The leading PR agency for the African aerospace industry.

We specialise in raising, enhancing and protecting the profiles of organisations in aviation, defence and space — in Africa and across the globe.


30+

Years of experience
in aerospace and communications.

6+

Regions in which we
have strategic partners.

20+

Clients across the private, public and civil sectors.

Established in 1992, Plane Talking is a public relations and communications agency specialising in the African aerospace industry. We draw on decades of experience to help clients deliver clear, consistent communications that position them as thought leaders, shape perceptions and drive growth.

A force-multiplier for in-house communications teams.


People

Linden Birns
Founder & Managing Director

Highly experienced strategic and tactical communicator, relationship manager and intelligence gatherer — Linden founded Plane Talking in 1992 and oversees all client work, bringing over 35 years’ expertise in aerospace, aviation, aero-politics, defence, international relations, and the media.

Dillon Birns
Director

A pragmatic communicator with five years’ experience running campaigns for startups, multinationals, and intergovernmental agencies — Dillon joined Plane Talking in 2023 to help modernise the company and drive new business, with a focus on innovation and Africa’s budding space industry.

Coral-Ann Viviers
Media Coordinator

Decorated navy veteran and former media liaison for the South African Naval Reserves — Coral has been with Plane Talking for over a decade, where she is responsible for the company’s media monitoring service, maintaining media databases, and compiling daily reports.


Raising the profile of African aerospace.

Our team works across the aerospace value chain — helping clients generate trust, traction and tangible impact.

Aviation

Defence

Space

We are experts at moulding
perceptions, to shape behaviour;
creating environments conducive for business.


Advocacy Campaigns

Advocacy campaigns shape understanding, influence policy and build trust, ensuring aerospace organisations’ priorities are clearly heard and considered by regulators, stakeholders, investors and the public

Market Positioning

Market positioning helps organisations define and strengthen their presence, build credibility, and maintain a clear, consistent profile that sets them apart in competitive aerospace and aviation markets.

In-Country Communications

We act as an extension of your team, providing on-the-ground expertise, local network access, and hands-on support to amplify and execute your communications where a physical presence is needed.

Media Liaison

An extension to corporate provides expert support in engaging journalists and media outlets in new or complex markets, handling content, coordination, and outreach to ensure your messages are effectively communicated

Situational Awareness

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Crisis Communications

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Expertise

Feedback from our clients.


Testimonials



Insights

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Get in touch with our team.

We’re always keen to connect with companies and organisations interested in Africa’s aerospace industry. Whether you’re looking for communications support, have questions, or want to explore opportunities for collaboration — our team is ready to help.


Email:
linden@planetalking.co.za
dillon@planetalking.co.za


Address:
9 Kakapo Close, Noordhoek
Cape Town, South Africa, 7979