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Pilot finds large venomous cobra in cockpit mid-flight while passengers on board
A South African pilot was forced to make an emergency landing after he found a large venomous cobra…
Executive Spotlight: “We are ready now to restart long-haul flying.” SAA CEO, John Lamola
South African Airways was once an iconic national carrier, with a history that reached as far back as…
Singapore Airlines flight grounded in Johannesburg due to bomb threat
A Singapore Airlines flight was temporarily grounded in Johannesburg’s Tambo International Airport (JNB) on March 14, 2023 after…
Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates among suitors to revive defunct Air Namibia: Report
Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates are among the “potential” suitors being considered as a partner to help the Namibian…
South African Airways is allocated R1 billion bailout to settle outstanding arrears
South Africa’s flag carrier South African Airways (SAA) is to receive a R1 billion ($53 million) bailout from the…
New SA cargo airline Suid Cargo promises Q2 start with all-Boeing freighters
New South Africa-based carrier Suid Cargo Airlines is set to launch its operations in Q2 2023 with an…
ACSA to let ‘sanctioned’ Russian planes refuel at South African airports: report
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is intent on allowing Russian planes to refuel at South African airports…
KQ, SAA deal could be treated as a merger by competition authority: report
The partnership between Kenya Airways (KQ) and South African Airways (SAA) could be treated as a merger, the…
South Africa’s FlySafair holds 60% of domestic seats amid expansion: report
South Africa-based airline FlySafair is set to ramp up its regional operations after receiving approval to operate three…
Comair sues Boeing over 737 purchases, seeks $83M in damages: report
Comair, the defunct South African airline, has sued Boeing for fraud over an agreement to buy eight 737…