Turkish Airlines, Türkiye's national flag carrier, and South African Airways (SAA), the national airline of South Africa, have made a major advancement in enhancing aviation cooperation between the two nations by signing a new codeshare agreement. This partnership was officially established on 4 December 2025 at a ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland, coinciding with the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB) meeting. Senior executives from both airlines attended to formalise t

Only a few months after entering service, the newly certified, ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 has established itself as a top-tier speed machine, securing its eighth city-pair speed record en route to the Dubai Airshow 2025. This recent achievement highlights the aircraft's remarkable capabilities, efficiency, and range, reinforcing Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.'s leadership in the high-speed, long-distance business jet market. On November 17, 2025, the eighth record was achiev

By Garth Calitz Airbus' A320 series, a key player in short- to medium-haul flights globally, gained significant attention in late November when the manufacturer, along with international regulators, released an urgent Airworthiness Directive (AD) mandating a compulsory software update. This directive was prompted by an incident in which an A320 experienced an uncommanded altitude change due to a rare flight-control data corruption event. Although there were no injuries, a tho

Uganda Airlines has further enhanced continental connectivity by establishing a new interline agreement with Airlink, a top privately owned regional airline in Southern Africa. Announced on 24 November 2025, this partnership offers travellers throughout East and Southern Africa a more seamless and integrated travel experience by connecting Uganda Airlines’ hub in Entebbe with Airlink’s extensive network through Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). For both a

This week represented a significant milestone in the global commercial aviation industry as the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) made its inaugural appearance at the Dubai Airshow 2025. Starting on November 17th at Al Maktoum International Airport, the event marked the Middle Eastern debut of China's domestically developed narrow-body airliner, the C919, along with its regional jet variant, the C909 business jet. COMAC's participation in the renowned air

By Garth Calitz The long-anticipated MOSAIC regulation package from the FAA, which stands for Modernisation of Special Airworthiness Certification, represents the most substantial update to American light aviation regulations in 20 years. Supported by the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA), MOSAIC significantly broadens the capabilities of Light-Sport Aircraft (LSA), revises Sport Pilot privileges and establishes a contemporary, more adaptable certification framework for

By Garth Calitz Textron Aviation just announced that they're wrapping up production of two classic piston aircraft, the Beechcraft Baron G58 and Beechcraft Bonanza G36, in 2025. This marks the end of an incredible run that’s lasted almost 80 years and has made a huge impact on the light-aircraft scene for countless pilots, owners, and operators. For many in the aviation world, the Baron and Bonanza aren't just product lines; they're legends. Their unique mix of craftsmanship,

By Garth Calitz Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) are preparing to advance their collaboration by initiating a reciprocal codeshare agreement ahead of the busy holiday travel period. This development strengthens a partnership that has endured for nearly thirty years, enhancing travel connections for passengers throughout South Africa, the African continent, and globally. The enhanced codeshare agreement will enable Emirates passengers travelling to Johannesburg to effo

By Garth Calitz National Airways Corporation (NAC), a longstanding aviation institution in South Africa, celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025. This milestone underscores eight decades of innovation, service, and leadership in general aviation. From its modest post-war origins to its present status as a diversified aviation group with a continental presence, NAC's journey is deeply embedded in the history of South African aviation. Established in 1945, NAC came into existenc

Embraer has marked another important milestone in its extensive and impactful history in agricultural aviation by delivering the 1,700th Ipanema cropduster. This milestone aircraft, an EMB-203 variant, was produced at the company's Botucatu facility in São Paulo and is destined for its new owner in Imperatriz, Maranhão, where it will be utilised for various agricultural spraying tasks. For an aircraft that has become a well-known and reliable presence over Brazil's farmlands,