2 September 2026
Familiar Risks Still Require Careful Decisions
SACAA occurrence data and two recent investigations show how performance limitations, weather, fading daylight and planning…
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28 August 2026
Sling Aircraft AMO Becomes a Rotax Approved Repair Centre
Sling Aircraft’s SACAA-approved AMO at Tedderfield Airpark has become a Rotax Approved Repair Centre, expanding maintenance,…
28 August 2026
Tedderfield Air Park
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Defence Committees Commend Denel Aeronautics for Operational Effectiveness and Stability
South Africa’s defence committees have commended Denel Aeronautics as a critical strategic partner to the…
South Africa Ranks 8th Globally on Aviation Safety
South Africa has achieved a preliminary ICAO aviation safety audit result of 95.12%, placing the…
Excellentia Expands Fleet as Pilot Demand Drives Aircraft Investment
Excellentia plans 70 more Sling trainers as pilot demand drives growth across Lanseria and Grand…
Vektor Aviation Highlights Compliance and Insurance Requirements in South African Drone Operations
Vektor Aviation outlines key compliance and insurance requirements for drone operations in South Africa, including…
When the Medical Feels More Daunting Than the Flying
Dr Mike Brown shares practical guidance on pilot medical renewals, SACAA protocols and staying fit…
Parys Taildragger Fly-In Highlights Commercial and Community Value of General Aviation Events
The Parys fly-in showed how GA events support business visibility, owner services and community engagement.
Woolpert Hands Over Static Partenavia P.68 Airframe to Girls Fly Africa at Grand Central Airport
Woolpert has handed over a static Partenavia P.68 airframe to Girls Fly Africa at Grand…
Emirates and Wesgro Sign MoU to Stimulate Inbound Tourism to the Western Cape
Emirates and Wesgro sign an MoU at WTM Africa to drive inbound tourism, promote Cape…
South Africa Publishes Draft National Airports Development Plan for Public Comment
South Africa releases its draft National Airports Development Plan (NADP) for public comment, outlining a…
The Nostalgia of a Bygone Era: SAAMS Simulated Flight Experience Onboard a DC-4
SAAMS opened its 40th anniversary year with a DC-4 simulated flight at Rand Airport, spotlighting…
SAA Announces Resignation of Group Chief Executive Officer, Prof. John Lamola
South African Airways CEO Prof John Lamola will step down at the end of April…
Children’s Flight 2026: The Final Push
Support Children’s Flight South Africa 2026. Help fund aircraft, event services and children’s experiences at…
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Investec Corporate & Investment Bank Supports Global Airways and LIFT’s Fleet Flexibility with A320 Financing
Investec finances Airbus A320 for Global Airways, enhancing fleet flexibility between LIFT’s domestic services and…
FlySafair Welcomes Proposed New Shareholder, Reaffirms Business as Usual
FlySafair confirms a proposed new shareholder, subject to regulatory approvals, while reaffirming business as usual…
Harith to Acquire FlySafair Subject to Regulatory Approval
Harith has agreed to acquire FlySafair, subject to regulatory approval, reinforcing its long-term strategy in…
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…