African Pilot Weekly Magazine 09:2026
General Aviation & Lifestyle
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 PT6 performance to the region.
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 PT6 performance to the region.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
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 billings report.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
Garmin Adds Additional Service Integrations to Automate Aircraft Flight Logging with PlaneSync
Garmin expands PlaneSync with new integrations, enabling automated flight logging and advanced aircraft data analysis for improved performance insights.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
GAMA Releases 2025 Aircraft Shipment and Billing Report
GAMA reports 2025 aircraft shipments valued at $35.7 billion, with business jet deliveries up 11.8% and total billings reaching record levels.
General Aviation
General Aviation & Lifestyle
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. Deliveries begin Q1 2029.
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. Deliveries begin Q1 2029.
General Aviation & Lifestyle
Magma and MidnightZulu Expand Nairobi–Liège Connectivity with Additional Seasonal Service
Magma Aviation and MidnightZulu add seasonal Nairobi–Liège service from January to May 2026, boosting Kenyan horticulture exports.
Air Cargo & Air Freight
Global Passenger Satisfaction Climbs as ACI Reveals 2025 ASQ Award Winners
ACI 2025 ASQ Awards show global passenger satisfaction rising as 100 airports recognised, including strong performances across Africa.
Commercial & Air Travel
SACAA Outlines Climate Priorities As Global Aviation Pushes For Unified Net-Zero Action
SACAA outlines its 2026 climate priorities, including a national SAF roadmap, CORSIA oversight and South Africa’s aviation net-zero 2050 strategy.
Sustainability
Global Aerospace Provides Insights on the Importance of Detailed Aviation Maintenance Records and How Maintenance Lapses Affect Claims
How aircraft maintenance records impact aviation insurance claims and why neglect can lead to costly claim reductions or denials.
Insurance
Aircraft OEM
Embraer’s E2 Family Aligns Performance, Passenger Experience and Operating Economics with African Airline Needs
Embraer positions its E2 family as a right-sized solution for African airlines, supporting profitability, network growth and fleet flexibility.
Embraer’s E2 Family Aligns Performance, Passenger Experience and Operating Economics with African Airline Needs
Embraer positions its E2 family as a right-sized solution for African airlines, supporting profitability, network growth and fleet flexibility.
Aircraft OEM
African Development Bank Group and African Union Renew Push for Visa-Free Travel to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Transformation
African Development Bank Group and African Union renew calls for visa-free travel to unlock AfCFTA trade, mobility and regional integration.
SAATM
Emirates Expands Payment Flexibility in Kenya Through Cellulant’s Split-Payment Solution
Emirates launches split-payment option in Kenya via Cellulant’s Tingg, enabling mobile money instalments and greater airfare accessibility.
Commercial & Air Travel
Nigeria Hosts ICAO WACAF Safety Team Ahead of April Validation Mission
Regulatory
Nigeria hosts ICAO WACAF Safety Team ahead of April 2026 validation mission to strengthen aviation safety oversight and address outstanding audit findings.
South Africa Notice of Compliance with SA-CATS 64 Requirements for Cabin Crew Instructors and Examiners
Regulatory
SACAA confirms mandatory compliance with SA-CATS 64 for cabin crew instructors and examiners, aligned with Part 141 ATO requirements.
South Africa Third Party Simulator User Certificate Renewal Process Updated
Regulatory
SACAA updates the renewal process for third party simulator user certificates, aligning it with annual ATO renewal and Part 187 fee requirements.
Kenya KCAA Issues Advisory Circular on Aerodrome Obstacle Lighting and Marking
Regulatory
KCAA issues Advisory Circular requiring aerodrome operators and developers to install obstacle lighting within 30 days under Aerodromes Regulations 2013.
NCAA Moves to Strengthen Charter Oversight with Digital Operations System
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority introduces Charter Operations System to enhance oversight, transparency and compliance in charter flight operations.
African Business Aviation: Charter
Nigeria: Aviation Minister Presents ₦184.39bn 2026 Budget
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister presents ₦184.39bn 2026 budget proposal, outlining safety upgrades, digital modernisation and sector reforms.
African Aviation
Regulatory
Licensing U-turn Follows FlySafair Sale: Questions Over Timing in South Africa’s Aviation Policy
South Africa’s aviation sector shifts as Harith acquires FlySafair while regulators withdraw race-based licensing rules for international airlines.
Licensing U-turn Follows FlySafair Sale: Questions Over Timing in South Africa’s Aviation Policy
South Africa’s aviation sector shifts as Harith acquires FlySafair while regulators withdraw race-based licensing rules for international airlines.
Regulatory
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SkyGrid and Wisk Release ‘Enabling Scalable Urban Air Mobility Through Automated Flight Rules’ Paper
SkyGrid and Wisk outline how Automated Flight Rules can enable safe, scalable Urban Air Mobility in complex global airspace environments.
Advanced Air Mobility
Eswatini Issues RFP to Update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan
Eswatini issues RFP to update King Mswati III International Airport Master Plan, outlining 30-year development, capacity planning and investment strategy.
Airport
