24 June 2026
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 teams…
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Aviation in South Africa
16 June 2026
Aviation Safety Investigation Board (ASIB)
15 June 2026
Airlink Non-Stop Flights from Cape Town to Mauritius
Airlink will launch twice-weekly direct Cape Town to Mauritius flights on 2 October 2026 using its…
15 June 2026
Garmin Avionics Navigation Database Coverage Expands to Africa
Garmin has expanded its Navigation Database coverage to Africa, giving aircraft owners and operators across more…
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South Africa Invites Applications for Civil Aviation Appeal Committee Appointments
South Africa invites applications and nominations for appointments to the Civil Aviation Appeal Committee, a…
Fueling Africa’s Flight: A Techno-Economic Assessment of Sustainable Aviation Fuels in Africa
The World Bank assesses sustainable aviation fuel production potential in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria and South…
SGA and ACSA Sign Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to Strengthen African Aviation Partnerships
SGA and ACSA sign a Sister Airports Cooperation Agreement to strengthen aviation partnerships, improve connectivity,…
South Africa’s New Chief of the Air Force Announced
According to a bulletin from the Department of Defence, the current Chief of the Air…
ACSA and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality Sign MoU to Advance Development at Bram Fischer International Airport
Airports Company South Africa and Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality sign MoU to drive airport development, logistics…
Supporting the Human Side of Aviation: Mayday-SA Calls for Peer Volunteers
Mayday-SA invites experienced aviation professionals to join its confidential peer support network, strengthening mental health…
Seven Bell 407GXis to Join South Africa’s Transmission Company
NTCSA has signed to acquire seven Bell 407GXis to support powerline maintenance, emergency management and…
SAA Welcomes 18-Year Jail Sentence for Former Employee in Aircraft Components Theft Syndicate
SAA has welcomed the 18-year jail sentence handed to a former SAAT employee convicted of…
Africa Must Move from Aviation Fragmentation to Integration
South Africa’s Transport Minister Barbara Creecy calls for African aviation integration, urging progress on SAATM…
South African Fuel Cell Milestone Signals Momentum for Hydrogen Aviation
South African researchers validate a locally developed fuel cell component for hydrogen-powered UAVs, marking a…
SACAA Welcomes Appointment of New Board
The South African Civil Aviation Authority confirms the appointment of a new Board led by…
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Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional…
Airlink Inaugurates Johannesburg–Nacala Service
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the…
The Eagle Turns 106 as the South African Air Force Marks Another Year of Service
The South African Air Force marks 106 years of service with a Prestige Parade at…
ATNS on Air Navigation Services, Procedure Recovery and Regional Growth
ATNS outlines progress on flight procedure recovery, regional service expansion and capacity rebuilding across Southern…
Cape Winelands Airport, A Closer Look at the Commercial and Operational Model
African Pilot examines the commercial logic, diversion economics and infrastructure strategy shaping the long-term viability…
Cape Town International Airport Soars Past 11 Million Passengers in 2025 as Cape Town Air Access Powers Growth
Cape Town International Airport handled a record 11.1 million passengers in 2025, driven by route…
Airlink Reshapes its Regional Fleet Strategy
Airlink outlines a long-term fleet strategy centred on Embraer E2 aircraft, retiring E135/E140 jets and…
South African Airways and CemAir Sign Game-Changing Domestic Codeshare Agreement
South African Airways and CemAir have launched a domestic codeshare partnership, expanding regional connectivity and…
SACAA Seeks Service Provider for Stakeholder Perception Surveys
The South African Civil Aviation Authority invites proposals for stakeholder perception surveys to support regulatory…
Qatar Airways Expands Flight Frequencies Across South Africa Network
Qatar Airways increases weekly flights to Cape Town, Johannesburg and Durban, strengthening South Africa connectivity…
South Africa Publishes Revised Airport Charges Effective April 2026
South Africa confirms revised ACSA airport charges effective 1 April 2026, covering landing, parking and…
AMI Opens New Off-Airport De-Group Facility in Johannesburg
Air Menzies International opens a new off-airport import de-group facility in Johannesburg, enhancing efficiency, compliance…
Airlink’s New Embraer E195-E2 Aircraft Enters Service
Airlink has placed its first Embraer E195-E2 into service, boosting capacity and extending its regional…
LIFT Celebrates 5th Anniversary with Limited-Edition Birthday Tail
LIFT celebrates its fifth anniversary by unveiling the winner of its limited-edition birthday tail competition,…
Helicopter Emergency Medical Services in South Africa: A System Under Strain
An analysis of South Africa’s HEMS sector, examining dispatch delays, crew models, coverage gaps and…