Emirates is adding a fourth daily flight on the Johannesburg route. This follows the recent announcement of the second daily A380 between Dubai and Johannesburg, which launched on 1 September, reaffirming the importance of South Africa on the airline’s extensive global network. The fourth daily service will begin on 1 March, 2025, and will be…
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Astral Aviation Enteres into a Global Sales Partnership Agreement with Euro Cargo Aviation in Europe, USA & UAE and Take Off Aviation in South Africa.
Astral Aviation has entered into a Global Sales Partnership Agreement with Euro Cargo Aviation in Europe, USA & UAE and Take Off Aviation in South Africa. Effective 01st January 2024 Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation will be responsible for promoting Astral Aviation’s cargo services within the designated regions. This will involve marketing the…
South African Airways (SAA) Suspends Service to Malawi
South African Airways (SAA) will suspend service to Malawi (Lilongwe and Blantyre), due to the recent economic challenges in Malawi. In an industry alert last week, SAA mentioned that it was monitoring the situation of substantial devaluation of the Malawian Kwacha, acute foreign currency shortages, and the escalation of blocked funds, closely before making the…
Angola Expands Visa Exemption to South African Travellers
TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed the Angolan government’s decision to exempt citizens from 98 countries from visas, with the aim of stimulating tourism and strengthening international relations. This policy is part of Angola’s efforts to become a more accessible and attractive destination for global travelers. Although South Africans have enjoyed visa-free entry into Angola since…
Air Cargo Africa Kicks Off Tomorrow in Johannesburg
One of the most anticipated trade shows for the global industry, air cargo Africa has cemented its leadership position over the past few years by attracting some of the most influential companies and professionals to the show. At a time when the African aviation industry, both for passenger and freight movement, is witnessing a massive surge in terms…
Eswatini Air Could Commence Flights by April
Eswatini Air has said it hopes to commence flights on March 26th after receiving landing and departure slots a O.R Tambo International Airport, King Shaka International Airport and Cape Town International Airport in South Africa and Harare International Airport in Zimbabwe. Eswatin Air says it has already received codes for air identification from International Civil…
Airlink Resumes Flights Between South Africa & Madagascar
Airlink has said it will restart scheduled services between South Africa and Madagascar from 30 January 2023 after they were suspended for almost three years. The resumption of flights linking Johannesburg with Antananarivo follows the lifting of Madagascar’s COVID-19 travel restrictions and its subsequent ban on air services to and from South Africa. “Airlink, as the designated…
ISASO/ICAO-ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop Kicks off in South Africa
The iSASO/ICAO-ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop kicked off today (16 January 2023) in Midrand, South Africa bringing together delegates from the South African region. The iSASO/ICAO – ESAF Aerodrome Certification Workshop hosted in South Africa is on course until 20 January 2023 and covers among other aviation aspects, aerodrome certification procedures, and aerodrome risk analysis among…
TAAG Angola Airlines Adds Pointe-Noire to its Regional Destinations’ Portfolio
TAAG Angola Airlines adds Pointe-Noire to its regional destinations’ portfolio, effective Monday, December 12, ahead. The airline will provide two weekly flights between Luanda and Pointe-Noire, the second-largest city and key business center in the Republic of Congo. With this new connection, TAAG rise to eight intra-Africa destinations reinforcing its role as a major operator…
Airports Company South Africa: Revenue Up 81% in 2021/22 Over 2020
PERFORMANCE HEADLINES: • Revenue up 81%, from R2.2 billion to R3.9 billion • ACSA reports a loss of R1 billion, down from R2.6 billion loss in 2020/21 • Gearing increases to 26% from 23% • Recover and Sustain strategy implemented with positive results Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has today reported its financial results for…