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New AfBAA Leadership Shares Plans to Revitalise African Business Aviation Organisation at EBACE 2025

The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) unveils a revitalised vision under new leadership. Chairperson Dawit Lemma and Vice Chair Craig Middleton share their strategy to expand membership, strengthen governance, and raise the profile of African business aviation at EBACE 2025.

Rescued Secretary Bird Flown to Safety in Easter Weekend Conservation Mission

A juvenile secretary bird rescued in the Karoo was flown to safety in Dullstroom by The Bateleurs in a coordinated Easter weekend conservation mission supporting the Endangered Wildlife Trust's Birds of Prey Programme.

Ronel Visagie, EWT Birds of Prey and Bateleurs pilot, Allan Thomson

South Africa: Transport Ministry Advances Sector Transformation with Integrated Charter and New Development Funds

South Africa’s Department of Transport is advancing sector-wide transformation through revised Transport Sector Codes, a new Enterprise and Supplier Development Fund, and targeted initiatives by SANRAL, PRASA, Transnet, and ACSA to promote inclusive growth and black economic participation.

Kenya’s Aviation Sector Records Steady Growth in 2024

Kenya’s aviation sector recorded steady growth in 2024, with increases in international passenger traffic, aircraft movements, aviation fuel demand, and licensing activity. The Economic Survey 2025 highlights the sector’s growing economic impact.