African Pilot Weekly Magazine 47:2025
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa Strengthens its Regional Presence with Renewed US FAA and African Approvals
African Business Aviation: MRO
ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has successfully renewed its approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as well as multiple African civil aviation authorities.
The renewed certifications cover approvals from the aviation authorities of Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa and Zambia, representing the widest network of regulatory accreditations held by any MRO in Africa.
ACSA Introduces New Baggage Tracking Feature to Enhance Passenger Experience
Commercial & Air TravelACSA adds real-time baggage tracking to its mobile app, allowing passengers to monitor checked-in bags through every stage of handling and supporting the company’s digital transformation.
Business Aviation Reaches a Higher Plateau: The Findings of the 2025–2029 Global Jet Forecast
Business AviationThe 2025–2029 business jet market forecast shows steady growth in new and pre-owned aircraft. Explore global trends, rising heavy jet demand, and Africa’s aviation outlook.
Gabon Civil Aviation Authority Honoured with ICAO Council President Certificate for Security Oversight Progress
Gabon Civil Aviation Authority
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Authority receives the ICAO Council President Certificate for major progress in aviation security oversight following the recent USAP audit.
Bell 505 Achieves Over 700 Flight Hours with Blended Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Future Flight: Sustainable Aviation FuelBell and Safran Helicopter Engines report more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF with the Bell 505, demonstrating strong engine operability and advancing sustainable helicopter operations.
Embraer Celebrates Delivery of 1,700th Ipanema Cropduster
Aircraft: CropdusterEmbraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known for high productivity, precision spraying and low operating costs.
Mozambique Launches Public Consultation on 20-Year Civil Aviation Master Plan as Government Targets Systemic Reform
African AviationMozambique has opened public consultations on its Civil Aviation Master Plan 2026–2045, with government calling for systemic reform to address infrastructure gaps, market dysfunction and long-standing aviation sector challenges.
Garmin SmartCharts Adds Graphical NOTAMs Overlay to Alert Pilots to Surface Closures
General Aviation & LifestyleGarmin adds a colour-coded Graphical NOTAMs overlay and new Storm Tops weather tool to its SmartCharts and Garmin Pilot app, giving pilots clearer visibility of runway closures, conditions and weather intensity.
Ethiopia Feasibility Study on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: EthiopiaEU and South Africa sign first-ever Clean Trade and Investment Partnership (CTIP)
Future Flight: Aviation FuelZimbabwe Marks 26 Years of the Yamoussoukro Decision
SAATM: Open Skies AfricaZambia Hosts ICAO Regional Workshop on Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards
Civil Aviation: ZambiaZambia has hosted an ICAO Regional Workshop on updated Annex 14 Obstacle Limitation Surfaces Standards, bringing together African aviation regulators and experts to strengthen safety, oversight and harmonised obstacle management.
Zambia Flying Doctor Service Issues Tender for Aircraft Repairs and Spare Parts under Two-Year Framework Agreement
African Business Aviation: HEMS & EMSThe Zambia Flying Doctor Service has issued a tender for aircraft repairs, spare parts, tools and equipment under a two-year Framework Agreement, supporting maintenance of its fixed-wing and rotary fleet. Submission deadline: 9 December 2025.
Zambia Invites Investors to Develop Airport City at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
African Infrastructure & Projects: OpportunityZambia Airports Corporation Limited has launched a call for investment proposals to develop a new Airport City at KKIA in Lusaka, aimed at diversifying revenue, boosting aviation-linked commercial activity and supporting Zambia’s logistics hub ambitions.
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Qatar Airways Boosts Winter Travel with Service Increase to Global Destinations, Including Cape Town and Nigeria
ReadQatar Airways increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, operating nearly 3,000 additional flights this year and enhancing global connectivity through Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
Update on Jet A-1 Supply Constraints at Cape Town International Airport
ReadThe Fuels Industry Association of South Africa explains that Jet A-1 constraints at Cape Town International Airport stem from administrative registration issues, not duties, levies or fuel shortages, and calls for urgent SARS action.
Boeing: New Supply Model Means Faster Delivery of Aircraft Parts
ReadBoeing and the US Defence Logistics Agency trial a new Rapid Delivery Release model that shortens proposal-to-award cycles and accelerates delivery of critical aircraft parts.
Embraer Report Highlights Untapped Potential for Intra-Middle East Air Connectivity
ReadEmbraer’s new market report reveals major opportunities to expand intra-Middle East air connectivity, showing how next-generation small narrowbody aircraft can unlock unserved routes, improve frequencies and strengthen regional network profitability.
