April 10 marks an important date for operations in South Africa — it was the original deadline for the expiry of extensions granted to a large number of instrument procedures in urgent need of re-validation. Then just yesterday, news broke that the South African Aviation Authority (SACAA) has re-| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
Two South African airports have recently had their licences revoked. Why has this happened and does it mean anything bigger for aviation, particularly commercial aviation, in South Africa? FAPP/Polokwane Polokwane International Airport in the Limpopo Province had their airport status downgraded| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
Sharm El Sheikh reopens 03NOV HESH/Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt has reopened to international traffic, with a number of airlines starting services again on 01NOV. However, there are conflicting views on security at the airport, depending on your state of registry. Read article. New ICAO Phraseologies| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
New Issue: July 2025 A new issue has emerged with South Africa's already miserably bad permit approval process (see original story below). New issue: if there are any changes to your flight schedule (timing, routing, pax or crew details) you must have your original landing permit revalidated by th| International Ops 2025 - OPSGROUP
