9 October 2026
Aero Partner Africa Appointed as Robinson Dealer for Southern Africa
Aero Partner Africa has been appointed a Robinson dealer for seven Southern African markets, with demonstration…
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8 October 2026
AAD 2026 Brings New Aerospace Projects, UAVs and Export Business to Waterkloof
AAD 2026 brought new aerospace projects, UAVs, international aircraft, general aviation and five days of industry…
8 October 2026
AOPA Namibia Receives International Recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly
AOPA Namibia received international recognition at the 31st IAOPA World Assembly for its support of the…
8 October 2026
Continental Aerospace Technologies Appoints Keith Chatten as Chief Executive Officer
Continental Aerospace Technologies has appointed Keith Chatten as CEO, returning a former company executive with more…
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Tanis Offers All-Inclusive STC with PMA for Daher TBM 700-Series Turboprops
Tanis has secured STC and PMA approval for a preheat system covering the complete Daher…
Honda Aircraft Completes First HondaJet Echelon Wing Assembly and Targets 2031 Certification
Honda Aircraft Company has completed the first wing structure for the HondaJet Echelon test unit…
Embraer Reports 66 Aircraft Delivered in the Third Quarter, Up 6% Year Over Year
Embraer delivered 66 aircraft in the third quarter of 2026, up 6% year over year,…
Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR Flight Training Device Set for NBAA-BACE Debut
TRU Simulation will debut its dual-seat Cessna Skyhawk Veris VR flight training device at NBAA-BACE,…
Props for a Purpose Expands Humanitarian Aviation Capabilities with Its First Dedicated Aircraft, a Tecnam P2012 Traveller
Props for a Purpose has added a Tecnam P2012 Traveller under a 10-year AeroSpring lease…
Elders Flight 2026 Brings 500 Senior Citizens to the Skies
Around 500 senior citizens took to the skies from Wonderboom National Airport during the 2026…
Inaugural Praetor 600E Delivered to Fleet Launch Customer Flexjet
Embraer has delivered the first Praetor 600E to Flexjet, making the fractional aviation company fleet…
Cessna Citation CJ4 Gen3 Flight Test Pilots Put Garmin Emergency Autoland to the Test
Textron Aviation has tested Garmin Emergency Autoland aboard the Citation CJ4 Gen3 as the light…
Pilatus PC-12 PRO Safety Autoland Certified
Pilatus has obtained EASA and FAA certification for the Safety Autoland system on the PC-12…
ERP Plans Two-Cessna 182 Air Wing for Conservation Work in Namibia
ERP is fundraising to acquire two pre-owned Cessna 182s for conservation patrols, wildlife monitoring and…
FAA AD 2026-17-10 Addresses Certain Lycoming Piston Pins
FAA AD 2026-17-10 requires action on certain Lycoming piston pins, with Absolute Aircraft Parts confirming…
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Patrick Davidson Wins 2026 AIR RACE X Finale and Retains Championship
Gqeberha pilot Patrick Davidson won the 2026 AIR RACE X finale to retain the championship,…
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Tropic Air Charters Takes Delivery of Its First Tecnam P2012 Traveller Following Factory Acceptance in Capua, Italy
Tropic Air Charters has taken delivery of its first Tecnam P2012 Traveller, beginning a two-aircraft…
Airbus, Wits University and ISAE-SUPAERO Sign Agreement to Boost South Africa’s Aerospace Capabilities
Airbus Southern Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand and ISAE-SUPAERO have signed a four-year MoU…
Airbus and ALT Academy Sign MoU to Advance Aircraft Maintenance Training in Africa
Airbus and ALT Academy have signed an MoU at the Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo…
Flightlink Adds Four New Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX Aircraft to Connect East Africa’s Premier Safari Destinations
Flightlink is adding four Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX aircraft through 2027 as it expands…
ExecuJet MRO Services to Showcase MRO Capabilities at AAD 2026
ExecuJet MRO Services will showcase its civil and military aircraft maintenance capabilities at AAD 2026,…
WECAIR and Alt Academy Sign Strategic Partnership to Launch a Pioneering Pilot Training Program Across Three Continents
WECAIR and South Africa-based Alt Academy have partnered on a pilot training pathway spanning the…
Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola Welcomes TAAG Angola Airlines as Race Partner for E1 Luanda GP
TAAG Angola Airlines has joined Westbrook Racing by Visit Angola as an official Race Partner…
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GA-ATS Details Do228 NXT Plans for Africa Ahead of AAD 2026
GA-ATS has outlined Do228 NXT production, delivery, support and partnership plans as it develops opportunities…
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FlyBy Aviation Academy Signs Agreement with FlyData.io to Fit 35 Aircraft with Flight Data Recorders
FlyBy Aviation Academy will equip 35 aircraft with FlyData.io flight data recorders, adding live tracking,…
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What AAD 2026 Offers General Aviation Businesses
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie explains how general aviation operators, AMOs, ATOs and other aviation businesses…
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Air Charter Service Promotes Simo Nkosi to Private Jets Director, Africa
Air Charter Service has promoted Simo Nkosi to the newly formed role of Private Jets…
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Babanango Game Reserve Opens a New Gateway to the Wild with Approved Eagle’s View Airstrip
Babanango Game Reserve has opened Eagle’s View Airstrip, providing direct access for private and charter…
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Brian Rohloff Begins Tenure as Textron Aviation president & CEO
Brian Rohloff has begun his tenure as president and CEO of Textron Aviation after 29…
Pretoria Airshow Finds Its Own Frequency
Pretoria Airshow’s second edition used a GA-led flying programme, live cockpit coverage and community elements…
Familiar Risks Still Require Careful Decisions
SACAA occurrence data and two recent investigations show how performance limitations, weather, fading daylight and…