10 April 2026
Children’s Flight 2026: The Final Push
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1 March 2026
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 enhanced…
1 March 2026
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 cabins.…
1 March 2026
Textron Aviation Leads Industry in Key Aircraft Delivery Segments
Textron Aviation tops business jet, turboprop and turbine delivery categories in the latest GAMA shipments and…
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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…
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Injunction to Be Sought as 12-Year Aviation Engine Crisis Brings the Industry to a Halt
The AIC 18.19 Task Team, representing five major aviation bodies in South Africa, is pursuing…
Balancing Regulation and Safety in Aviation
CAASA CEO Kevin Storie outlines a call for balanced, collaborative regulation in African aviation at…
Redefining Business Aviation in Africa: AfBAA’s Focus on Safety, Standards, and Inclusive Growth
AfBAA highlights inclusive growth, safety, and global standards at the AFBAA Safety & Training Workshop…
ECT Aviation Launches Time-Critical Cargo Routes with the BN2T-4S Islander
ECT Aviation launches high-frequency cargo routes to North Africa using the BN2T-4S Islander, targeting underserved…
Pushback on ADS-B Data Misuse Raises Concerns
A U.S. bill limiting ADS-B data use is sparking global debate, with growing concerns in…
Aero South Africa 2025 – What the GA Pilot Missed
Aero SA 2025 brought together GA pilots, students, and enthusiasts at Lanseria, showcasing everything from…
Egypt and France Strengthen Civil Aviation Cooperation Through New Technical Agreement
Egypt and France sign a civil aviation agreement to boost safety, sustainability and airport development,…
Nigeria Unveils New Insurance Policy to Support Aviation Sector Growth
Nigeria introduces a new insurance policy for leased aircraft, enabling local operators to cede risk…
AI Takes Flight: How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming Aviation in Africa
Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the aviation industry—from smart airports and predictive maintenance to…
Supporting the Skies: The Critical Role of Pilot Assistance Programmes
Supporting pilot mental health is vital to aviation safety. Discover how global and African initiatives…
International Aircraft Dealers Association Reports Strong Q1 Sales Amid Growing Market Caution
The International Aircraft Dealers Association (IADA) reports a 24% year-on-year increase in aircraft sales for…
Ascend Airways Makes History With First Direct Flight Between UK and Sierra Leone in Over a Decade
Ascend Airways has operated the first direct flight between the UK and Sierra Leone in…
Aviation Major Driver of Economic Growth and Connectivity in Egypt
IATA’s latest study highlights aviation’s major contribution to Egypt’s economy, supporting 1.4 million jobs and…
Diamond Aircraft Teams Up with Austrian Research Institutes to Explore Hybrid Hydrogen-Electric Aircraft Propulsion
Diamond Aircraft and leading Austrian research institutes are developing a hybrid hydrogen-electric testbed for General…
Joby Reports Record Certification Progress and Delivery of Second Aircraft to US Air Force at Edwards Air Force Base
Joby Aviation reports record certification progress, delivers a second aircraft to the US Air Force,…