Aviation
latest news & developmentsOR Tambo land is ready for take-off
With air travel rebounding and cargo demand surging, ACSA is revisiting major development plans around OR Tambo International Airport, creating fresh commercial opportunities for…
South Africa’s stadium flyovers: A proud tradition of precision that should be defended
Despite recent global criticism over low-altitude stadium passes, South Africa's proud tradition of precision flyovers reflects decades of rigorous planning, airmanship, and an…
South Africa pins tourism hopes on new Air Europa route to Spain
South Africa anticipates a significant boost to its tourism and trade sectors with the launch of Air Europa's new direct flight service between Johannesburg and Madrid. This…
Qantas launches new non-stop flight between Johannesburg and Perth
The service, which will operate three times a week, cuts travel time to under ten hours and provides the fastest connection between South Africa and Western Australia
Flysafair reaches wage deal with pilots, ending strike
According to union Solidarity, pilots will receive salary increases of between 6% and 6.9% over the next four years
Aerotropolis: A redefined urban development model for economic growth
Airports can be integrated into urban planning, taking them beyond transport hubs to centres of prosperity, innovation and industrial expansion
Africa’s aviation sector needs open-skies agreements
Liberalising aviation policies, including easing outdated ownership and capitalisation regulations, would boost Africa’s growth
Aviation can give wings to Africa’s economy
The continent will make significant gains by fast-tracking this sector through investment and skills development
Confirmed: South African aviation is among the best in the world!
How safe is our country’s state of aviation?
After Comair, how will the South African aviation industry fare?
Local ticket prices have risen by at least 35% to 40% as a result of Comair’s collapse
SAA to revive Durban route
The beleaguered national carrier resumed flights between Johannesburg and Cape Town last September after exiting business rescue
Africa in brief: 25 September – 2 October
In the round-up: The ‘architect’ of the Rwandan 1994 genocide dies; the Nigerian government kills its citizens and the Twitter ban is lifted
SAA takes to the skies again after 18 months grounded
After an 18-month hiatus, the national carrier has done away with major routes that would have required it to use much larger fleets
SAA: PIC allegations are Harith’s albatross
Sipho Makhubela assures that the private equity firm has what it takes to raise the capital to get SAA flying again
SAA 2.0 hopes to start lean and grow from next year
Draft agreement document spells out that R1.5-billion will be needed to fund severance packages for 2 400 of the airline’s employees