Wonderboom National Airport (WNA), a
cornerstone of South Africa’s aviation training
sector, is facing a significant shift in its fee structure
that could have far-reaching consequences.
Historically, flying schools operating at WNA
have benefited from an 80% discount for Air
Traffic Control (ATC) and navigation fees, a policy
designed to support pilot training. This practice,
commonly referred to as ‘training fees’, has also
been extended to most other regional airports,
fostering growth in the aviation sector.

Read the full story on the latest edition of African Pilot (you will find it on page 136) or download the article here.