
African Pilot Magazine:
General Aviation & Lifestyle

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 rule judgment and to define a phased strategy for the South African aviation industry.
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 safety and performance in general aviation.

Air Charter Service Gives Half Year Sales Update
Air Charter Service reports 14% revenue growth in H1 2025, driven by private jets, cargo and group charter, with global expansion plans underway.

Avidyne Announces Certification of Vantage 12 for Cirrus
Avidyne secures FAA certification for its Vantage 12 Flight Display System, offering a cost-effective upgrade for more than 4,000 Cirrus SR20/22 aircraft.

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 1,372 aircraft idle as industry braces for potential impacts.
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 safety and performance in general aviation.

Air Charter Service Gives Half Year Sales Update
Air Charter Service reports 14% revenue growth in H1 2025, driven by private jets, cargo and group charter, with global expansion plans underway.

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 company to deliver Honeywell engines and APU products with OEM-certified installation and support for business and general aviation customers worldwide.

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 and supplementary solutions for reliability.

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 engine failure mid-flight. Safety is built through practice.

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 Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.

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 company to deliver Honeywell engines and APU products with OEM-certified installation and support for business and general aviation customers worldwide.

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 and supplementary solutions for reliability.

Henley Group Holdings Announces Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul
Henley Group Holdings appoints Trevor Carver as Manager of Henley Component Repair & Overhaul, enhancing its Approved Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) with specialised helicopter component repair and overhaul services.
Ethan Beswick named General Counsel for the Experimental Aircraft Association
Ethan Beswick has been named General Counsel for the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). With extensive experience in aviation and corporate law, Beswick also holds a commercial pilot certificate and is a Certified Flight Instructor.

B-29s to Again Reunite at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025
The world’s only two flying B-29 Superfortresses, ‘Doc’ and ‘FIFI,’ will reunite at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end. Experience history at the world’s greatest aviation celebration from July 21-27, featuring formation flights, static displays, and exclusive flight experiences.

AERO South Africa Will Host its 5th Edition on 25-27 June 2025 at Lanseria International Airport
Join AERO South Africa 2025 at Lanseria International Airport from 25-27 June, showcasing the latest innovations and developments in the General Aviation industry with workshops, demo flights, and more.

Togo to Establish Togolese Border Authority
Togo establishes the Togolese Border Authority (ATF) to streamline maritime, land, and air border management, optimise efficiency, and enhance national border governance.
Air Transport in Africa: Ways to Promote a Catching-up
Explore the AfDB’s latest study on air transport liberalisation in Africa, highlighting market access, connectivity, and the future of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM).


