African Pilot Weekly Magazine 06:2026
Military & Defence
The Eagle Turns 106 as the South African Air Force Marks Another Year of Service
The South African Air Force marks 106 years of service with a Prestige Parade at historic Swartkop, highlighting readiness, training and future capability.
The Eagle Turns 106 as the South African Air Force Marks Another Year of Service
The South African Air Force marks 106 years of service with a Prestige Parade at historic Swartkop, highlighting readiness, training and future capability.
Military & Defence
TAAG’s Growth Strategy: 2026 Roadmap and 2030 Ambition
TAAG outlines its 2026 roadmap and 2030 ambition at AFRAA, covering fleet renewal, network growth, MRO, sustainability and hub development in Luanda.
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
At the African Airlines Association Assembly, Boeing’s Shahab Matin outlines long-term aviation growth, connectivity and market outlook across Africa.
OEM: Boeing
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years, highlighting connectivity, supply constraints and fleet planning.
Boeing Sees Continued Growth Across African Aviation Markets
Boeing forecasts demand for more than 1,200 new aircraft for African airlines over 20 years, highlighting connectivity, supply constraints and fleet planning.
OEM: Boeing
Airlink Increases Ndola Flights for Improved Customer Convenience
Airlink will add extra Johannesburg–Ndola flights from March 2026, improving business connectivity and onward regional and international connections.
African Airline
Liability Losses in Aviation: New Risks Reshaping Airline Exposure
Liability risks in aviation are evolving. Explore new legal, regulatory, and operational challenges facing airlines ahead of IATA’s World Legal Symposium 2026.
Finance & Insurance
Airlink Inaugurates Johannesburg–Nacala Service
Airlink has inaugurated a new Johannesburg–Nacala route, strengthening air connectivity to northern Mozambique and the strategic Nacala Corridor.
African Airline
Aircraft OEM
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth Through Fleet Forecasting, Skills Development and Decarbonisation
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training efficiency and decarbonisation priorities.
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth Through Fleet Forecasting, Skills Development and Decarbonisation
Airbus sets out its long-term outlook for African aviation, covering fleet demand, skills development, training efficiency and decarbonisation priorities.
Aircraft OEM
Airbus Maps Africa’s Aviation Growth
In this video, Airbus’s Joep Ellers discusses fleet forecasting, pilot shortages, training efficiency and decarbonisation, and how African airlines are planning for the next 20 years.
ATNS on Air Navigation Services Procedure Recovery and Regional Growth
ATNS outlines progress on air navigation service recovery, flight procedure stabilisation and regional aviation growth across Southern Africa.
Eswatini Air Has Great Plans and Is Looking to Scale
Eswatini Air discusses fleet growth, new routes, and operational strategy during an interview filmed at the AFRAA 57th General Assembly.
Deutsche Aircraft’s D328eco® Designed for Africa’s Regional Routes
Reinhard Schwaiger of Deutsche Aircraft discusses the D328eco 40-seat turboprop and its suitability for African regional operations.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
Cirrus Unveils New G3 Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft unveils the new Generation 3 Vision Jet, featuring a reimagined interior, expanded seating, enhanced avionics and advanced safety innovations.
Cirrus Unveils New G3 Vision Jet
Cirrus Aircraft unveils the new Generation 3 Vision Jet, featuring a reimagined interior, expanded seating, enhanced avionics and advanced safety innovations.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
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Air Botswana Appoints Dr Bao Mosinyi as General Manager
Air Botswana has appointed Dr Bao Mosinyi as General Manager from 1 February 2026, strengthening leadership as the airline focuses on stability and sustainability.
New Appointment
Embraer Appoints Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Director in Southern Africa Region
Embraer strengthens its Defence & Security presence in Southern Africa with the appointment of Leandro Marc Pienaar as Business Development Director.
New Appointment
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Aviation Financing, Skills Development and Sustainability
African Development Bank and Air Côte d’Ivoire sign an LOI to advance aviation financing, skills development and sustainability across Africa.
African Airline
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General Aviation & Lifestyle
Daher Confirms Its Expertise in Cabin Outfitting with the Renewal of Its Contracts for the Airbus A350 and A330
Daher confirms its expertise in cabin outfitting with the renewal of its Airbus A350 and A330 contracts, supporting final assembly operations in Toulouse.
Aircraft Interiors
