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Topics related to aviation in South Africa, including its airlines, airports, regulations, and incidents.
SAA CEO says things are “totally different” and promises future profitability
As South Africa’s aviation market faces losses in domestic capacity following the collapse of Comair, South African Airways…
Ryanair drops Afrikaans test after backlash from South African passengers
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair has removed its requirement for South African passengers to conduct a test in the…
South Africa’s Comair files for liquidation after failing to get funds
South African airline Comair has been unable to secure the financing needed to resume operations and is filing…
Ryanair faces backlash after giving South African passengers Afrikaans test
Low-cost airline Ryanair has announced that it will require South African travelers aiming to enter the United Kingdom…
Virgin Atlantic is relaunching its daily London to Cape Town flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced the return of its London Heathrow to Cape Town service from November 5, 2022…
United Airlines files application to fly between Washington DC and Cape Town
United Airlines announced it has filed an application with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate three…
Emirates extends partnership with Huawei; signs MoU with South African tourism
Emirates has continued to expand its partnerships at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, announcing technology and tourism…
Atlas Cheetah, South Africa’s forgotten fighter jet
This article was originally published on January 23, 2022. Private military corporations, in their modern form, appeared fairly recently.…
South Africa reinstates Comair’s Air Operator Certificate
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) reinstated Comair’s Air Operator Certificate (AOC) on the evening of March 16,…
South African Airways uses larger aircraft to make up for lost Comair capacity
South African Airways has increased capacity by using bigger aircraft on some routes after the grounding of fellow…
South Africa carrier Comair flights canceled indefinitely after AOC suspended
South African airline Comair has canceled flights after the country’s civil aviation authority suspended its operating license for…
A day in the life of an African bush pilot
Bush aviation plays an essential role in some parts of the world. In regions with scarce infrastructure, no…
SA airline BDS Airways offers N$1.4 billion for Air Namibia
BDS Airways, a new consumer airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has offered NAD1.4 billion (USD 94 million…
Customer demand sparks return of SAA’s JNB-DUR route
South African Airways (SAA) is set to relaunch operations on its Johannesburg to Durban route, in response to popular…
Comair partners with Google Cloud to transform its travel experience
Comair has partnered with Google Cloud as part of the airline’s initiative to modernize its digital infrastructure. The…
South African Airlink Jetstream 41 suffers fuselage damage after birdstrike
A Jetstream JS-41 operated by South African regional airline Airlink suffered damages to its fuselage and interior after…
US to lift travel restrictions on eight South African countries
The United States will lift travel restrictions imposed on eight countries in southern Africa starting December 31, 2021.…
Business rescue plan approved for SAA low-cost unit Mango
The path is clear for South African Airways (SAA) unit Mango Airlines to find an equity partner. SAA…