The Presidency on Wednesday denied allegations made by aviation experts that President Jacob Zuma preferred chartered aircraft, and said the South African Air Force (SAAF) aircraft fleet were used to […]
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Gordhan reveals SAA’s financial losses
Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan confirmed on Tuesday that SAA had made a loss of R4.7bn in the 2014-’15 financial year. “We owe it to the South African public that we […]
July air passenger volumes resilient
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing an acceleration in demand growth over the previous five months. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose […]
IATA, BIAL Collaborate to improve airport processes
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in various areas of airport operations, including security, […]
Aviation carbon agreement nears
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed optimism for an agreement on a Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) when governments meet for the 39th Assembly of […]
Ethiopian Airlines making new friends
As Ethiopian Airlines continues to expand its network across not only the African continent but also globally whilst implementing its ‘Vision 2025 strategic road map’, Southern African is a key […]
Alexandre de Juniac appointed IATA DG
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Alexandre de Juniac has officially taken on the role of Director General and CEO of the organisation. He succeeds Tony Tyler, who […]
Ethiopian Airlines launches Windhoek service
Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing and the largest African airline, will commence services to Windhoek, Namibia, via Gaborone, starting from 4th October, 2016. Windhoek is the capital and largest city […]
Improving aviation safety with Pan-African air traffic programme
Africa has just 3% of global air traffic, and yet air accidents on the continent account for roughly 20% of the worldwide total. These statistics are dominated by controlled flight […]
Airbus A350 touches down at OR Tambo
Ethiopian Airlines’ Airbus A350 made its first flight to O. R. Tambo International Airport on Friday, July 22, 2016. The aircraft was met by senior officials from the Department of […]