7 December 2025
IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands
IATA calls on the ITU to strengthen protections for aircraft safety systems as 5G and 6G…
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6 December 2025
SkyAlyne: First CT-157 Siskin II (Pilatus PC-21) Gets Its Wings
Pilatus has completed wing mating on the first RCAF CT-157 Siskin II, the PC-21 variant that…
26 November 2025
ACSA Introduces New Baggage Tracking Feature to Enhance Passenger Experience
ACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags through…
26 November 2025
Garmin SmartCharts Adds Graphical NOTAMs Overlay to Alert Pilots to Surface Closures
Garmin adds a colour-coded Graphical NOTAMs overlay and new Storm Tops weather tool to its SmartCharts…
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AASA’s 2025–26 Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson Elected
AASA re-elects Daniel Rosenzweig of Lift as Chairperson and appoints Eswatini Air CEO Capt. President…
Supply Chain Challenges Could Cost Airlines More Than $11 Billion in 2025
IATA and Oliver Wyman warn that aircraft supply chain delays could cost airlines $11 billion…
IADA Releases Current Market Portrait & Forecast, Noting an Increase in New Aircraft Enquiries from Africa
IADA’s 2025–2026 Market Portrait & Forecast highlights global business jet trends and growing demand for…
CAASA and AfBAA Reaffirm Partnership with Updated MoU at African Aviation Summit
CAASA and AfBAA reaffirm their partnership with a renewed MoU at the African Aviation Summit…
Africa Secures Resounding Mandate on ICAO Council, Winning Nearly One-Fourth of Global Seats, Driven by Unified Technical Agenda
Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust…
Airline Industry at a Crossroads: IATA’s Message to African Stakeholders
IATA’s Kamil Al-Awadhi urges African governments to cut costs, liberalise skies, and invest in infrastructure…
Understanding the Changes in Africa’s Aviation Landscape
AFRAA’s Abderahmane Berthé highlights Africa’s aviation opportunities, connectivity challenges, and the need for liberalisation, sustainability…
Airbus Highlights Path to Growth and Decarbonisation at Aviation Africa Summit
Airbus outlines customer support expansion, supply chain recovery, and its plan for decarbonisation and growth…
AfBAA Flying High at Aviation Africa 2025
AfBAA signs MoUs with CAASA and AASA, launches RPAS committee, and outlines a strategic plan…
Business Aviation: An Essential Enabler for Africa’s Growth
Dawit Lemma highlights business aviation’s vital role in Africa’s economy, from UAVs to medevac, calling…
International: Do228 Fleet Maintenance Contract Signed Between Bangladesh Navy and Do228 OEM General Atomics AeroTec Systems
Bangladesh Navy and GA-ATS sign a new contract for heavy maintenance, pilot training, and radar…
Skunk Works and FalconWorks Announce Strategic Collaboration
Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and BAE Systems FalconWorks partner at DSEI to develop modular uncrewed…
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Botswana: Aircraft Movements and Passenger Numbers Decline in Q1 2025
Botswana’s air transport sector recorded a 22.4% drop in aircraft movements and a 19.9% decline…
CILTSA ESG Conference Drives Industry-wide Transformation
CILTSA’s ESG Conference unites industry leaders to address sustainability challenges and drive impact across South…
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…
IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
IATA calls on African states to boost aviation’s role in economic growth by improving safety,…
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…
IFALPA Warns of Safety Risks at Underprepared Alternate Airports
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines…
Jotron Supplies Full VHF Coverage for Angola’s Luanda FIR
Jotron has completed the installation of a nationwide VHF radio communication system for Angola’s Luanda…
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory…
AIC 18.19 Task Team Update 6
The AIC 18.19 Task Team has filed an urgent interdict after SACAA failed to respond…
IATA Comments on Misguided Solidarity Levy Proposal
IATA criticises the GSLTF’s proposed air travel tax, warning it could derail global connectivity, hurt…
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…
Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…
Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at…
Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth
AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop…
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia…