African Pilot Magazine: 2025 || 02

SSASS Holdings introduces uAvionix FlightLine technology to African airspace, offering cost-effective air traffic surveillance solutions.…

The IFALPA Female Pilots Working Group meeting in Singapore highlighted key issues facing female pilots…

43 Air School has partnered with TAAG Angola Airlines to provide comprehensive pilot training at…

Pilatus and Lockheed Martin have partnered under an offset project to develop advanced pilot training…

Flight demand is increasing across international, regional, and domestic routes in South Africa. With SAA…

The restoration of Sabre 361 by Montagu Thorne and Matthew Olivier celebrates aviation heritage through…

JOLY Airlines, a South African startup, has ordered 30 ME-1A amphibious aircraft from Mallard Enterprises…

Hartzell Engine Tech has received FAA PMA for its PowerUP Bendix S-20 and S-200 magnetos,…

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has completed a 2C heavy…

Archer Aviation partners with Ethiopian Airlines to deploy Midnight electric aircraft under its Launch Edition…

Tecnam delivers the P2012 STOL to Inselflieger, enhancing air connectivity to the Frisian Islands with…

Embraer has successfully completed structural fatigue tests of the wing for its New Technologies Demonstration…

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) will advise Egypt’s Ministry of Civil Aviation on public-private partnerships…

Namibia’s new government has announced plans to revive Air Namibia, four years after its liquidation.…

The African Development Bank and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for…

A growing number of global airlines are banning or restricting power banks due to safety…

Discover how direct airfreight routes to Ndola are transforming logistics in Zambia’s Copperbelt, improving supply…

Simaero South Africa has added a certified Embraer E190 full-flight simulator at its Johannesburg training…

The Makokou Airport modernisation project in Gabon is progressing, with a recent site visit led…

Discover the Pilatus PC-12 PRO, the most technologically advanced single-engine turboprop aircraft. Featuring a redesigned…

SalamAir has launched its inaugural flight from Muscat to Nairobi, strengthening connectivity between Oman and…

At BARSA Summit 2025, BARSA and CAASA signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen…

ONDA unveils plans for a new terminal at Mohammed V Airport as part of Morocco’s…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomes Morocco’s ‘Airports 2030 Strategy’, a transformative initiative to…

Simuflight and Clinical Psychologist Shai Friedland launch a specialised Fear of Flying course using CBT…

The Bateleurs successfully transported two lionesses by air from Khamab Kalahari Reserve to Addo Elephant…

ALSIM has delivered the new Cirrus SR Series G7 simulator, providing advanced pilot training solutions…

Sama Aviation, an offshoot of Jazirah Aviation Club, has acquired its first Diamond DA40 for…

Airlink will launch direct flights between Cape Town and Gaborone on 01 April 2025, offering…

Airlink is expanding its regional network with additional flights to Nairobi and Lusaka from 30…

Ethiopian Airlines and Etihad Airways have launched a strategic joint venture and new flight services…

Meet Jean-Mari Fourie, a South African aircraft engineer paving the way for women in aviation…

Fastjet Zimbabwe introduces a new scheduled flight service from Harare to Lusaka, operating three times…

Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy provides an update on efforts to stabilise and rebuild South…

South Africa’s Portfolio Committee on Tourism has welcomed the new Tourism Route Development Marketing Plan,…

At the BARSA Aviation Summit, South Africa’s Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille outlined the Tourism…

South Africa launched the Trusted Tour Operators Scheme (TTOS) to streamline digital visa processing for…

Discover how Luxaviation Africa is redefining private aviation across Africa. Offering bespoke charter services, aircraft…

Discover IFALPA’s latest position papers on pilot mental health and well-being. Learn how the aviation…

Discover how the upcoming SACAA fuel levy increase, set for April 2025, will impact South…

The increasing threat of GPS jamming poses serious risks to unmanned aircraft, affecting navigation, safety,…

Airways Aviation has achieved official Garmin Aviation dealer status, strengthening its partnership with Garmin and…

Entebbe International Airport achieved record-breaking passenger traffic in 2024, reaching 2.24 million passengers. With expanded…

Robinson Helicopters unveils the R88, its first new design in 15 years and its largest…

Eve Air Mobility and JetSetGo partner to explore the implementation of Eve’s Vector Urban ATM…

Anodyne Electronics Manufacturing (AEM) introduces the P139-HD Compact Digital Audio System, designed for special mission…

Celebrate the centennials of Fairchild and Travel Air aircraft at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025. Discover…

Vivo Energy Maroc and Royal Air Maroc have launched Morocco’s first carbon-neutral flight to Europe…

The French Air and Space Force has selected the Pilatus PC-7 MKX as its new…

Blackhawk Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for the XP67A Engine+ Upgrade on Collins Aerospace…

GE Aerospace’s Catalyst turboprop engine has achieved FAA certification. Catalyst is the first, new centerline,…

The Diamond Aircraft DA62 MPP has completed a 9-hour, 20-minute surveillance mission, showcasing its long-endurance…

Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, reaffirms his commitment to workers’ welfare…

The latest IATA report shows global air cargo demand increased by 3.2% in January 2025,…

Hartzell Propeller introduces the Kestrel, a lightweight composite constant speed propeller designed for Rotax 916-powered…

SANSA’s Hartebeesthoek Ground Station is providing critical tracking, telemetry, and command (TT&C) support for the…

The Zambia Air Force successfully concludes Operation Sungulula, neutralising an acid spill in the Kafue…

SkyTeam’s 2025 RISE Women’s Leadership Development Programme has launched in Nairobi, Kenya, with 28 participants…

Ethiopian Airlines celebrates International Women’s Day with all-women-operated flights to six destinations across five continents,…

Discover why the Cessna Grand Caravan 208 is the most popular turboprop in Africa. Explore…

Discover how the Apache Longbow Crew Trainers’ software updates have transformed from a time-consuming manual…

Discover how Boeing NeXt and HorizonX pioneered the evolution of eVTOL technology, urban air mobility,…

The Zambian Government has awarded contracts for the construction of Nakonde Airport and the rehabilitation…

Diamond Aircraft has delivered a state-of-the-art DA62 MPP special mission aircraft to United ATS, enhancing…

Henley Air Flight Training announces the appointment of Ms Lindie Bruyns as Head of Training…

The 38th African Union Summit saw the adoption of groundbreaking strategies for sustainable energy and…

Kenya Airways and London Metropolitan University have signed a landmark MoU to revolutionise aviation education…

Delta Air Lines has requested adjustments to its flight schedules between the United States and…

Proflight Zambia enhances connectivity for South African travellers by doubling its Livingstone–Lusaka flights starting 1…

The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) hosted a cybersecurity workshop to enhance digital security awareness…

Emirates launches Aircrafted Kids, a global initiative distributing handmade backpacks crafted from upcycled aircraft materials.…

ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa has successfully completed its first engine accessory gearbox (AGB) replacement…

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) is using unmanned aircraft to deliver life-saving nutrition…

Saab has signed an MOU with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to collaborate on the LWS-310…

The Airbus A321XLR powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines has received its Type Certificate…

SITA’s new ATC Connect platform is revolutionising air traffic control messaging by enabling seamless, secure,…

The Airbus-built Biomass satellite, part of ESA’s Earth Explorer programme, has been shipped to Kourou…

Discover the Bombardier Global 8000, the fastest civil aircraft since the Concorde. With a top…

MCC Aviation played a vital role in a groundbreaking conservation mission, relocating five wild cheetahs…

Airbus and Primoco UAV successfully demonstrated advanced teaming intelligence software for uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs),…

Embraer’s Phenom 300 series has been named the world’s best-selling and most delivered light jet…

UNIDROIT President Maria Chiara Malaguti welcomed H.E. Maria de Fátima Jardim, Ambassador of Angola, to…

Gulfstream Aerospace announces the final production of the iconic Gulfstream G650, marking the end of…

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) delivers a Boeing 737-800 to Kenya Airways, celebrating 20 years of…

Choosing between a private jet and a turboprop for your next charter? Explore the differences…

Kenya Airways expands its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800 from Dubai Aerospace…

The Ministry of Land Transport and Air Infrastructure met with the Steering Committee of the…

GE Aerospace successfully completed initial ground runs of the T901 engine on a U.S. Army…

ZeroAvia confirms the first sale of its 600kW electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International, supporting…

Liberia’s electricity access has surged from 2% to 35%, far exceeding expectations through the Liberia…

Discover Dassault Aviation’s award-winning NeXus flight deck for the Falcon 10X. Combining advanced automation, enhanced…

Goodyear is celebrating 100 years of airship flying at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025, bringing two…

Safran Electrical & Power has achieved a world first with EASA certification for its ENGINeUS…

The 38th African Union Summit spotlights the push for a visa-free Africa, with the AU…

The 2025 IATA manuals introduce key updates focusing on digitalisation, sustainability, and safety in aviation.…

Airlink has been honoured with the 2025 DIRCO Ubuntu Economic Diplomacy Award for its contribution…

The Zambia Civil Aviation Authority (ZCAA) has signed a Training Service Agreement with ICAO to…

Pipistrel, a Textron company, successfully completed the first hover flight of the Nuuva V300, a…