12 March 2026
SADC Reports Tourism Integration Progress at ITB Berlin
SADC reports progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin 2026, highlighting visa harmonisation, air access…
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9 March 2026
ECOWAS Consultative Workshop Addresses Air Transport Reform in West Africa
ECOWAS convenes a consultative workshop in Abidjan to address aviation competition, consumer protection, taxes and regulatory…
9 March 2026
South Africa: Appointment of New ATNS Board Members
South Africa’s Minister of Transport appoints new ATNS Board members effective 1 March 2026, with Zola…
1 March 2026
Licensing U-turn Follows FlySafair Sale: Questions Over Timing in South Africa’s Aviation Policy
South Africa’s aviation sector shifts as Harith acquires FlySafair while regulators withdraw race-based licensing rules for…
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Africa Leads Global Aviation Growth, but Structural Constraints Continue to Undermine Sustainability
African aviation leads global passenger and cargo growth, but profitability, high costs, safety gaps and…
Africa’s Single Air Transport Market: Progress Made, Connectivity Still Elusive
Eight years after launch, SAATM shows regulatory progress, but intra-African air connectivity remains constrained by…
AFRAA 57th AGA Tackles Aviation’s Toughest Challenges and Charts Africa’s Skies for the Future
AFRAA’s 57th Annual General Assembly in Luanda examined airline resilience, fleet strategy, MRO capacity and…
USD$1.2 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments, Majority in Africa and Middle East
IATA reports USD 1.2 billion in airline funds blocked from repatriation, with 93% trapped across…
Angola’s Aviation Reforms Show Progress
Angola’s aviation sector is undergoing structural reform, strengthened oversight and major infrastructure upgrades that support…
SAF Production Growth Rate is Slowing Down, Essential to Correct Course Ahead of e-SAF Mandates
IATA warns SAF production growth is slowing, costs are rising, and poorly designed mandates risk…
Visas in the Age of Seamless Travel: Why the World Must Rethink Entry Requirements
Aviation is entering a new era, but visas remain its biggest bottleneck. Explore why WTTC…
Angola Advances Digital Border Security with SITA API PNR Gateway and National Passenger Information Centre
Angola deploys SITA’s API PNR Gateway and launches a national Passenger Information Centre to strengthen…
Fixing NOTAM Overload: Why Pilots Must Lead the Change
Aviation article on the growing NOTAM overload, its safety impact, and why pilots must lead…
Zambia Hosts ICAO Regional Workshop on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards
Zambia has hosted an ICAO Regional Workshop on updated Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards,…
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…
European Cockpit Association Releases New Guidelines on Commander’s Discretion
New ECA guidelines on Commander’s Discretion clarify when and how airline commanders can extend or…
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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…
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…
South Africa General Aviation: Industry Deliberating the Way Forward After Judgment on 12-Year Engine Rule
The AIC 18.19 Task Team met to assess the legal implications of the 12-year engine…
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…
Egypt Signs Cooperation Protocol to Strengthen Aviation Safety System
Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation signs a cooperation protocol between the Civil Aviation Authority and…
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,…
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…
As Africa Flies More and Charges More, IATA Pushes Lithium Battery Safety in the Skies
As Africa’s skies get busier, IATA launches a global campaign on lithium battery safety to…
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial…
Social Sustainability and Safety Leadership Are Shaping the Future of Flight
ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as…
Safety Starts with People: ICAO’s Call for a Positive Safety Culture in African Skies
ICAO’s new focus on social sustainability links decent work to aviation safety. How Africa’s aviation…
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…
South Africa and Eswatini Strengthen Regional Cooperation through Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements
South Africa and Eswatini sign Bilateral Air Services and Search and Rescue Agreements to boost…
Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Restores Voting Rights and Secures Strategic Partnerships at the 42nd ICAO Assembly
The Liberia Civil Aviation Authority restored its voting rights at the 42nd ICAO Assembly in…
Minister Creecy Welcomes South Africa’s Re-Election to Aviation’s Global Body, ICAO Governing Council
South Africa has been re-elected to the ICAO Governing Council at the 42nd Assembly in…