To attract investors, Nigeria's Kaduna state wants to repair aircraft. But would its planned facility be only the fourth on the continent, as the state's governor's account tweeted? 15 Sep 2017
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Scrapping e-tolls is not on the table, the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said earlier this week. This came after there was confusion whether Sanral would abandon Gauteng's e-toll scheme, after The Citizen reported on Tuesday that the road agency had acknowledged that the project is a failure. 15 Sep 2017
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The 11th International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) Conference was held in Cape Town under the theme ‘Advancing Heavy Haul Technologies and Operations in a Changing World'. 14 Sep 2017
Boeing and Malaysia Airlines today signed a Memorandum of Understanding for 16 aeroplanes. 14 Sep 2017
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If ailing South African Airways (SAA) were to reduce its scheduled flights, it could help to get rid of the "suicidally" cheap tickets at the bottom end of the domestic market, says Comair CEO Erik Venter. 14 Sep 2017
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Trucking and trade go together like love and marriage - as the old song goes. On the back of this marriage, truck sales have grown steadily over the years and even during the current economic downturn, are expected to increase by around 3% for 2017[1]. Around 86% of freight transported in this country goes by road[2]. 13 Sep 2017
It seems there is no area in South Africa where innovation and creativity isn't disrupting the industry. 12 Sep 2017
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The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Bill of 1998 is in the process of being amended. The decision to amend the Bill was passed by the National Assembly and will now be signed off by the President. 12 Sep 2017
Through expanding its fuel card business, Puma Energy Tanzania has established a partnership with Uber to supply fuel to all registered Uber partner-drivers. 11 Sep 2017
The Ministry of Sports and Kenya Airways have entered a one-year renewable partnership that will see the national carrier become the official airline for all Kenyan teams travelling outside the country. 11 Sep 2017
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has clinched an operating deal that will see taxi drivers from the northern areas run the city's bus system along the Cleary Park route. 11 Sep 2017
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria has denied plan to sell Arik Air to one of the leading airlines in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines. 8 Sep 2017
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Abdul Khaliq Saeed has been appointed as the new CEO of Etihad Airways Engineering. He will be replacing Jeff Wilkinson who is leaving after 11 years with the company. 8 Sep 2017
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), increased by 11.4% in July 2017 compared to the same period a year ago. 7 Sep 2017
The Ministry of Transportation says the National Council on Transportation has approved the commencement of a 'bicycle riding' project, as a means of transportation in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT. 7 Sep 2017
Tanker Services, a division of Imperial Logistics, has launched an automated-briefing system for drivers. It aims to reduce the company's operational risk while, at the same time, expanding employees' exposure to the latest industry technology and providing opportunities for their growth and development... 7 Sep 2017
BRUSSELS, Belgium: The European Commission has approved Germany's plans to grant insolvent Air Berlin a €150 million ($180 million) loan to allow it temporarily to serve passengers while selling off its business. 6 Sep 2017
Regional airline SA Airlink has assured its customers that it is operating under a valid scheduled air service licence and that there is no threat of disruption to its services. 6 Sep 2017
Dana Air has announced that it has recruited and trained more Nigerian pilots in Johannesburg, South Africa and Madrid, Spain, as part of efforts towards contributing to the growth and development of the Nigerian aviation industry. 6 Sep 2017
Taxi fares will possibly increase by between R1 and R5 per journey, depending on the region, following a petrol price increase of 67c per litre, Santaco warned on Sunday. 4 Sep 2017
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