancel Nominated SAR
Landing at an unmanned aerodrome does not automatically cancel nominated Search and Rescue. Pilots need…
Flight Training in South Africa: What to Verify Before You Enrol
Before enrolling at a South African flying school, prospective students should verify the ATO’s approval,…
Enstrom Helicopter Delivers New 480B to Safomar Aviation, Strengthening Longstanding African Partnership
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation, marking its…
Turkish Airlines Balances Regional Headwinds Through Agile Capacity Management; Delivers R3.6 Billion Net Profit in Q2 2026
Turkish Airlines recorded a USD 197 million (approximately R3.6 billion) net profit in Q2 2026…
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Aviation Training Must Build Operational Readiness, Not Just Qualifications
Alt Academy speakers outlined a training model focused on competence, practical assessment, reliable equipment and…
Africa’s Drone Economy Needs Paying Demand, Not More Demonstrations
Africa’s drone sector needs repeat customers, outcome-based procurement and sustainable operating margins to progress from…
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…
Turkish Airlines Increases Direct Services to South Africa
Turkish Airlines will raise direct Istanbul services to Johannesburg and Cape Town to 20 weekly…
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…
Airlink Sporting a Gorgeous Green Getup
Airlink revealed its green Skybucks-liveried Embraer E190, ZS-YAE, ahead of deployment on domestic and regional…
LIFT and GO7 Back Airline-Controlled Virtual Interlining as New Model for African Connectivity
LIFT is among the first airlines to implement GO7’s Orchestrated Virtual Interlining solution, backing an…
SAA Says Middle East Conflict Slows Expansion Plans as Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines
South African Airways says the Middle East conflict has delayed some expansion plans, while higher…
Space Weather Moves onto Africa’s Aviation Risk Agenda
At the AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention, Mpho Tshisaphungo of the South African National Space…
AFRAA Youth in Aviation Event Connects More Than 200 Students with Aviation Careers
More than 200 high school students from across Johannesburg explored careers in aviation during AFRAA’s…
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…
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…
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…
Emirates Launches World’s Most Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Emirates has launched Comprehensive Travel Cover, available in South Africa and other markets, with expanded…
Airlink’s on the Wing as the Official Domestic Airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry
Airlink will serve as the exclusive domestic airline for Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry 2026, transporting national…