South Africa will celebrate the 2023 International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) on Thursday, 7th December. ICAD is celebrated every year in recognition of the role of the aviation industry in the global community.

This year, ICAD will be celebrated under the theme, "Advancing Innovation for Global Aviation Development."

The ICAD commemorative event in South Africa will continue until Saturday, 9th where the National Department of Transport will host a mega career exhibition that will expose school learners to opportunities in the civil aviation industry.

This will be followed by a spectacular airshow that will be open to the members of the public.

Members of the media are invited as per the following details:

Date:                     Saturday, 9th December 2023

Time:                    09H00

Venue:                 Bhisho Airport (Bulembu Airport) in Bulembu village, Buffalo City, Metropolitan Municipality, Eastern Cape

Members of the media attending the event are requested to confirm their attendance with Ivy Masale on 076 789 5538/masalei@dot.gov.za or Tabita Ngqunge on 072 344 7712/tabita@gcis.gov.za.

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ISSUED BY: National Department of Transport

Media Contact:

Collen Msibi

National Spokesperson

066 476 9015