Airlink CEO: South Africa is ‘one of the cheapest places to fly’
Aviation journalist Andreas Spaeth speaks with de Villiers Engelbrecht, CEO of South African network carrier Airlink, about how the arrival…
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Topics related to aviation in South Africa, including its airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
FlySafair embraces purchase plan by South African investor Harith
South Africa’s largest airline, FlySafair, has reacted positively to a planned takeover by investment holding company Harith and…
US moves to seize South African anti-submarine trainers bound for China
The United States has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize two anti-submarine warfare (ASW) mission crew trainers…
Embraer E190-E2, E195-E2 granted South African aviation type certification
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer announced that it has received a type acceptance certification from the South African Civil…
South African carrier Mango Airlines faces closure after sole investor withdraws
Grounded South African low-cost carrier Mango Airlines is heading towards a final winding down after an investor, who…
Loose penguin in the cockpit, blamed for helicopter crash
A penguin which was being transported in the cabin of a Robinson R44 Raven II (registration ZS-RJC) has…
Veteran pilot dies after vintage combat jet crashes at South African air show
A highly skilled and respected veteran test pilot died after the vintage combat jet he was flying at…
FlySafair faces sanctions over breach of foreign ownership rules
FlySafair, one of South Africa’s largest airlines, is in trouble over an alleged breach of the country’s foreign…
Embraer presents C-390 Millennium amid potential order from South Africa
Embraer showcased its C-390 Millennium multi-mission military transport aircraft at the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) exhibition, held…
Emirates conducts first-ever Airbus A380 flypast in South Africa
Emirates took to the skies above South Africa to perform the country’s first-ever flypast with an Airbus A380,…
South African Airways CEO plans to grow fleet by 50%, add nine new destinations
The interim CEO of South African Airways (SAA) has indicated that he plans to grow the aircraft fleet…
South African Air Force to retire C-47 Dakota fleet after 80 years of service
According to reports appeared in the South African media, the South African Air Force (SAAF) is about to…
SAA’s privatization deal collapses after three years of negotiations
South Africa’s deal to sell a majority stake in state-owned carrier, South African Airways, has collapsed after three…
South Africa’s FlySafair to consolidate and reduce fuel costs in 2024
South African low-cost airline FlySafair has said it will spend 2024 focusing on consolidation as it attempts to…
British Airways pilot safe after kidnap ordeal during stopover in South Africa
A British Airways pilot was allegedly kidnapped and robbed during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa. According to The…
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…