ICAO and IATA align on safety and social sustainability, spotlighting people, leadership and data as the twin engines driving aviation’s future — especially in Africa.
IFALPA’s new position paper on pilot maintenance sparks debate in Africa, balancing safety, training and operational realities across the continent.
Discover how Mayday-SA is leading the way in aviation mental health support, helping pilots and frontline staff stay safe, resilient, and heard.
IFALPA warns of safety risks in non-routine flight operations. What does this mean for pilots, operators, and Africa’s growing aviation sector?
Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety, and operational performance.
Second uAvionix FlightStation installed at Lanseria Airport with NAC, boosting ADS-B surveillance for safer, smarter air traffic monitoring in South Africa.
Runway overruns remain a major safety risk in African aviation. IFALPA calls for Runway Overrun Awareness and Alerting Systems (ROAAS) to reduce accidents and costs.
Pilot Keegan Glanfield shares five core tools for safer flying at the Rand Airport Safety Symposium, urging pilots to build their own safety toolkit.
IFALPA calls for urgent improvements to safety standards at alternate aerodromes worldwide. This article examines key incidents and infrastructure challenges, with a focus on African airports, highlighting the need for coordinated investment in navigation, emergency services, and passenger facilities.
Airbus Helicopters installs Africa’s first H125 virtual reality simulator in Johannesburg to support advanced pilot training and improve regional aviation safety.
Why are pilots avoiding EMAS during runway overruns? Explore how Africa can lead the way in safety innovation with proper pilot training and local solutions.
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg, reinforcing its nearly 50-year partnership with Africa’s aviation sector and expanding support for regional operators.
Airbus opens a new Customer Support Centre in Johannesburg as Gabriel Semelas highlights the company’s long-term commitment to Africa’s aviation, defence, and innovation sectors.
The Spanish Air and Space Force has inducted its first Airbus A330 MRTT into service. The aircraft offers enhanced refuelling, transport, and MEDEVAC capabilities, strengthening Spain’s aerial operations and strategic autonomy.
AURA AERO’s INTEGRAL E, the world’s first all-electric aerobatic aircraft, has completed its first inverted flight. This major certification milestone confirms its reliability and advances the decarbonisation of light aviation with an expected service entry in 2026.
Helihacking combines helicopter aviation and mountaineering to combat invasive species in South Africa's Western Cape. Using HEC Bell 407 helicopters, MCC Aviation supports high-risk operations to remove alien vegetation and restore biodiversity in hard-to-reach mountain areas.
Air Methods expands its fleet with new Airbus helicopters, including the H140, H125, and H135, enhancing air medical transport capabilities. Learn more about the latest innovations in emergency medical aviation.
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Embraer and Denel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore collaboration on the KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, focusing on manufacturing and MRO activities to enhance strategic airlift capabilities in Africa.
The African Development Bank, Mozambique, and Korea’s Busan Technopark have launched a drone-based disaster management initiative to improve early warning systems and real-time flood response in high-risk zones.
The restoration of Sabre 361 by Montagu Thorne and Matthew Olivier celebrates aviation heritage through meticulous craftsmanship. The project, conducted at the South African Air Force Museum, involved polishing, panel beating, and replacing corroded fasteners to restore this historic aircraft for public display.
JOLY Airlines, a South African startup, has ordered 30 ME-1A amphibious aircraft from Mallard Enterprises to enhance regional connectivity and provide sustainable air travel solutions in Africa.
Archer Aviation partners with Ethiopian Airlines to deploy Midnight electric aircraft under its Launch Edition programme, aiming to develop an air taxi network and explore sustainable air mobility solutions in Africa.
The Bateleurs successfully transported two lionesses by air from Khamab Kalahari Reserve to Addo Elephant National Park, ensuring vital genetic diversity for the park’s lion population. This mission highlights the critical role of aviation in wildlife conservation.
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.
Safran Helicopter Engines partners with Robinson Helicopter Company to power the new R88 with the Arriel 2W engine. This collaboration enhances performance, reliability, and maintenance support for light helicopters worldwide.
Robinson Helicopters unveils the R88, its first new design in 15 years and its largest helicopter ever. Designed for executive transport, firefighting, and utility operations, the R88 challenges industry norms with a powerful Safran Arriel 2W engine, advanced avionics, and an adaptable 10-seat configuration.
SkyDrive has received G-1 certification basis approval from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) for its three-seater eVTOL aircraft. The company is progressing towards aircraft certification and commercial operations, with flight tests underway ahead of the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
