26 August 2026
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 first…
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18 August 2026
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 hub,…
18 August 2026
Airlink Expands Qatar Airways Codeshare to Add Doha
Airlink will place its code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from 31…
18 August 2026
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, with…
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South Africa: Appointment of New ATNS Board Members
South Africa’s Minister of Transport appoints new ATNS Board members effective 1 March 2026, with…
Licensing U-turn Follows FlySafair Sale: Questions Over Timing in South Africa’s Aviation Policy
South Africa’s aviation sector shifts as Harith acquires FlySafair while regulators withdraw race-based licensing rules…
SACAA Outlines Climate Priorities As Global Aviation Pushes For Unified Net-Zero Action
SACAA outlines its 2026 climate priorities, including a national SAF roadmap, CORSIA oversight and South…
South Africa Notice of Compliance with SA-CATS 64 Requirements for Cabin Crew Instructors and Examiners
SACAA confirms mandatory compliance with SA-CATS 64 for cabin crew instructors and examiners, aligned with…
South Africa Third Party Simulator User Certificate Renewal Process Updated
SACAA updates the renewal process for third party simulator user certificates, aligning it with annual…
Minister Dean Macpherson Signs Strategic MoUs to Rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and Strengthen Municipal Infrastructure in the North West
Minister Dean Macpherson signs MoUs to rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and support municipal infrastructure delivery in…
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…
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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…
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…