25 November 2025
Embraer Celebrates Delivery of 1,700th Ipanema Cropduster
Embraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known for…
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25 November 2025
EU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean…
19 November 2025
Aviation Takes the Lead as UAE Unveils USD 6 Billion Tourism Investment Plan for Africa
The UAE’s USD 6 billion tourism investment plan for Africa places aviation and air connectivity at…
19 November 2025
Ethiopian Airlines Strengthens Its Position as Africa’s Largest A350 Operator with Order for Six Additional A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered six more Airbus A350-900 aircraft, reinforcing its position as Africa’s largest A350…
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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…
The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies
Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions…
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…
IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture…
Aero South Africa 2025 – What the GA Pilot Missed
Aero SA 2025 brought together GA pilots, students, and enthusiasts at Lanseria, showcasing everything from…
Africa’s Next Flight: Modern Airline Retailing Unlocked
Discover how TPConnects and AFRAA are reshaping airline distribution in Africa through their latest whitepaper.…
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…
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Air Legends Foundation bringing ‘Flight of the Cats’ to EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
The Air Legends Foundation will showcase four historic Grumman fighter aircraft – the Wildcat, Hellcat,…
Zambia and Angola Strengthen Air Connectivity with New Bilateral Agreement
Zambia and Angola have signed a bilateral air services agreement to enhance regional connectivity, support…
Aviation AFRICA Returns to Kigali in September 2025, DAR Al-Handasah Confirmed as Platinum Sponsor
Aviation AFRICA Summit 2025 returns to Kigali, Rwanda, bringing together industry leaders to discuss collaboration,…
Africa’s Leading Aerospace and Defence Exhibition Returns in 2026
Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Exhibition 2026 returns to Air Force Base Waterkloof, offering a…
The IFALPA Tackles the Controversy of Reduced Crew Operations
The aviation industry faces growing debate over Reduced Crew Operations, including Single-Pilot and Extended Minimum…
IATA Ground Handling Conference 2025 to Focus on People, Processes and Performance
The 37th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) will take place in Nairobi from 13–15 May…
FlySafair Sees an Exodus of South African Pilots to Greener, More Well-Paying Pastures
FlySafair pilots, South African aviation, pilot exodus, airline pilot salaries, Solidarity trade union, aviation workforce…
SAF Registry Goes Live
IATA has launched the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, now managed by CADO, creating a…
Ethiopia and Uganda Sign Eight Bilateral Agreements — Three Focused on Aviation Cooperation
Ethiopia and Uganda signed eight bilateral agreements during the 4th Joint Ministerial Commission, including three…
Competition Tribunal South Africa Approves Dubai Aerospace Merger with Nordic Aviation Capital
The South African Competition Tribunal has unconditionally approved the merger between Dubai Aerospace Enterprise and…
Eswatini to Host Inaugural Investment Conference to Attract International Investors
Eswatini is set to host its inaugural Investment Conference from 14 to 15 May 2025,…
Gabon’s Makokou Airport Modernisation Project Update
The Makokou Airport modernisation project in Gabon is progressing, with a recent site visit led…
Tragic Loss at the West Coast Airshow
The organisers of the West Coast Airshow have confirmed, with profound sadness, the death of…
South Africa’s Aviation Fuel Levy Set for Another Increase in 2025
Discover how the upcoming SACAA fuel levy increase, set for April 2025, will impact South…
Henley Group Holdings Announces Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul
Henley Group Holdings appoints Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul, enhancing…