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AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan to advance business aviation across Africa.

AFCAC to Host High-Level Strategic Meeting with African Aviation Leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali
AFCAC will host a High-Level Briefing with African aviation leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 to align policy, strategy and leadership on key continental priorities.

Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.

South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.

Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at the AFBAA Safety and Training Workshop during Aero SA.

AFCAC to Host High-Level Strategic Meeting with African Aviation Leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali
AFCAC will host a High-Level Briefing with African aviation leaders during Aviation Africa 2025 to align policy, strategy and leadership on key continental priorities.

Creating a Safety Toolkit: Lessons from the Cockpit at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.

Aviation AFRICA 2025 Attracts Headline Speakers to Outline African Airline Restructuring
Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali will feature key industry leaders, including James Hogan and Knighthood Capital, discussing airline restructuring across Africa.

Pratt & Whitney’s Iconic 747SP Test Bed to Soar Into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Pratt & Whitney celebrates 100 years of aviation innovation by showcasing its rare 747SP test bed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, offering attendees a unique look at its cutting-edge propulsion technologies.

Nigeria Prepares to Host Inaugural International Air Show in 2025
Nigeria is set to host its first-ever International Air Show in December 2025. The initiative aims to boost aviation sector growth, attract private investment, and position the country as a key player in regional and global air connectivity.

Pretoria Airshow 2025: Airshow Adds “Gees” to the Fees
The Pretoria Fees is held annually over the Easter weekend at Legends Adventure Farm. This year, a touch of spirit and magic was added with the inclusion of a seriously well-planned and executed airshow. Saturday also featured the SAPFA Speed Rally, hosted by David le Roux from Pilot Insure. Overall, the show was a great…

Aviation AFRICA 2025 Attracts Headline Speakers to Outline African Airline Restructuring
Aviation Africa 2025 in Kigali will feature key industry leaders, including James Hogan and Knighthood Capital, discussing airline restructuring across Africa.

Pratt & Whitney’s Iconic 747SP Test Bed to Soar Into EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
Pratt & Whitney celebrates 100 years of aviation innovation by showcasing its rare 747SP test bed at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, offering attendees a unique look at its cutting-edge propulsion technologies.
