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Airlink and Air Austral Unite to Enhance Regional Connectivity
Airlink and Air Austral have made a significant move to enhance air connectivity throughout Africa and the Indian Ocean by entering into a bilateral Special Prorate Agreement (SPA), now in effect. This collaboration provides passengers of both airlines access to a wide range of new destinations, ensuring increased flexibility, convenience, and smooth travel choices. With this new arrangement, Air Austral passengers traveling from Réunion Island can now access Airlink’s extens
Garth Calitz
Oct 214 min read


Cape Winelands Airport Gains Altitude with Growthpoint Partnership
Growthpoint Properties, the largest listed real estate group in South Africa, has initiated a significant partnership with Cape Winelands Airport, poised to transform the aviation, logistics, and tourism sectors in the Western Cape. This agreement marks Growthpoint's inaugural venture into the aviation infrastructure sector, positioning it as a key player in the development and management of what is anticipated to be South Africa's next-generation airport precinct. This priva
Garth Calitz
Oct 214 min read


SAA Partners with Hi Fly to Maintain Service During Scheduled A330 Maintenance
South African Airways (SAA) has implemented strategic measures to ensure the continuity of its full operational schedule during the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 231 min read


Uzbekistan Airways Orders up to 22 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Uzbekistan Airways and Boeing have announced the largest order in the airline's history, as the national carrier intends to acquire up to...
Garth Calitz
Sep 232 min read


Embraer E190-E2 and E195-E2 Aircraft Receive Type Certification from SACAA
Embraer's E-Jets E2 family has been granted Type Acceptance Certification by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA), marking...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Boeing Snags a Massive WestJet Order
Boeing and WestJet have announced that the Canadian airline is purchasing an additional 67 Boeing jets. This acquisition increases...
Garth Calitz
Sep 102 min read


Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Airliners
Korean Air and Boeing have announced the airline's intention to acquire 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient aircraft to modernise its fleet....
Garth Calitz
Aug 272 min read


What It Means to Build a Connected Airport Network
By Lauriette Sesoko Group Executive: Commercial and Business Development, Airports Company South Africa At a time when global...
Garth Calitz
Aug 193 min read


Airlink and Azorra Finalise Lease of 10 New Embraer E195-E2s
Airlink and Azorra have finalised a comprehensive lease agreement that marks a significant milestone for the Johannesburg-headquartered...
Garth Calitz
Aug 133 min read


Latest ICAO Aviation Safety Data Reveals Need for Renewed Focus
Although global aviation safety trends remain positive, the statistics released today by the International Civil Aviation Organisation...
Garth Calitz
Aug 132 min read
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