The 2025–2029 business jet market forecast shows steady growth in new and pre-owned aircraft. Explore global trends, rising heavy jet demand, and Africa’s aviation outlook.
The Zambia Flying Doctor Service has issued a tender for aircraft repairs, spare parts, tools and equipment under a two-year Framework Agreement, supporting maintenance of its fixed-wing and rotary fleet. Submission deadline: 9 December 2025.
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has completed ADS-B upgrades across several business jet platforms, supporting SACAA compliance and enhancing aviation safety and tracking capability.
The EU outlines its aviation support for Africa at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting Global Gateway priorities, EASA technical programmes, SAF cooperation and actions aligned with SAATM and Agenda 2063.
Growthpoint invests in Cape Winelands Airport, joining RSA Aero to develop a world-class, sustainable aviation, logistics and tourism precinct in the Western Cape.
Blackhawk completes the first Garmin G1000 NXi Autothrottle and Autoland installation for the King Air 350, advancing cockpit automation and safety.
The Cessna SkyCourier® debuts in Africa as Absolute Aviation showcases its 19-seat turboprop, designed for efficiency, flexibility, and regional performance.
IADA’s 2025–2026 Market Portrait & Forecast highlights global business jet trends and growing demand for new aircraft across Africa.
CAASA and AfBAA reaffirm their partnership with a renewed MoU at the African Aviation Summit in Kigali, focusing on safety, advocacy and stronger regional engagement.
The Department of Transport has published South Africa’s Draft Airfreight Strategy under the Civil Aviation Act. Public comments are invited by 26 October 2025.
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan to advance business aviation across Africa.
Dawit Lemma highlights business aviation’s vital role in Africa’s economy, from UAVs to medevac, calling for stronger industry recognition.
Rotortrade’s Africa 2024–2025 market analysis highlights growth in Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya, with rising demand for pre-owned helicopters.
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and operational realities across the continent.
Viva Jets joins AEW 2025 as Gold Partner, showcasing private aviation’s role in Africa’s growth amid fleet expansion and strategic partnerships.
An AMREF Flying Doctors Cessna Citation XLS crashed after departing Wilson Airport on 7 August 2025, with no survivors. Investigation is underway.
Avincis celebrates 10 years of offshore helicopter operations in Mozambique, expanding its Leonardo AW139 fleet and supporting key energy projects like Eni’s Coral South FLNG with over 1,000 flight hours in 2024.
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s long-term commitment to Africa’s aviation, defence, and innovation sectors.
