
Beechcraft Denali Enters Final Certification Phases Following Extensive Flight Testing
Textron Aviation has announced that its clean-sheet single-engine turboprop, the Beechcraft Denali, is entering the final phases of its flight test campaign. Speaking at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, company executives confirmed

FlySafair continues to be South Africa’s most punctual airline
FlySafair maintains the strongest on-time performance (OTP) of any South African carrier, demonstrating its commitment to reliable customer service. Throughout 2026, the airline has consistently achieved punctuality levels above 92%,

Saab and Embraer Expand Strategic Partnership to Increase Global Gripen Production Capacity
Saab and Embraer have formally signed a Heads of Agreement (HoA) establishing an industrial framework for the potential production of 20 additional Gripen fighter aircraft at Embraer’s aerospace complex in

Air Zimbabwe Marks Defining Milestone with A330-300 Reception and Harare-London Route Launch
Years of anticipation culminated in an emotional homecoming at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport as Air Zimbabwe officially marked the revival of its direct Harare to London service. The milestone

NAC and Netcare911 Join Forces
When precision aviation and advanced emergency medicine converge, a powerful partnership is born—one dedicated entirely to saving lives and prioritizing safety above all else. Celebrating their long-standing collaboration, National Airways

Race for Rhinos 2026
By Written by Charlie Hugo (Images by Charlie & Fiona Hugo) Wide open spaces, you can see tomorrow coming with gorgeous sunsets and fabulous sunrises. With clear skies and almost

Emirates Expands South African Footprint with Third Daily Cape Town Service and Newest A350 Aircraft
Emirates flight EK778 has officially landed at Cape Town International Airport, marking the commencement of the airline’s third daily service on the Dubai–Cape Town route. The arrival also represents the

Lt Col “Div” De Villiers Logs His Final Flight
Every take-off must have a purpose. For Lieutenant Colonel Jacobus Gideon “Div” De Villiers, that purpose spanned more than four decades, eleven National Commissioners and an astonishing 16,900 hours in

Air Peace Expands Fleet with Embraer E175 to Boost Regional Connectivity in West Africa
Embraer has delivered the first brand-new Embraer E175 airplane to Air Peace. The delivery further strengthens the partnership between Embraer and Air Peace, beyond their operations of the larger E195-E2

Airlink Goes Green: A Spectacular New Look for the Southern African Skies
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier regional airline, has officially turned heads across the aviation world by unveiling a stunning new bespoke livery. An Embraer E190 has traded its traditional look for

Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X Engines Power Successful Maiden Flight of Dassault Falcon 10X Flagship
Rolls-Royce has announced that its highly advanced Pearl 10X engines have successfully powered the first flight of Dassault Aviation’s brand-new flagship business jet, the Falcon 10X. The maiden flight took

South Africa’s NAC Invests in European Helicopter Lessor
South African aviation services company National Airways Corporation (NAC) has acquired a strategic stake in SkyConnect Leasing, marking a significant expansion of its international helicopter leasing interests. The investment was