
African Pilot Magazine:
Aviation Navigation Systems

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Completes ADS-B Installations on Various Business Jets
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.

uAvionix and OneSky Partner to Advance UAS Traffic Management with Integrated FlightLine™ ADS-B Data
uAvionix and OneSky have formed a strategic partnership to integrate FlightLine ADS-B surveillance data into OneSky’s UTM platform, enhancing real-time situational awareness and enabling scalable BVLOS operations.

The EU’s Role in Advancing African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
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.

Nigeria’s Aviation Sector Stands at a Pivotal Crossroad, Poised for Transformative Advancement – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo highlights Nigeria’s aviation reforms and global partnerships driving infrastructure upgrades and competitiveness in Africa’s air transport market.

Garmin Unveils D2 Air X15 and D2 Mach 2, Its Newest Aviator Smartwatches
Pilot-centric watches boast avionics connectivity and tools aviators will want on the ground and in the skies. Garmin has announced the D2™ Air X15 and the D2 Mach 2, its latest aviator smartwatches with advanced aviation, health, fitness and other valuable smartwatch features. Including bright AMOLED touchscreen displays and built-in speakers and microphones, the newest D2 smartwatches add avionics…

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.

Zimbabwe Heading for Growth in the Aviation Sector
Zimbabwe is upgrading airports, restoring Air Zimbabwe, and advancing sustainable aviation fuel production to drive long-term growth in its air transport sector.

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.

uAvionix and VOTIX Announce Integration of FlightLine ADS-B Data Service to Advance Drone as First Responder Operations
uAvionix and VOTIX integrate FlightLine ADS-B data into the VOTIX platform, enhancing safety, efficiency, and situational awareness for DFR and AAM.

Braking Action Intelligence – The Next Frontier in Runway Safety
Real-time runway friction reporting could transform aviation safety in Africa. We explore ICAO’s Global Reporting Format, IFALPA’s concerns, and the technical hurdles to turning aircraft into live braking action sensors.

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.

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.

Nigeria Deepens Technical Engagement with INVAP on Radar Systems
Nigeria’s aviation authorities visit INVAP in Argentina to strengthen radar infrastructure and modernise air traffic surveillance systems with global partners.

