The Aviation Indaba is convened by the Flying Jurist in partnership with the Lenono Foundation NPC. Flying Jurist is an advisory firm specialising in aviation consultancy services, with a strong focus on aviation policy, strategy, and governance reform; regulatory compliance and safety advisory; as well as stakeholder coordination, engagement, and ecosystem integration across the aviation sector. 

The firm provides strategic legal and regulatory advisory support to public and private sector stakeholders across the aviation ecosystem, ensuring compliance with national and international aviation frameworks while promoting good governance practices within the industry. 

In addition, Flying Jurist plays a critical integrative role by providing bespoke solutions and platforms for engagement – connecting regulators, operators, professionals, and policymakers across the continent. Through this ecosystem coordination function, the firm supports the development of aligned, sustainable, and investment-ready aviation initiatives. 

Lenono Foundation NPC, a public benefit organisation committed to advancing inclusive development, thought leadership, and capacity-building initiatives across key sectors of the economy. Through its convening role, the Foundation provides a neutral, developmental platform that brings together diverse stakeholders to engage on issues of strategic importance to Africa’s growth trajectory. 

This partnership between the Lenono Foundation and Flying Jurist enables the Aviation Indaba to operate as a credible, independent, and forward-looking forum – one that integrates developmental objectives with industry insight. Through this collaborative model, the Indaba continues to amplify diverse voices, foster strategic partnerships, and position aviation as a key driver of socio-economic development in South Africa and across the African continent.