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 tourism and regional air connectivity.
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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 new leadership and expert guidance.
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Entebbe Airport Celebrates Record Growth in Passenger and Cargo Traffic as Uganda Hails Aviation Boom
Entebbe Airport records historic growth in passengers and cargo as Uganda launches Phase II expansion, marking a new era for the nation’s aviation industry.
Africa’s Skies at a Crossroads: ATNS Turbulence Underscores Urgent Need for Aviation Reform
ATNS’s suspension of 300+ flight procedures exposes deep cracks in South Africa’s airspace system, reinforcing AASA’s call for bold aviation reform.
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s aviation potential and growth.
Africa’s Skies at a Crossroads: ATNS Turbulence Underscores Urgent Need for Aviation Reform
ATNS’s suspension of 300+ flight procedures exposes deep cracks in South Africa’s airspace system, reinforcing AASA’s call for bold aviation reform.
AASA Calls for Bold Interventions to Transform African Aviation
AASA urges regulatory harmonisation, open markets, supply chain stability, and sustainable reforms to unlock Africa’s aviation potential and growth.
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 the following update regarding the ongoing instrument flight procedure maintenance programme at three international airports. Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport The instrument landing system (ILS) procedure for Runway 26 at the airport had to be suspended this week in order…
New Cloud Platform Transforms Global Air Traffic Communication
SITA launches ATC Bridge, a secure cloud platform modernising global air traffic communication, cutting costs and boosting resilience for aviation authorities.
ATNS and Dans Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Flight Procedure Design Capabilities
ATNS and Dubai Air Navigation Services have signed a three-year SLA to strengthen flight procedure design, enhance safety, and support global collaboration.
Atech, an Embraer Group Company, Signs Contract with ATNS to Modernise Air Traffic Flow Management in South Africa
Atech and ATNS sign contract to install a new ATFM system at Johannesburg’s ATC centre, improving flight efficiency, safety, and regional airspace coordination.
ATNS and Dans Sign Strategic Agreement to Enhance Flight Procedure Design Capabilities
ATNS and Dubai Air Navigation Services have signed a three-year SLA to strengthen flight procedure design, enhance safety, and support global collaboration.
Atech, an Embraer Group Company, Signs Contract with ATNS to Modernise Air Traffic Flow Management in South Africa
Atech and ATNS sign contract to install a new ATFM system at Johannesburg’s ATC centre, improving flight efficiency, safety, and regional airspace coordination.
Thales Recognised for Aviation Innovation With the Successful Deployment of an Approach Spacing Tool (AST) in Hong Kong, China
Thales and the Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong have successfully deployed the Approach Spacing Tool (AST), optimising aircraft arrival sequences to reduce fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions, enhancing safety and sustainability in air traffic management.
Startical Achieves First-Ever VHF Voice Communication Between Pilot and Air Traffic Controller via Satellite
Startical has made aviation history by achieving the first-ever real-time VHF voice communication between a pilot and air traffic controller via satellite, using standard aeronautical signals under the EU-backed ECHOES project.
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory developments, and passenger revenue gains across the continent.
Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns
A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in Africa over surveillance, privacy, and regulatory misuse in aviation.
South Africa’s Draft Civil Aviation Policy Aims to Transform the Sector
South Africa’s draft aviation policy proposes major reforms to safety, regulation, and infrastructure—aiming to reshape the sector for long-term competitiveness.
Ghana Appoints New Civil Aviation Authority Board to Bolster Safety Oversight
Ghana inaugurates new Civil Aviation Authority Board, tasked with strengthening aviation safety and airspace oversight in line with global ICAO standards.
Strengthening Safety with Peer-Led Communication
IFATCA’s Speak English Program & the Role of Professional Associations The IFATCA Speak English Programme is a great example of how aviation professionals can come together to support one another through peer-to-peer learning. By creating spaces where Air Traffic Controllers and other aviation professionals can help each other strengthen their English communication skills, this programme…
Global ATC Overhaul: A New Era in Aviation Infrastructure and Safety
Global air traffic control is being overhauled as the US commits $12.5B and South Africa addresses systemic ATC failures. A new era of aviation safety begins.
Skyway and MatrixSpace Partner to Elevate Aerospace Navigation with Advanced Air Traffic and Drone Detection Solutions
Skyway and MatrixSpace partnered to enhance aerospace navigation with AI-powered air traffic and drone detection solutions. Their collaboration improves situational awareness, optimises vertiport operations, and advances safety in Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) and Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) applications.
