8 June 2026
Why Navigating Market Turbulence Needs the Right Financial Co-Pilot
Armand Willemse, Absa Aviation Finance Specialist, examines how geopolitical pressure, supply chain disruption, currency movement, aircraft…
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8 June 2026
AERO South Africa Opens This Week with Expanded General Aviation Programme
AERO South Africa opens at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, bringing together…
22 May 2026
Wings, Wide Eyes and a Runway Full of Wonder: The 11th Children’s Flight
The 11th Children’s Flight brought 500 children to Jack Taylor Airfield for a day of flying,…
17 May 2026
AERO South Africa 2026: One Month Out
AERO South Africa runs at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, with exhibitors…
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TECNAM Elevates the Four-Seat Experience with the Launch of the P2010 MkIII
Tecnam has launched the P2010 MkIII upgrade, introducing a redesigned interior, factory-designed air conditioning for…
Excellentia Expands Fleet as Pilot Demand Drives Aircraft Investment
Excellentia plans 70 more Sling trainers as pilot demand drives growth across Lanseria and Grand…
When the Medical Feels More Daunting Than the Flying
Dr Mike Brown shares practical guidance on pilot medical renewals, SACAA protocols and staying fit…
Parys Taildragger Fly-In Highlights Commercial and Community Value of General Aviation Events
The Parys fly-in showed how GA events support business visibility, owner services and community engagement.
Beyond Aero Selects Luxaviation as Launch Operator to Prepare Entry into Service of Its Hydrogen-Electric Business Aircraft
Beyond Aero partners with Luxaviation to advance hydrogen-electric business aviation and prepare for real-world entry…
The Nostalgia of a Bygone Era: SAAMS Simulated Flight Experience Onboard a DC-4
SAAMS opened its 40th anniversary year with a DC-4 simulated flight at Rand Airport, spotlighting…
Continental Aerospace Technologies 2026 Factory Training Academy Schedule
Continental Aerospace Technologies announces its 2026 Factory Training Academy, offering hands-on AvGas and Jet-A piston…
Advancing Flight Through Continental Jet-A Retrofit Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies’ CD-155 Jet-A retrofit engine enhances efficiency, reduces fuel burn, and modernises Cessna,…
Children’s Flight 2026: The Final Push
Support Children’s Flight South Africa 2026. Help fund aircraft, event services and children’s experiences at…
Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa Delivers First PC-12 PRO in the Region
Pilatus PC-12 Centre Southern Africa delivers first PC-12 PRO aircraft, introducing Garmin G3000 PRIME and…
Embraer Redefines the Private Flight Experience with New Praetor 600E and Praetor 500E
Embraer introduces the Praetor 600E and 500E, featuring Smart Window technology, advanced CMS, and redesigned…
Textron Aviation Leads Industry in Key Aircraft Delivery Segments
Textron Aviation tops business jet, turboprop and turbine delivery categories in the latest GAMA shipments…
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Garmin Adds Additional Service Integrations to Automate Aircraft Flight Logging with PlaneSync
Garmin expands PlaneSync with new integrations, enabling automated flight logging and advanced aircraft data analysis…
GAMA Releases 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA reports 2025 aircraft shipments valued at $35.7 billion, with business jet deliveries up 11.8%…
Minister Dean Macpherson Signs Strategic MoUs to Rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and Strengthen Municipal Infrastructure in the North West
Minister Dean Macpherson signs MoUs to rebuild Pilanesberg Airport and support municipal infrastructure delivery in…
Cirrus Unveils New G3 Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft unveils the new Generation 3 Vision Jet, featuring a reimagined interior, expanded seating,…
Lycoming Piston Aircraft Engines
Lycoming, Service Instruction 1042AI, approved spark plugs, Lycoming piston engines, aircraft engine maintenance, aviation service…
Tecnam Announces the P2008JC NG
Tecnam introduces the P2008JC NG, a CS-23 certified trainer combining hybrid construction, fuel-injected efficiency and…
Two Aviation Leaders Unite: Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation Partner to Elevate the In-Cockpit Experience
Bristell and Lightspeed Aviation form a strategic partnership to integrate premium ANR headsets, enhancing comfort,…
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…
Introducing Tecnam’s New Era of Light Aviation
Tecnam Aircraft leads the industry as the new FAA MOSAIC rules take effect, transforming light…
Daughter of Late Sling Aircraft South Africa Chief Test Pilot Sets New World Altitude Record
Shannon Samantha Russell, daughter of the late Sling SA test pilot Sean Russell, sets a…
EAA: New Possibilities Now Available for Recreational Flight
The FAA’s new MOSAIC rule launches the Sport Pilot 2.0 era, expanding aircraft eligibility and…
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…
South African Team Shines at 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships
South Africa’s Tarryn and Iaan Myburgh shone at the 24th FAI World Rally Flying Championships…
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…
CubCrafters XCub and NXCub Aircraft Available in Amateur Kit Form
CubCrafters launches XCub and NXCub E-AB kits, giving builders industry-leading performance, rugged backcountry capability, and…