South African Civil Aviation Authority
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By focusing on scarce skills, the Katlehong schoolchildren are being primed to have a competitive edge in the job market
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
Uncertain future for domestic airlines
The uncertainty of a post-Covid-19 airspace makes it even more difficult for the airline industry to forecast its recovery
SKA could add time to flight path
The aviation sector is worried that rules about the radio spectrum in the skies above the project could affect the Jo’burg to Cape Town route
Fraudulent SAA pilot to appear in court
William Chandler was arrested on Monday following a charge laid against him by the airline after it discovered his licence was forged
SAA licence fraud claims another scalp
A department head has been suspended for allegedly trying to cover up for the disgraced pilot
Gordhan: SA Express flights to take off next week
Gordhan said that the airline plans to initiate two routes next week and possibly add more routes on a weekly basis
SAA, SA Express merger ready for lift-off
Operationally this would mean SAA, SA Express, and Mango would all fall under one group management structure and pool resources including aircraft
Grounded SA Express one step closer to taking off again
SA Express announced on Thursday the South African Civil Aviation Authority had reinstated its Aircraft Maintenance Organisation certification
Lanseria crash: Bad weather may be to blame
Bad weather is believed to have played a part in a fatal light aircraft crash at Lanseria airport.
Civil Aviation Authority denies corruption
The Civil Aviation Authority and the transport department denied allegations of corruption after granting SAA exemption from long flights.
SA runways ‘generally’ in a good state
South African airports’ runways are "generally" in a good state and compliant with International Civil Aviation Organisation requirements.