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A Comac C919 narrowbody airliner flies in the sky at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, or Airshow China, in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, China, 12 November 2024. Reuters/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

Aviation

Nigeria eyes certification of China's C919 jet for local airlines

Reuters reporters 1 hour

Source: Fastjet

Travel

Fastjet Zimbabwe expands Johannesburg–Harare flights

15 Sep 2025

Introducing South Africa’s first eco-flat wine bottle

Packaging

Introducing South Africa’s first eco-flat wine bottle

Issued by Safripol 15 Sep 2025

Source: Supplied

Aviation

South Africa’s aviation regulator approves Embraer E2 jets

3 Sep 2025

Airlink donates passenger jet to train Gauteng aviation learners

Aviation

Airlink donates passenger jet to train Gauteng aviation learners

20 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied

Travel

Virgin Atlantic boosts CPT route with 17,000 extra seats and US links

13 Aug 2025

SA focuses on youth to fuel aviation sector growth

Aviation

SA focuses on youth to fuel aviation sector growth

13 Aug 2025

Source: ©JaromÃr Chalabala via

Aviation

Durban to host global aviation workforce summit in August

31 Jul 2025

Airbus opens new support hub in Johannesburg

Aviation

Airbus opens new support hub in Johannesburg

24 Jul 2025

Source: Alan Wilson via

Aviation

Fuel costs, fleet delays push SAA to R354m loss

18 Jul 2025

Source: Markus Eigenheer via

Travel

Edelweiss to launch seasonal Zurich-Windhoek flights

7 Jul 2025

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

Environment & Natural Resources

#WorldGiraffeDay: Why the giraffe needs more conservation

20 Jun 2025

Air du Cap launches private charter flights from Joburg’s Grand Central Airport

Travel

Air du Cap launches private charter flights from Joburg’s Grand Central Airport

19 Jun 2025

Qatar Airways, Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno team up to elevate inflight dining

Travel

Qatar Airways, Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno team up to elevate inflight dining

18 Jun 2025

Source: Archive

Aviation

Airlines forecast profit growth in 2025, headwinds persist

9 Jun 2025

Source: Dubai International Airport

Travel

How Dubai is redefining the future of air travel — from mega airports to sustainable skies

Robin Fredericks 9 Jun 2025

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

Travel

United expands Africa network with Dakar-Washington route

2 Jun 2025

The new campaign comes in three parts: Land, Water and Air. Source: BBC.

Marketing

Kenya calls thrill-seekers with new tourism adventure campaign

22 May 2025

#Orchids&Onions: Qantas vs. Qatar - Which airline wins the ad game?

#OrchidsandOnions

#Orchids&Onions: Qantas vs. Qatar - Which airline wins the ad game?

Brendan Seery 19 May 2025

Trump’s tariffs an unmanageable risk for SA carmakers

Commercial & Industrial

Trump’s tariffs an unmanageable risk for SA carmakers

Lance Branquinho 22 Apr 2025

New initiative aims to enhance travel for neurodivergent travellers

Travel

New initiative aims to enhance travel for neurodivergent travellers

14 Apr 2025

Source: Ethiopian Airlines

Tourism

Ethiopian Airlines introduces VIP business jet service

2 Apr 2025

Source: Alec Wilson via

Travel

Fastjet introduces Harare-Lusaka route with new flight schedule

1 Apr 2025

Kenya Airways planes are seen through a window at the Jomo Kenyatta international airport in Nairobi, Kenya, 1 August 2020. Reuters/Njeri Mwangi/File Photo

Travel

Kenya Airways records profit after more than a decade of losses

George Obulutsa 26 Mar 2025

Travel

Airlink connects Cape Town to Gaborone; adds flights from Joburg to Nairobi, Lusaka

19 Mar 2025

Travel

Corendon Airlines joins Barig, expanding its presence in German aviation

10 Mar 2025

#OrchidsandOnions: A costly mistake, a well-timed ad, and a lesson in digital banking

#OrchidsandOnions

#OrchidsandOnions: A costly mistake, a well-timed ad, and a lesson in digital banking

Brendan Seery 6 Mar 2025

SAA appoints Prof John Lamola as CEO

Aviation

SAA appoints Prof John Lamola as CEO

28 Feb 2025

Source: Saif Zaman ( ????? ) via

Travel

Qatar Airways equips half its 777 fleet with Starlink

25 Feb 2025

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

Aviation

OR Tambo among top 10 busiest airports in Middle East and Africa

7 Feb 2025

#BizTrends2025: The future of travel - how connection, conscience, and custom comforts redefine 2025

Trends

#BizTrends2025: The future of travel - how connection, conscience, and custom comforts redefine 2025

Marc Harding 31 Jan 2025

Aviation

OR Tambo ensures jet fuel supply despite Natref refinery setback

20 Jan 2025

Travel

Sustainable aviation and AI to take centre stage at ATM 2025

17 Jan 2025

Image source: Jakub Jirsak –

Legislation & Regulation

AI adoption in Africa - balancing innovation and regulation

Zaakir Mohamed, Kabelo Dlothi, and Lebogang Molebale 10 Jan 2025

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

Logistics & Transport

Profit boost predicted for 2025 despite ongoing supply chain issues

8 Jan 2025

United Airlines to offer free Starlink WiFi on all flights

Telecoms & Networks

United Airlines to offer free Starlink WiFi on all flights

6 Jan 2025

Where to next for South African travellers in 2025?

Travel

Where to next for South African travellers in 2025?

Euan McNeil 3 Jan 2025

Acsa readies for peak festive travel period

Aviation

Acsa readies for peak festive travel period

13 Dec 2024

The jet fuel struggles has exacerbated other airport problems in South Africa. Source: Soumya Ranjan/Pexels

Coal, Oil & Gas

OR Tambo fuel problem is a symptom of jet fuel crisis

Lindsey Schutters 10 Dec 2024

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster to step down after 33 years of leadership

Aviation

Airlink CEO Rodger Foster to step down after 33 years of leadership

29 Nov 2024

Emirates launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft

Aviation

Emirates launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft

28 Nov 2024

Source: Alan Wilson via

Travel

SAA's economic impact to reach R32bn by 2030, report reveals

28 Nov 2024

Creating a climate-smart workforce beyond the boardroom

Climate Change

Creating a climate-smart workforce beyond the boardroom

Auguste Coetzer, Issued by Auguste Coetzer Executive Recruitment 15 Nov 2024

SAA launches direct Johannesburg-Lubumbashi flights to boost trade

Travel

SAA launches direct Johannesburg-Lubumbashi flights to boost trade

6 Nov 2024

Source: Supplied

Travel

Emirates elevates cabin crew safety with virtual training platform Mira

29 Oct 2024

Virgin Atlantic returns to CPT with extended seasonal service

Travel

Virgin Atlantic returns to CPT with extended seasonal service

28 Oct 2024

In a SA first for retail, Checkers Sixty60 has taken to the skies (image supplied)

Branding

A SA retail first, Checkers Sixty60 "lifts" off and takes to the sky

25 Oct 2024

FlySafair launches Cape Town-Windhoek flights to boost regional travel

Travel

FlySafair launches Cape Town-Windhoek flights to boost regional travel

24 Oct 2024

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

Aviation

New Swissport Pet Lounge opens at OR Tambo Intl

8 Oct 2024