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Durban’s old airport infested by illegal tenants
The old Durban International Airport, once the third-busiest in the country, was abandoned in 2010 for a new airport north of the city.
Fastjet flies just fine, but can it soar?
The regional airline has seen impressive growth in passenger numbers, but has yet to show a profit.
FlySafair grounded before first flight
A judge has granted an interim interdict to prevent a new, low-cost airline from operating, following an application by Comair and Skywise.
Zuma’s son and co take to budget airline skies
Low-cost African airline Fastjet could start operating in South Africa in partnership with an investment company linked to one of Jacob Zuma’s sons.
Cloudy skies over Velvet’s Aurora ties
The two beleaguered companies have a number of business consultants and associates in common.