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The national carrier SAA emerged from three years under business rescue in April last year, thanks to a R10.4 billion bailout. However, it is still grappling with the effects of a turbulent history marked by financial distress, operational problems and allegations of mismanagement. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
AIR SEYCHELLES

Takatso-SAA deal: unveiling the global phenomenon of $1 acquisitions

Acquisitions involving nominal amounts have rescued failing businesses, including Chelsea soccer club and General Motors

  • Tebogo Khaas
7 min read
SAA is about to be closed, which will pave the way for a new airline. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)
APARTHEID

SAA rescue costs us social reforms

As with the ban on SAA flying to the United States in 1986, political pragmatism will eventually be trumped by economic realities

  • Khaya Sithole
7 min read
Mohammad Al Bulooki, chief operating officer, Etihad Aviation Group and Tim Sayler, chief marketing officer, Breitling, at the announcement of the two company’s partnership
ADVERTORIAL SUPPLEMENT

Breitling announces new partnership with Etihad Airways

Both companies have an equal passion for aviation, quality and precision

  • Advertorial Supplement
3 min read
Former SAA board chairperson Cheryl Carolus. (SABC)
BARBARA HOGAN

Gigaba hit the ground running on Mumbai route — Carolus

Former SAA board chair Cheryl Carolus recounted how Gigaba seemingly pushed the airline to drop the critical route between Johannesburg and Mumbai

  • Sarah Smit
4 min read
AIR TRAVEL

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.

  • Staff Reporter
3 min read
ETIHAD AIRWAYS

Five injured in Airbus test accident

Five people were injured when an Airbus A340-600 carrying out a ground engine test in France slammed into a wall, the company said on Friday in a press statement. Of those…

  • Staff Reporter
1 min read