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After Doha the Middle East’s security architecture might be anchored in Ankara

The only Muslim-majority Nato power, Türkiye’s growing influence and booming defence industry give it weight in the region

The many failures of the flight that fetched SA’s vaccines

After not flying for a year, SAA nearly botches humanitarian flight to Brussels — among other infringements — and then delays reporting the issue

Airline gets another chance as rescue practitioners and Gordhan agree to work on a rescue plan by the end of June
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‘SAA 2.0’: New deal provides a lifeline

Airline brought back from the brink as rescue practitioners and Gordhan agree to work on a rescue plan by the end of June

Children’s comprehension and vocabulary improves when parents read to them.

A French revolution in the making

France gave the world the word entrepreneur – and now it is giving the world entrepreneurs

Global investors are launching a climate plan to pressure gas emitters

The plan will focus on: improving governance on climate change, curbing emissions and strengthening climate-related financial disclosures"

Former SAA chairperson Dudu Myeni.

SAA Airbus swap deal goes Nene’s way

Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene left a bit of sanity behind as South African Airways retains financial stability.

SAA chair Dudu Myeni.

Myeni fought SAA deal to bitter end

The chairperson of the airline apparently resisted until the 11th hour, but treasury put its foot down.

A New York minute: Photographers Reatile Moalusi

Treasury rejects SAA’s proposed aircraft leasing deal

The national treasury has officially rejected the controversial alternative Airbus deal proposed by the SAA board and its chair, Dudu Myeni.

Suspended SAA chief executive Monwabisi Kalawe

SAA blasts boss’s ‘clingwrap’ deal

Airline says Kalawe’s claims of whistle-blowing do not qualify as protected disclosures under the Act

The Germanwings aircraft came down in an area that is very hard to reach.

Alps crash calls attention to Airbus safety history

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Boeing and Airbus have a backlog of over 8 000 aircraft

Higher profit as Boeing, Airbus ramp up build rates

Aero engineer Senior Plc reported a 20% increase in first-half profit as clients Boeing and Airbus ramped up build rates to meet hefty order backlogs.

Airbus faces charges over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Airbus faces charges over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

A French judge filed preliminary manslaughter charges Thursday against Airbus over the 2009 crash of an Air France jet.

Rolls-Royce to take back A380 engines from Airbus

Rolls-Royce to take back A380 engines from Airbus

Engine maker Rolls-Royce has asked Airbus EAD to return some Airbus A380 engines from production lines.

Airbus says A380 fix could hit deliveries

Airbus has warned airlines and investors of possible delivery setbacks for the world’s largest airliner in the wake of the A380 engine blowout.

Farnborough orders top $28-billion

Virgin America announced plans to buy 40 new Airbus A320 aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow on Thursday.

Eads weighs retaliation against SA, claims report

The European Aeronautic Defence and Space company is ready to retaliate against SA after it cancelled an Airbus contract, a report said on Thursday.

Govt cancels multibillion-rand Airbus contract

The Cabinet has decided to terminate the multibillion-rand Airbus A400M strategic lift military aircraft contract.

Airbus defends response to Air France crash

Airbus officials on Tuesday defended their response to the recent crash of an Air France Airbus jet and insisted their planes were safe.

Aviation vaunts green agenda amid protest fears

The aviation industry flaunted a green agenda under tightened security amid fears of environmentalist protests at an air show on Wednesday.

Gulf nations splash out on Boeing, Airbus jets

Persian Gulf countries have announced deals worth $15-billion for the latest fuel-efficient aircraft and other planes made by Boeing and Airbus.