Guy Leitch

Southern Africa Correspondent, African Aerospace

Summary

Guy covers Southern Africa for Aviation Week Network publication African Aerospace. He was born in England and grew up in South Africa. He has a PhD on African airline connectivity modeling and holds Private and Glider Pilot licenses.

In the 1990s he started writing and contributing to aviation and financial publications. In 2005, he acquired SA Flyer Magazine. He has become an aviation analyst in demand by South African TV, radio and print publications.

Articles

By Guy Leitch
Like many peacetime air forces, the South African Air Force (SAAF) has been particularly hit hard by prolonged defunding.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Guy Leitch
The battle between the South African general aviation industry and its regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) climaxed with the October high court judgement in favor of the SACAA.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Guy Leitch
The United States’ sweeping 2025 trade tariffs introduced by the Trump administration are having a profound effect on the South African aerospace manufacturing sector.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain