11 August 2026
Diamond Aircraft Expands Footprint in Africa with First DA50 RG Sale
Diamond Aircraft has sold a DA50 RG to Kenya’s Air Wilderness, the first AOC in Africa…
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11 August 2026
Enstrom Helicopter Delivers New 480B to Safomar Aviation, Strengthening Longstanding African Partnership
Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has delivered a new 480B turbine helicopter to Safomar Aviation, marking its first…
11 August 2026
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ Advances New IO-370 STC for Piper Archer Aircraft
Continental Aerospace Technologies™ is advancing an IO-370 engine STC for model year 2018 and newer Piper…
10 August 2026
Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 Achieves First Flight, Advancing Next-Generation Light Jet Toward Certification
The Cessna Citation CJ3 Gen3 prototype has completed its first flight, putting all three Citation Gen3…
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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…
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%…
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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…
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…