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30/10/2026

CAASA & ADF: Investing in Aviation’s Future ✈️

A stronger aviation industry starts with its people.

CAASA has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Aviation Development Foundation (ADF), supported by a R50,000 sponsorship to help develop the next generation of aviation leaders.

Through initiatives like the ADF’s Protégé Leadership Development Programme, emerging talent can learn from experienced industry leaders, build valuable networks and develop the skills to shape aviation’s future.

CAASA is proud to support Tony Frost, Louise Olkers, the outgoing board and the incoming board in continuing this important work.

Investing in people today means building a stronger aviation industry tomorrow.

29/10/2026

What does being a CAASA member actually give you?

It’s more than having your name on a membership list.

CAASA members gain access to industry information and updates, guidance on regulatory matters, support in discussions with the regulator, networking across the aviation community, and a range of member benefits and preferred rates.

Most importantly, membership connects your business to a wider aviation community working together to protect, promote, and advance the industry.

Whether you operate aircraft, maintain them, train aviation professionals, supply the industry, or provide specialist aviation services, there is value in being connected.

✈️ Be informed. Be represented. Be part of the industry conversation.

Find out more about CAASA membership.

26/10/2026

Have you caught up on the latest from CAASA?

If you haven’t had a chance to read our September Newsletter yet, now is a good time to catch up.

From industry news and CAASA updates to insights from across the aviation community, there’s plenty to explore – including Kevin Storie’s latest article on aviation, connectivity, and the future of integrated transport in Africa.

✈️ Missed it earlier this month? Catch up on the latest CAASA Newsletter.
https://www.caasa.co.za/caasa-newsletter/

23/10/2026

Want to become a CAASA member? ✈️

Joining is simple.

Visit the CAASA website and complete the 2026 Membership Application Form, providing your company details, representatives, and the areas of the aviation industry in which you operate.

Your application will then be submitted for approval, connecting you to a wider community working to protect, promote, and advance General and Commercial Aviation across Southern Africa.

Ready to join?

👉 Complete your CAASA membership application today.

21/10/2026

Today, we recognise the professionals who help keep our skies moving safely. ✈️

On International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, CAASA acknowledges the air traffic controllers working behind the scenes every day to manage increasingly complex airspace and help ensure the safe and efficient movement of aircraft.

Their work requires precision, focus, clear communication, and constant coordination – supporting pilots, operators, airports, and the wider aviation ecosystem.

To air traffic controllers across South Africa, Africa, and around the world, thank you for the vital role you play in keeping aviation moving safely.

19/10/2026

Africa’s future is not defined by its borders. It is defined by its connections.”

Are we building airports that connect to rail networks? Are we designing ports that feed into logistics hubs? Are we creating last-mile delivery systems that actually serve communities?

These are some of the questions CAASA CEO Kevin Storie raises in his latest article, as he explores what it will take to move beyond preserving our aviation heritage and start building on it.

Our heritage tells the story of where we have come from. Integrated transport will help determine where Africa goes next.

Read the full article: From Heritage to Horizons: Connecting Africa's Past to Its Future Through Integrated Transport.

16/10/2026

Your aviation business deserves a voice where it matters.

One of the key benefits of CAASA membership is representation.

CAASA engages with government, regulators, aviation service providers, and other industry stakeholders on issues affecting General and Commercial Aviation – giving members the strength of a collective industry voice rather than having to navigate every challenge alone.

From monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to raising industry concerns and advocating for a stronger aviation environment, CAASA works to ensure the industry is represented where important decisions are being made.

✈️ One industry. One collective voice.

Find out more about becoming a CAASA member.

14/10/2026

“Aviation is not an industry. It is an enabler.”

Aviation moves cargo. But more importantly, aviation moves ideas. It moves investment. It moves opportunity.

In his latest article, CAASA CEO Kevin Storie looks at the role aviation can play in unlocking Africa’s economic potential – and why building a more connected future requires us to look beyond aviation in isolation.

From air, sea, road, and rail to the final mile, connectivity is what turns infrastructure into economic opportunity.

Read the full article: From Heritage to Horizons: Connecting Africa's Past to Its Future Through Integrated Transport.

12/10/2026

When regulations change, who is speaking for your sector?

Aviation is a highly regulated industry, and decisions made at the policy and regulatory level can have a very real impact on how businesses operate.
That’s why industry representation matters.

CAASA works to ensure the voice of General and Commercial Aviation is part of the conversation – engaging with regulators, government, and industry stakeholders on the issues affecting our members and the wider aviation community.

Because a stronger aviation industry needs more than individual voices. It needs collective representation, constructive engagement, and an industry that works together.

✈️ Your voice matters. Together, it carries further.

09/10/2026

As we look back on an incredible few days at Air Force Base Waterkloof, CAASA would like to take the opportunity to say thank you.

An event of this scale takes an enormous amount of work behind the scenes. To the organisers, partners, exhibitors, sponsors, industry stakeholders, and everyone who contributed their time and expertise – thank you for making AAD 2026 possible.

And to everyone who attended, visited the stands, joined the conversations, made new connections, and supported the event – thank you for being part of it.

AAD once again brought together the people, businesses, ideas, and capabilities that make Africa’s aviation and aerospace industry what it is.

We were proud to be part of AAD 2026, and we look forward to building on the conversations and connections made. 🇿🇦✈️

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