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,…
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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…
29 April 2026
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 Lycoming-powered…
22 April 2026
Excellentia Expands Fleet as Pilot Demand Drives Aircraft Investment
Excellentia plans 70 more Sling trainers as pilot demand drives growth across Lanseria and Grand Central.…
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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…
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…
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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…
The Piper Seminole DX Powered by DeltaHawk
The Piper Seminole DX is a next-generation diesel-powered PA-44 featuring DeltaHawk’s DHK4A180 engine, delivering 40%…
Continental’s AvGas Engine Training Returns to Lanseria, South Africa
Continental returns to Lanseria for AvGas engine training, equipping African mechanics with hands-on skills and…
The Many Faces of Charter Aviation: Black Tie Events, Wild Animal Rescues and Sky-High Parties
Charter aviation goes beyond luxury: from black tie events and themed parties to wild animal…
Garmin Certifies the GFC 600 Digital Autopilot in Piper PA-31T Cheyenne and Cheyenne II Aircraft
Garmin secures FAA certification for the GFC 600 autopilot in Piper PA-31T Cheyenne aircraft, enhancing…
Air Charter Service Gives Half Year Sales Update
Air Charter Service reports 14% revenue growth in H1 2025, driven by private jets, cargo…
Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
Avidyne secures FAA certification for its Vantage 12 Flight Display System, offering a cost-effective upgrade…
Judgement Reserved for Three Weeks in Application Against 12-Year Engine Rule
Judgement on the 12-year engine overhaul rule case has been reserved for three weeks, leaving…
Bristell B23 Achieves FAA Certification, Strengthening Global Market Position
Bristell B23 receives FAA Type Certification, adding to its EASA approval and boosting its global…
Gulfstream Delivers First G800
Gulfstream delivers its first G800, the world’s longest-range business jet, certified by FAA and EASA,…
FL Technics Becomes Official Channel Partner of Honeywell Aerospace Technologies
FL Technics has been appointed as an official Honeywell Aerospace Technologies channel partner, allowing the…
From Factory to Flight: Corrosion and ESD Protection for Avionics
Protect avionics from corrosion and static during storage and transit. Discover Cortec®’s dual-protection VpCI® packaging…
Turning Practice into Action: How Spot Landings and Rally Flying Prepared Tarryn Myburgh for an In-Flight Emergency
Pilot Tarryn Myburgh shares how rally flying and spot landings equipped her to handle an…
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…