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Here at Fireblade Aviation we are committed to conservation, community, culture and commerce as the four pillars by which we can effect change and improve the lives and futures of others. Read on to keep up to date with all of our news, initiatives and exciting human interest stories as we strive to chart a new, community-centric way forward for aviation.
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Fireblade onboards local learners for World Pilots’ Day
South African private charter company, Fireblade Aviation hosted an immersive Career Exploration Day to mark World Pilots’ Day on 26 April. Learners were chauffeured [...]
Keeping Fireblade well-tuned for wellbeing
February 2024: At Fireblade we like to keep things perfectly tuned, from the mechanics of our aircraft to the health of our team. This [...]
Leisure travel – where the journey is part of the adventure!
It’s December, the South African summer holiday season is in full swing, and leisure travel is “in the air”- literally! Nothing compares with the fullness [...]
Fireblade Aviation takes top honours winning five awards in 2023
Fireblade Aviation is excited to announce that it has won five prestigious awards in 2023, showcasing the private aviation leader’s unwavering commitment to excellence [...]
Piloting South African Skies
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH MONTH Supporting mental health without the stigma. South African skies are piloted by highly skilled and trained [...]
How to make sustainable choices when planning your next flight
WORLD TOURISM MONTH People around the world are wanting to travel… but that means more flights. At the same time, the [...]
A unique approach to Sustainability… introducing the Four C’s
Fireblade Aviation aims to be as green and eco-friendly as possible – in fact, we’re the first aviation company to join as a member of [...]
National Aviation Day: Private aviation in 2023 – opportunities abound!
By Rohan Prinsloo, Fireblade AOC Executive 19 August 2023 – There’s a romance to chartering a flight, a status to jet [...]
Industry collaboration – a chain reaction for change
GIRLS IN AVIATION 2023 Having a dad who took both his girls to the Virginia Air Show, gave them [...]
“I’m Every Woman” – celebrating the indelible spirit of women in aviation
From caring nurturers to fearless trailblazers, women play multifaceted roles - overcoming barriers and rising above challenges as they shape the world around them. [...]
Private aviation – taking corporate travellers to the skies stress-free
7 JULY 2023: We’ve just reached the halfway mark of a very busy 2023, an apt moment in time to mark Corporate Wellness Week. [...]
Taking care of our pilots and crew, to take care of you
By Bradley Stalls, Fireblade Aviation’s FBO Executive. At Fireblade Aviation, we challenge ourselves to do things differently. One of our critical customers [...]
Connecting Africa to the World through Leading Edge Service Delivery
31 May 2023 - Fireblade Aviation celebrates 9 years at the helm of the private aviation industry this year and continues to be the [...]
Fireblade Aviation appoints first female MD
Private aviation company, Fireblade Aviation, announced the appointment of its first female managing director, Leigh Kretzschmar, a registered Charted Accountant who brings her extensive [...]
Chartering Fireblade’s journey to sustainable aviation
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAYAuthored by Charlotte Winnan, Fireblade Aviation General Manager and Sustainability Champion. Sustainability is core to everything we do at Fireblade [...]
MRO Excellence with Dumi Mdluli
Spend five minutes with Fireblade’s MRO Executive and Accountable Person for Maintenance Dumi Mdluli and you will come away with just one impression. He’s [...]
Girls in Aviation – It’s all about changing the narrative
Watching a group of fierce young women, on the cusp of adulthood, and a career of their choice, discover one of the lesser explored [...]
