17 May 2026
ACSA Confirms Leadership Transition as Mpumi Mpofu’s CEO Tenure Ends
Airports Company South Africa has announced a planned leadership transition, with CEO Ms Mpumi Mpofu set…
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African Pilot Magazine
Aviation in South Africa
17 May 2026
South Africa’s Department of Transport Seeks Senior Civil Aviation Candidate
South Africa’s National Department of Transport has advertised a senior position within its Civil Aviation branch,…
17 May 2026
AERO SA 2026
17 May 2026
AERO South Africa 2026: One Month Out
AERO South Africa runs at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, with exhibitors…
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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…
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…
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Court Victory: Sakeliga Wins BEE Case Against Air Services Regulator
Sakeliga secures a landmark Pretoria High Court ruling declaring it unlawful to tie air service…
Supporting the Unsung Heroes of Aviation – The Story of Mayday-SA
Discover how Mayday-SA is leading the way in aviation mental health support, helping pilots and…
Opinion: What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
ACSA unveils plans for three aerotropolises and six smart airport cities, transforming South Africa’s airports…
Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants
Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg…
South Africa Joint Statement on US Tariffs
South Africa has announced a comprehensive five-point strategy to address the United States’ 30% tariffs,…
South Africa Strengthens Position in Afreximbank with Cabinet Approval of Class A Shareholding
South Africa has secured Cabinet approval to join the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as a…
FlySafair’s Business Booster Competition Returns for a Fourth Year
FlySafair’s Business Booster empowers South African SMEs with flights, exposure, and growth opportunities to scale…
Lanseria International Airport Becomes First in Africa to Deploy Avionix FlightLine, Pioneering the Future of Surface and Airspace Awareness
Lanseria International Airport leads Africa with Avionix FlightLine, enhancing airspace safety and real-time aircraft monitoring.
SA’s Aviation: Strategic Driver of Economic Growth
In 2023, aviation contributed USD 5.7 billion to South Africa’s economy, supporting 46,000 jobs. Government…
Board of Directors for South African Airways (SAA)
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirms Cabinet approval of the new SAA Board, tasked with growth,…
South Africa: Public Comment Invited on Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025
The DTIC invites comment on the Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025,…
Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink confirms lease of 10 new Embraer E195-E2 aircraft from Azorra, boosting fleet capacity and…
ORTIA Air Traffic Control System Failure Sparks Major Flight Disruptions
A critical ATC system failure at O.R. Tambo International Airport causes major flight delays, echoing…
SAA Launches Direct Cape Town–Mauritius Route
South African Airways to begin direct Cape Town–Mauritius flights on 9 December 2025, boosting tourism…
ACSA Issues Tender for Maintenance of Aircraft Docking Systems at OR Tambo
ACSA invites bids for a two-year maintenance contract for Visual Docking Guidance Systems at OR…