Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
Connecting Skies • Bridging Continents
For more than five decades, World Airnews has served the aviation industry as one of Africa’s longest-established and most respected aviation publications. Founded in South Africa in 1973, the publication has evolved from a regional aviation newspaper into a globally recognised aviation media platform, connecting aviation professionals, organisations and decision-makers across the world.
Throughout its history, World Airnews has earned a reputation for providing credible industry reporting, informed analysis and meaningful insight into the developments shaping aviation and aerospace. Today, the publication serves a diverse international audience spanning commercial aviation, business aviation, defence, aerospace, rotorcraft, unmanned systems and general aviation sectors.
In April 2024, ownership of World Airnews transitioned from long-time publishers Tom and Joan Chalmers to Judith Rodokanakis, with operations commencing under new management in May 2024. Having guided the publication through much of its modern history, Tom and Joan helped establish World Airnews as a respected and trusted voice within the aviation community. Today, the publication continues to build on that legacy, combining more than five decades of aviation publishing experience with a renewed focus on digital growth, global engagement and industry connectivity, while remaining firmly committed to independence, credibility and a passion for aviation.
World Airnews now operates as a multi-platform aviation media brand, delivering daily online news, a monthly digital magazine, newsletters, social media content and industry event coverage. Through these channels, the publication provides timely reporting, industry insight and thought leadership to a global aviation audience.
Editorial coverage spans the full spectrum of aviation and aerospace activity, including:
• Commercial Aviation
• Business Aviation
• Defence and Security
• General Aviation
• Rotorcraft Operations
• Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
• Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO)
• Airports and Air Traffic Management
• Aviation Training and Human Performance
• Sustainability and Future Flight Technologies
• Advanced Air Mobility and Emerging Aerospace Sectors
Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the operational, technological, regulatory and strategic forces shaping the future of aviation. Rather than simply reporting industry developments, World Airnews seeks to provide context and insight into how those developments affect operators, manufacturers, regulators, service providers and aviation professionals.
World Airnews reaches a highly targeted professional audience that includes:
• Airline executives and aviation group leadership
• Aircraft owners and operators
• Business aviation professionals
• Military, defence and government stakeholders
• Aviation engineers, pilots and technical specialists
• Airport operators and regulatory authorities
• Aircraft manufacturers and OEMs
• Aerospace suppliers and technology providers
• MRO organisations and aviation service providers
• Flight training organisations and educational institutions
While proudly African in origin, World Airnews maintains a firmly international editorial perspective. The publication reflects the interconnected nature of global aviation, recognising both the growing influence of African aviation and the importance of developments occurring across international markets.
Since transitioning to a fully digital publication in 2021, World Airnews has expanded its reach significantly through its website, monthly digital magazine, newsletters, social media channels and strategic distribution partnerships. The publication’s content is accessible globally across desktop, tablet and mobile devices, enabling readers to engage with industry news and analysis wherever they are.
In addition to direct distribution through its subscriber network, World Airnews content reaches aviation professionals through association partnerships, media collaborations and industry event participation, ensuring visibility among key decision-makers throughout the aviation value chain.
As the aviation industry continues to evolve, World Airnews remains committed to delivering independent journalism, informed analysis and meaningful industry engagement. Our mission is to provide credible information, valuable context and trusted aviation intelligence that helps industry professionals navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly changing aerospace environment.
Today, World Airnews continues to connect skies, bridge continents and support the conversations shaping the future of aviation.
Owner & Publisher
Email: judi@worldairnews.co.za
Responsible for overall business strategy, publishing operations, partnerships, audience development and corporate leadership.
Content Director
Email: alexey@worldairnews.co.za
Responsible for editorial planning, content strategy, digital publishing and audience engagement across World Airnews platforms.
International Sales
Email: sales@worldairnews.co.za
Responsible for International advertising sales and business development.
Founder Emeritus
Email: joan@worldairnews.co.za
Founder and former publisher of World Airnews. Joan remains closely connected to the publication and continues to contribute through industry relationships, content referrals and editorial support.
Sub-Editor
Email: joey@worldairnews.co.za
Responsible for editorial review, copy editing, publication quality control and content preparation.
Consulting Technical Editor
Email: keith@worldairnews.co.za
Provides technical oversight and specialist editorial expertise across aviation operations, engineering, safety, regulation and industry developments.
World Airnews, established in 1973 by founder Tom Chalmers, stands as Africa’s oldest and widest-circulating aviation journal.
World Airnews has built strong relationships across the aviation industry through more than five decades of engagement with airlines, operators, regulators, associations, manufacturers, service providers and aviation professionals. These partnerships enable the publication to remain closely connected to the issues, developments and opportunities shaping aviation both within Africa and internationally.
The publication serves as the official aviation news journal of the Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa (CAASA) and is recognised and supported by a broad network of aviation organisations throughout the industry. World Airnews is also an official media partner of leading aviation associations including the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), the East African Commercial Aviation Association (EACAA) and the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).
In addition, World Airnews collaborates with numerous aviation exhibitions, conferences, trade organisations, industry initiatives and stakeholder groups across Africa and around the world. These relationships provide valuable industry access and contribute to the publication’s ability to deliver relevant news, informed analysis and meaningful industry engagement to a global aviation audience.
Through these partnerships, World Airnews continues to support the growth, development and connectivity of the aviation sector while providing a trusted platform for industry dialogue, knowledge sharing and professional engagement.
