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An Embraer E190 of South African carrier Airlink
African airlines forecast to acquire 600 new smaller jetliners and turboprops by 2043
25th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Over the next 20 years, African airlines will acquire 380 new jet airliners in the small single-aisle (or small narrowbody) segment – that is, aircraft with fewer than 150 seats – and 220 new... 


The site of the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash
Boeing completes US deal to plead guilty over 737 Max crashes
25th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Boeing has completed an agreement to plead guilty to criminal conspiracy in connection with two fatal crashes of its 737 Max jetliner, setting the stage for a possible courtroom confrontation with... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May, latest Ctrack index shows
19th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


An Embraer ERJ140 of Airlink
Airlink increases the number of its Durban-Harare flights
15th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink announced on Monday that it would increase the frequency of its flights between South Africa’s main Indian Ocean coast city, Durban, in... 


Aviation technology group SITA’s takeover of Materna IPS has been approved
12th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air transport industry technology solutions group SITA announced on Friday that it had completed all the legal procedures and regulatory formalities for its acquisition of Germany-based... 


AA, Outa weigh in on new Transport Minister
12th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

Newly appointed Transport Minister Barbara Creecy is the eleventh minister in this portfolio since 1994, which is a cause for concern as continuity within government departments is vital, says the... 


Qatar Airways continues its expansion in Africa, with extra flights to Uganda
11th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Qatar’s national flag carrier, Qatar Airways, has announced a further expansion in its services to and from Africa. It will be adding three more flights a week to the route between its hub, Doha,... 


Fiasa executive director Avhapfani Tshifularo
Sapia changes name to Fiasa to reflect fuels industry changes
10th July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Industry organisation the South African Petroleum Industry Association (Sapia) has changed its name to the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (Fiasa) to reflect its commitment to a... 


ACSA seeking to grow its air cargo business at OR Tambo International Airport
8th July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) is to step up its activities to stimulate air cargo traffic growth, particularly at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (ORTIA). This... 


A Boeing 737 Max
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
8th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to criminal conspiracy to defraud the US after the Justice Department concluded the planemaker failed to adhere to an earlier settlement stemming from two fatal... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in May – Ctrack index
Recovery in logistics sector continued in May – Ctrack index
5th July 2024 By: Irma Venter

The newest Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) shows that the recent recovery in South Africa’s logistics sector continued in May, albeit at a slower pace. The index improved in May to... 


Panel discusses SAF production in Africa, its use in decarbonisation
4th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a global emphasis on decarbonisation, the adoption of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can contribute towards 2050 net-zero goals, panellists noted during a discussion on the second day of this... 


Panellists discuss state of Africa’s aviation infrastructure, economic regulations
4th July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

With global air traffic expected to double over the next 20 years, African countries need to ensure the required infrastructure is established to meet the needs for cargo and passenger flights.... 


An A350 with the SAA livery
SAA to add 64% new destinations as it rebuilds
4th July 2024 By: Bloomberg

South African Airways (SAA) plans to add 64% new destination from its hub in Johannesburg by the end of April as it rebuilds its business to focus on regional and international routes after a deal... 


IATA Africa and the Middle East regional VP Kamil Al-Awadhi
Speakers highlight role of aviation in improving connectivity, economic growth
3rd July 2024 By: Sabrina Jardim

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), on the first day of its Wings of Change Focus Africa conference, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, emphasised the need for African governments... 


Global air cargo continued strong growth in May, with Africa seeing the greatest increase
3rd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air cargo demand in May continued to show strong year-on-year (y-o-y) growth, the world representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has... 


Fireblade Aviation prepares for growth in private aviation
2nd July 2024 By: Schalk Burger

Private aviation company Fireblade Aviation has positioned each of its divisions to grow as international demand for aviation resources increases, particularly private aviation over the past three... 


IATA urges South Africa to prioritise country’s aviation sector
2nd July 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), on Tuesday called on the new South African Government to continue to prioritise aviation... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
28th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


Airbus has identified unserved air routes to, from and within Africa
20th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

On Thursday, at the AviaDev Conference in Windhoek, Namibia, Airbus released its latest report on commercial aviation in Africa. The 53-page report is titled Exploring the horizons: A study of... 


A Skydio drone and Boston Dynamics robot dog
Dwyka, Deep Tech highlight new drone technology at showcase
20th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Mining technology company Dwyka Mining Services and its sister company Deep Tech have announced the launch of several new drone technology services through its partnerships with drone technology... 


South African aircraft maintenance company to set new record this year for heavy checks
19th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) concern, ExecuJet MRO Services South Africa, announced on Wednesday that it was on course to establish a new company record for... 


Global rate of air passenger baggage being mishandled continues to drop
14th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

SITA, the global aviation industry’s specialist IT and technology solutions group, has reported that the rate of baggage mishandling by the world’s airlines declined again, last year. This was... 


Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
Recovery in logistics sector continued in April despite ports being lashed by storms – Ctrack index
12th June 2024 By: Irma Venter

After declining in the first two months of the year, the Ctrack Transport and Freight Index (Ctrack TFI) continued its momentum in April to reach a level of 123.4 – an increase of 2.8% compared... 


Major Canadian airline will have connectivity to South Africa, via the UK, in a few months
11th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

With effect from this upcoming southern summer/northern winter season, major Canadian airline WestJet (so-called because it is based in Western Canada) will be selling tickets to passengers for... 


soldiers in front of helicopter
AAD expected to yield significant economic, educational value once again
10th June 2024 By: Darren Parker

Speaking at a preliminary event marking 100 days until the next Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) trade exhibition and airshow, which will take place from September 18 to 22, Defence and Military... 


IATA launches analytics tool to help airlines cut fuel burn
5th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Tuesday launched its latest analytics tool, IATA FuellS. IATA is the representative body for the global airline industry, and the launch took... 


Southern Africa Institute of Aviation Science and technology founder and CEO Mafunase Nogosa Malenga
IATA gives major inclusion award to Zambian woman for helping get women into aviation
4th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body for the airline industry, has announced at its annual general meeting, in Dubai, that Zambia’s Mafunase... 


Global airline profitability up for this year – but so are airline expenses
4th June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

At its AGM in Dubai, the global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), announced that its profitability forecast for the worldwide airline... 


An SAA sign at an airport
US imposes $2.5m in penalties on SAA, other airlines over delayed Covid refunds
4th June 2024 By: Reuters

The US Transportation Department (USDOT) said on Monday it has imposed $2.5-million in civil penalties in total against Lufthansa, Air France unit KLM Royal Dutch Airways and South African Airways... 


IATA reports SAF production accelerating, but it needs to grow even faster
3rd June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

At its AGM in Dubai, the International Air Transport Association (IATA – the global representative body for the airline industry) reports that global sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) production... 


IATA expects higher net profit margins for African airlines this year
3rd June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The global representative body for the airline industry, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), has forecast that African airlines would enjoy a higher net profit margin this year than... 


Nigeria has released almost all blocked airline funds, switching IATA’s primary focus to Asia
3rd June 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa is no longer the continent holding the greatest amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported, at its AGM,... 


Air passenger demand continues to grow strongly, reports IATA
31st May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air passenger demand continued to increase in April, in year-on-year (y-o-y) terms, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. (IATA was the representative body for the... 


Global air cargo demand continued strong growth in April
30th May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the global representative body of the airline industry, has reported that global total air cargo demand continued to grow strongly in... 


Global aviation IT specialist enters the maritime sector
28th May 2024 By: Rebecca Campbell

Global air transport IT solutions group SITA announced on Tuesday that it was expanding into the maritime sector, with the launch of its new subsidiary company, SmartSea. It also announced that... 


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