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Square Kilometre Array and Aviation – More Questions than Answers
Many South Africans are very excited about the radio astronomy, Square Kilometre Array (SKA) project. SKA marketing strategies and the...
Garth Calitz
Sep 25, 20193 min read


Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast - 2020 or not?
Much has been spoken about ADS-b, what is does and how it works, but how will it impact on aviation and how will it affect your flights?...
Rob Russell
Jun 12, 201913 min read


Chinese May Benefit from Boeing’s Woes
Chinese built COMAC C919 is making inroads into the narrow-body airline market, historically controlled by Boeing and Airbus. The...
Garth Calitz
Apr 16, 20193 min read


First Boeing 737Max in Southern Africa - Comair Leads the way.
South African based airline Comair took delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 last week. Comair operates domestic routes as a British...
Garth Calitz
Mar 5, 20195 min read


Air Mercy Services Bids Farewell to two Legends
Friday afternoon, 22 February, saw a gathering at the Air Mercy Service complex, at Cape Town International Airport. Staff, past and...
Rob Russell
Feb 26, 20193 min read


South African Airways – What now?
SAA’s “Turnaround Strategy” was dealt a massive blow last week it was revealed that matters had finally been concluded between Comair and...
Garth Calitz
Feb 19, 20192 min read


A Fitting Farewell to Mike Lomberg
Saturday the 19th January saw Mike’s family, friends and many colleagues gathered at Morningstar, to celebrate his remarkable life. Mike...
Rob Russell
Jan 22, 20193 min read


Global Pilot Shortage – A Crippling Reality
The world is running out of experienced pilots. Supply is not keeping up with the growing demand for air travel. The reason airlines and...
Stephen Fankhauser and Matt Ebbatson
Dec 18, 20183 min read


The Future of SAA and its Subsidiaries
South African Airways (SAA) is a good airline but a poorly run business. Bad decisions were made by previous boards and management,...
Garth Calitz
Nov 6, 20183 min read


Alternatives to a new Runway at Cape Town International
There has been much in the press, recently, about ACSA going ahead and building a new runway at Cape Town International and the project...
Rob Russell
Nov 6, 20189 min read
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