ROUTESDec 24, 2024South African Airways Eyes India–South Africa RouteAs part of its recovery strategy, South African Airways (SAA) is exploring the reinstatement of direct flights between India and South Africa. SAA, along with Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille, on December 3, 2024, participated in a high-level delegation to India to strengthen aviation and tourism ties between the two nations. Read More →
NEWSNov 15, 2024South Africa’s Largest Low-Cost Airline, Flysafair, Faces Potential License Withdrawal Over Ownership DisputeFlySafair, the Johannesburg-based low-cost airline, is currently under review by the International Air Services Council (IASC), a body under the Ministry of Transport responsible for managing traffic rights within South Africa.Read More →
NEWSNov 13, 2024Tunisair Flight Chaos Leads to Management Shakeup and Government InterventionTunisia’s national airline, Tunisair, is embroiled in operational disruptions. Following severe flight delays and cancellations earlier this month, the government is now taking decisive measures to address the crisis.
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NEWSOct 31, 2024Norse Atlantic Expands to Africa With New London to Cape Town RouteNorse Atlantic, the low-cost, long-haul airline based in Norway, is now heading to Africa. On Monday, 28 October, the airline celebrated the launch of its inaugural service from London Gatwick to Cape Town, South Africa. Read More →
NEWSOct 29, 2024Debt-Free South African Airways Seeks Capital to Fuel Post-COVID Recovery and ExpansionThe South African Parliament convened with Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) pressed the government to address South African Airways (SAA) urgent need for capital funding.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 19, 2024Inside the Aerotel: A Boeing 727 Hotel in the African MountainsBoeing 737 and a Boeing 727 are turned into a hotel in South Africa. Aerotel is a hotel in Hoedspruit, South Africa, 450km Northeast of Johannesburg. Hoedspruit is known for ecotourism, thanks to its proximity to nearby Kruger National Park.Read More →
NEWSMay 28, 2024Boeing To Open African Headquarters in EthiopiaAmerican aerospace manufacturer Boeing announced plans to open African headquarters in Ethiopia, preferring it to other potential candidates such as South Africa and Kenya. Read More →
STORIESMay 15, 2024The U.S. Daring Mission to Steal a Soviet Made HelicopterOperation Mount Hope III was a daring mission executed by the US military in June 1988. Members of US Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment were able to pull off a dangerous heist without ever alerting the enemy or suffering any casualties. Read More →
STORIESApr 06, 2024The Aircraft That Mysteriously Caught Fire: South African Airways Flight 295Whenever a major air incident occurs, authorities can determine the cause of the crash following a comprehensive investigation. However, the case of South African Airways Flight 295 is unique. Unfortunately, the exact cause of this tragedy continues to remain unknown. This is the mystery of the Helderberg, a Boeing 747-200 from South African Airways.Read More →
NEWSFeb 25, 2024Lufthansa and South African Airways Planes Nearly Collide at Johannesburg AirportA Lufthansa Boeing 747 almost collided with a South African Airways (SAA) Airbus A320 at Johannesburg O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) on February 23. The Lufthansa plane, flying under flight number LH 573 to Frankfurt, was starting to take off from runway 03L when SAA flight SA 422 crossed the runway. An investigation is currently underway to pinpoint the incident's root cause. Read More →
