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Heavy handed regulators ground small airplanes, helicopters, put 300 000 jobs at risk

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A sudden policy shift by South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority threatens to ground over 1,400 light aircraft, cripple aviation training and tourism, and unravel an entire industry ecosystem. Experts warn that a rigid, unconsulted engine overhaul rule could devastate local aviation, all under the guise of safety - despite a spotless safety record. This is a story of regulatory overreach, economic fallout, and the looming silence in South Africa’s skies.
9 Jun 7AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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