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Why Flights in South Africa Are Getting More Expensive in 2026
Why Flights in South Africa Are Getting More Expensive in 2026
The hidden fuel crisis behind more expensive flights Meta description: Airfares in South Africa are rising in 2026 due to a jet fuel price surge. Here’s what’s driving higher flight... Read more...
ACSA Introduces Real-Time Baggage Tracking: A Boost for Passenger Experience
ACSA Introduces Real-Time Baggage Tracking: A Boost for Passenger Experience
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has rolled out a real-time baggage tracking feature on its mobile application, marking a meaningful step forward in improving the passenger experience at South Africa’s... Read more...
Swissport Marks 30 Years in Africa: Three Decades of Ground Handling Excellence
Swissport Marks 30 Years in Africa: Three Decades of Ground Handling Excellence
A Long-Term Commitment to African Aviation Swissport’s African journey began at a time when the continent’s aviation sector was undergoing major transformation. Over the past three decades, the company has... Read more...
South Africa Introduces Stricter Compliance Rules for International Charter Flights
South Africa Introduces Stricter Compliance Rules for International Charter Flights
South Africa has recently introduced stricter security-driven compliance requirements for international non-scheduled (charter) flights carrying 20 or more passengers into the country. The new measures, issued under the Civil Aviation... Read more...
New vs Used Aircraft in South Africa: What’s Smarter in 2026?
New vs Used Aircraft in South Africa: What’s Smarter in 2026?
Buying an aircraft in South Africa in 2026 is less about “new is best” and more about what risk you want to carry: maintenance risk, currency/import risk, downtime risk, and resale... Read more...
Best Aircraft for Gravel Runways and Bush Strips in South Africa
Best Aircraft for Gravel Runways and Bush Strips in South Africa
South Africa’s “bush strip” world is amazing—game lodges, farm strips, gravel runways, short fields, and hot Highveld afternoons. But it’s also where the wrong aircraft choice gets expensive fast (props,... Read more...
Real Monthly Cost of Owning a Light Aircraft in South Africa (Hangar, Fuel, Insurance, Maintenance)
Real Monthly Cost of Owning a Light Aircraft in South Africa (Hangar, Fuel, Insurance, Maintenance)
If you’re thinking of buying a light aircraft in South Africa, the quickest way to budget accurately is to split costs into two buckets: Fixed monthly costs (you pay even... Read more...
Best Apps for Student Pilots in South Africa
Best Apps for Student Pilots in South Africa
If you’re a student pilot in SA, you basically want apps that cover 3 jobs:(1) planning/navigation (EFB), (2) weather + NOTAM briefing, (3) logbook + study.Here are the best options that... Read more...
Best First Plane to Buy in South Africa: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
Best First Plane to Buy in South Africa: A Practical Buyer’s Guide
There isn’t one perfect “first aircraft” for everyone in South Africa—your best first plane depends on mission, budget, runway type, and whether you want Type Certified or NTCA. But there are... Read more...
Pilot Jobs South Africa 2026: Requirements, Routes, and Best Places to Search
Pilot Jobs South Africa 2026: Requirements, Routes, and Best Places to Search
If you’re searching “pilot jobs South Africa 2026”, the big reality is this: airline demand can be strong, but entry-level airline seats are still gated by experience (hours, multi-engine time, turbine... Read more...
Best Scenic Flights in South Africa: The Routes You’ll Never Forget
Best Scenic Flights in South Africa: The Routes You’ll Never Forget
South Africa is one of the best countries in the world for scenic flying because you can get wildly different landscapes in one weekend: mountains, coastline, bushveld, canyons, and wine... Read more...
Radio Calls in South Africa: Beginner Script for Controlled Airspace
Radio Calls in South Africa: Beginner Script for Controlled Airspace
Talking to ATC at a controlled airport can feel intimidating—until you realise it’s mostly repeatable patterns. South Africa’s standard ATC phraseology is designed to be clear, short, and unambiguous, and... Read more...