- VENUE: The Maslow Hotel Sandton
- DATE: 19 August 2025
About Aviation Indaba
The Aviation Indaba
Africa’s premier dialogue bringing together industry stakeholders for a sustainable aviation future.
Now in its second year, the Aviation Indaba began in 2024 as the General Aviation Indaba, a focused forum aimed at fostering collaboration and policy advocacy within the general aviation sector. Due to the overwhelming interest and the success of its inaugural edition, the Indaba has since evolved to encompass the broader aviation industry.
In 2025, we proudly launch the expanded Aviation Indaba – a strategic, high-level platform designed to drive cross-sectoral collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and impactful policy dialogue across the entire aviation ecosystem. Recognising aviation’s critical role in economic growth, regional integration, and global competitiveness, the Indaba brings together a diverse network of industry players for meaningful dialogue, knowledge exchange, and forward-looking action.
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Bringing together key industry participants – including airlines, regulators, aircraft manufacturers, air traffic controllers, airport operators, ground-handling service providers, government departments, financiers, legal experts, academic institutions, training organisations, pilots and emerging technology innovators, the Aviation Indaba creates a unique space for engagement across commercial, cargo, general, and emerging segments such as drone and space-based aviation, sustainable aviation fuels, etc.
Serving as a neutral and solution-oriented platform, the Indaba facilitates candid conversations on shared challenges, regulatory developments, infrastructure needs, and future trends shaping the aviation landscape. It provides structured opportunities to explore policy alignment, investment opportunities, skills development, safety and security, sustainability imperatives, digitalisation, and innovation in air mobility.
Event Highlights
Embracing Innovation, Fostering Sustainability and Resilience – Towards a Vibrant Southern African Aviation Sector.
- DATE: 19 August 2025
The 2025 Aviation Indaba is a high-impact, cross-sectoral forum dedicated to shaping the future of aviation in Africa and beyond. Set against the backdrop of rapid technological change and growing demand for connectivity, this year’s Indaba brings together industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, and professionals to explore bold solutions and strategic collaborations for deep engagement on the critical issues shaping the future of aviation.
Key Themes Include:
- Aviation Policy, Regulation & Governance: Navigating legislative landscapes and driving coherent aviation reform.
- Commercial Aviation & Air Operator Challenges: Addressing operational hurdles, cost pressures, and market recovery.
- Innovation, Sustainability & 4IR in Aviation: Harnessing emerging technologies for safer, greener, and smarter skies.
- Regional & Global Connectivity: Enhancing intra-African access and international integration.
- Integrated Mobility: Linking aviation with tourism, logistics, and broader transport networks.
- Workforce Development & Transformation: Building inclusive, future-ready talent pipelines for the aviation sector.
Join us as we chart a course for a resilient, innovative, and globally competitive aviation industry.
Who else is attending?
Leading industry experts will form part of the panel discussions, whilst a number of industry stakeholders will attend and participate from the gallery. The event will attract participants from both the GA and Commercial Aviation sectors. Thus, other disciplines and industries, such as transport and logistics, tourism, agriculture, energy, maritime, manufacturing, academia, research institutes, law enforcement, government, diplomatic corps, etc will be in attendance.
Why should you become part of this transformative platform?
The 2025 Aviation Indaba will be an essential gathering for all those invested in the future of both the GA and Commercial Aviation industries. By continuing to provide a dedicated space for focused, collaborative discussions, we ensure that the sector remains vibrant, sustainable, and forward-thinking. As aviation technology advances and the regulatory environment evolves, the need for deliberate, multi-disciplinary platforms like the Indaba has become more critical.
We look forward to welcoming stakeholders from across the aviation ecosystem for an impactful, solutions-driven event.
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About Flying Jurist
The biggest largest widest anticipated Aviation Conference.
Flying Jurist is registered in South Africa in terms of South African law and operates out of Johannesburg, South Africa. The company owns the General Aviation Indaba concept. The company offers bespoke aviation solutions to a diverse range of discerning customers.
With future ambitions of opening up an aviation training organisation, with cargo and drone operation interests in the mid-term, the company currently focuses on (1) aviation consultancy, (2) events, (3) aviation media, and (4) mentorship as its core corporate social responsibility function. At Flying Jurist, years of expertise in the aviation, legal, academic and consultancy sectors coalesce to a form a one stop shop for the discerning customer looking for expert knowledge in these areas.
Meet The Event Organizer
About Flying Jurist
Flying Jurist is a South African-based aviation company dedicated to advancing collaboration, innovation, and policy advocacy in the aviation sector. As the proud custodian of the Aviation Indaba, Flying Jurist champions inclusive dialogue, strategic partnerships, and transformative action to address the evolving needs of Africa’s aviation ecosystem.
With expertise spanning aviation law, regulation, operational strategy, and industry advocacy, Flying Jurist provides bespoke solutions and platforms for engagement—connecting regulators, operators, professionals, and policymakers across the continent. The company also leads initiatives such as the General Aviation Indaba, youth mentorship programmes, and strategic advisory projects, all aimed at strengthening the sector from the ground up.
In its role as custodian, Flying Jurist curates the Aviation Indaba to ensure it remains a dynamic, neutral, and future-focused forum, amplifying voices, unlocking opportunities, and positioning aviation as a key driver of socio-economic growth in South Africa and beyond
Our Sponsors
The Aviation Indaba invites strategic partnerships across a range of areas – including sponsorship, expert participation, research collaboration, and logistical support.
By partnering with us, you become part of a transformative platform that drives dialogue, sparks innovation, and strengthens aviation’s role as a catalyst for economic growth, regional integration, and global connectivity.
Let’s shape the future of aviation – together.
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- VENUE: The Maslow Hotel Sandton
- DATE: 19 August 2025