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SAinfo reports that, in an effort to help improving aviation safety in Africa, US aerospace giant Boeing is partnering with South Africa's 43 Air School to offer comprehensive pilot training. Participants in the 'Street to Right Seat' programme will have access to high-quality training delivered by a world-class, experienced flight school, at the basic level, and by Boeing - at the commercial jet level. 
Mango was last week recognised by the Airports Company of South Africa's annual Feather Awards in 3 of the 4 airports the carrier uses. It's OR Tambo International and Cape Town International airport operations were awarded for service excellence while in Bloemfontein the airline received accolades for its ground handling. In Durban Mango was a runner-up to a competitor. 
Transnet Port Terminals (TPT) CEO Karl Socikwa, who also sits on state-owned freight logistics group Transnet's executive committee, has told Engineering News that Transnet considers doubling its current R110.6-billion capital expenditure (capex) programme over the coming seven years, in a bid to ensure that rail, ports and pipelines capacity is developed ahead of demand. 
Transnet Freight Rail (TFR) and Toyota SA Motors (TSAM) have concluded an agreement in which the Container and Automotive Business Unit of Transnet Freight Rail will directly handle the transportation of certain locally manufactured and imported Toyota vehicles. 
