Latest articles on South African Civil Aviation Authority

Uncertain future for domestic airlines

Business Thando Maeko - 14 May 2020

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

Article Tshegofatso Mathe - 19 Jul 2019

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

Article Sabelo Skiti - 12 Mar 2019

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

Article Sabelo Skiti - 8 Mar 2019

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

Article Lameez Omarjee - 15 Aug 2018

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

Article Sabelo Skiti - 1 Aug 2018

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

Article Carin Smith - 12 Jul 2018

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

Article Sapa - 3 Feb 2014

Bad weather is believed to have played a part in a fatal light aircraft crash at Lanseria airport.

Civil Aviation Authority denies corruption

Article Staff Reporter - 5 May 2011

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

Article Staff Reporter - 11 May 2010

South African airports' runways are "generally" in a good state and compliant with International Civil Aviation Organisation requirements.

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