8 June 2026
AERO South Africa Opens This Week with Expanded General Aviation Programme
AERO South Africa opens at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, bringing together…
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29 May 2026
HENSOLDT and Robin Partner to Protect Barn Swallows and Enhance Safety at King Shaka International Airport
HENSOLDT South Africa and Robin Radar have partnered to deploy MAX avian radar at King Shaka…
29 May 2026
Open R&D Opportunity for Aerospace Innovation
The Transnational Eureka Lightweighting Call 2026 is open for international R&D projects, with aerospace among the…
22 May 2026
New ACSA Board Announced to Steer Next Phase of Strategic Growth
Airports Company South Africa has announced new appointments to its Board of Directors as the company…
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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,…
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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…
South Africa’s Air Navigation Crisis Grounds Flights and Threatens Economic Stability
Flight cancellations and delays across South Africa as ATNS fails to maintain navigation procedures, disrupting…
ATNS Says It’s Making Good Progress to Stabilise and Rebuild
ATNS reports significant progress in stabilising operations, restoring flight procedures, and rebuilding core capacity under…
ATNS Integrated Financial Report 2024/2025: Stabilisation, Accountability and Modernisation
ATNS reports modest profits amid major reforms, modernisation plans, and leadership changes to restore stability…
South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine…
Flights Serving Destinations Disrupted by Failure of Critical Air Navigation Service
Airlink confirms severe disruptions to flights serving Kruger Mpumalanga, Pietermaritzburg, Richards Bay, and Mthatha due…
UJ Launches South Africa’s First Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a Continental Game-Changer in Emergency and Disaster Response
The University of Johannesburg has opened Africa’s first Advanced Rescue Simulation Centre, a four-storey facility…
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…