Part139.01.1(2) of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) has been amended and spells a major shift for commercial aviation in South Africa. This amendment could have significant ramifications for light aircraft operators, specifically those engaged in game and bush lodge transfers.
The amended regulation stipulates that no aircraft (fixed or rotor wing) engaged in
On 9 October 2023 the Minister of Transport published a ministerial order that the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) must provide administrative support to the Air Services Licensing Council with licensing applications and foreign operator permits. The SACAA is also the responsible entity for registration of aircraft in South Africa, which is a pre-requisite