28 August 2026
Flight Training in South Africa: Planning Beyond the 45-Hour Minimum
A realistic PPL budget needs to cover more than the next flight. Part Three of African…
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28 August 2026
After Eight Years as President and CEO, Ron Draper Announces Retirement; Brian Rohloff to Lead Textron Aviation Forward
Ron Draper will retire as president and CEO of Textron Aviation, with Brian Rohloff appointed to…
24 August 2026
Airlink Embraers Complete Two-Pass Flypast over Ellis Park
Airlink Embraers ZS-YAE and ZS-YDE completed reciprocal and formation passes over Ellis Park ahead of the…
18 August 2026
The New Playbook for Business Aircraft Financing: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
Four IADA-member finance leaders, from PNC, JSSI, First American Equipment Finance and Global Jet Capital, explain…
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King Air B300/B300C FAA Airworthiness Directive Takes Effect 10 August 2026
FAA AD 2026-15-05 introduces revised wing inspection and component-replacement limits for specified heavyweight Textron Aviation…
Becoming a Student Pilot: What to Consider Before You Begin
Thinking about becoming a pilot? Before committing to flight training, prospective students should consider their…
Hartzell Navigator Propeller STC Expanded for a Wide Range of Beechcraft Bonanzas
Hartzell Propeller has expanded its Navigator carbon fibre propeller STC to most Bonanza A36, G36…
Department Moves to Expedite Amendments Affecting South Africa’s 12-Year Aircraft Rule
The Department of Transport has indicated that it will expedite the outstanding 33rd and 36th…
Bristell Plans Garmin AXIS for Classic and B23 Models
Bristell plans to introduce Garmin AXIS displays on its Classic line from Q4 2026 and…
CFS Aero Establishes OR Tambo International Airport as Its Primary Base of Operations
CFS Aero has announced the relocation of its primary base, corporate offices and managed aircraft…
New Pipistrel Voyager Brings Next Generation Training Capabilities and Access to Flight Schools
Pipistrel has introduced the Voyager, a two-seat training aircraft offering IFR capability, intentional spin certification,…
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Increases Warranty Coverage for Certified AvGas Engines
Continental Aerospace Technologies has extended factory warranty coverage for eligible certified AvGas engine orders shipped…
Bell Marks the Delivery of the 700th Bell 505 During Farnborough International Airshow
Bell delivered its 700th Bell 505 to a private VIP operator during Farnborough International Airshow…
Bell Training Academy Hits Milestone Flight Hours
Bell Training Academy has passed 240,000 flight hours as Bell expands OEM-standard pilot and maintenance…
Cirrus Introduces the TRAC10: A Purpose-Built Aircraft Engineered to Transform Professional Flight Training
Cirrus has introduced the TRAC10, a purpose-built three-seat aircraft for professional flight schools, with United…
Garmin Unveils AXIS, a New Generation of Highly Integrated Flight Displays
Garmin’s AXIS family integrates flight display, navigation, communication and audio functions for certified piston, experimental…
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High-Speed Internet Now Available on PC-24 Super Versatile Jet
Pilatus has announced Gogo Galileo as a factory-installed connectivity option for the PC-24, bringing global…
Maluti B-747SP ZS-SPC 50-Year Milestone Marked at the SAA Museum
The SAA Museum Society marked Maluti’s 50-year milestone inside the preserved Boeing 747SP at Rand…
Garmin Avionics Navigation Database Coverage Expands to Africa
Garmin has expanded its Navigation Database coverage to Africa, giving aircraft owners and operators across…
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,…
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…
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…
AERO South Africa 2026: One Month Out
AERO South Africa runs at Lanseria International Airport from 10 to 12 June 2026, with…
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,…