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Aviation authority introduces regulations for drones
SACAA will be introducing new regulations that will help regulate remotely piloted aircraft systems, popularly known as drones... read more>>



Logistics
DBSA, Transnet in ground breaking deal
State-owned freight logistics company Transnet is partnering with the Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) in a drive to accelerate private sector participation (PSP) in its multibillion rand infrastructure investment programme... read more>>
Aviation
Big banks line up against Comair on SAA guarantees

Andiswa Maqutu

The High Court in Pretoria was the unlikely battleground over the government guarantees extended to the embattled national carrier, South African Airways (SAA)... read more>>
Emirates Airlines bans transport of hunting trophies
Emirates Airlines have banned the transportation of hunting trophies on all its services effective Friday, 15 May 2015... read more>>
Airports Company SA addresses challenges facing public hospital
Like many public hospitals, Helen Joseph Public Hospital in Auckland Park faces numerous challenges. These include high patient loads, old infrastructure and a need for highly qualified staff... read more>>
Railway
Gautrain in line with international trend, boosting values of homes near stations
Location is as much about proximity to reliable public transport as it is about the safety and security of the area, easy access to shops and good schools, and the steady appreciation of home values... read more>>
International
Etihad Cargo named Cargo Airline of the Year
Industry magazine, Air Cargo Week, has recognised Etihad Cargo, the cargo division of Etihad Airways, as Cargo Airline of the Year at an awards ceremony in Munich, Germany... read more>>
US approves license for autonomous driving truck
The Freightliner Inspiration Truck with Highway Pilot system is the world's first autonomous truck to be granted a license for road use in the State of Nevada in the United States of America... read more>>
Etihad Airways partners Brand USA
Etihad Airways has entered into a partnership with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation for the United States, in order to boost tourism to the US. The airline sponsored a Brand USA reception at the Armani Hotel in Dubai, as part of the annual Arabian Travel Market global travel and tourism exhibition... read more>>
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Africa
Nigerian market poised for strong business aviation growth
The Nigerian Commercial aviation industry has contributed about N137.9 billion to the Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and projected investment of USD 12 billion in the short and medium term should lead to passengers' growth to between 12 and 25 million by 2018... read more>>
ECAir is focusing on its pan-African identity
The 2015 Aviation Africa Summit which was recently held in Dubai, was intended to initiate a crucial dialogue between key aviation industry stakeholders concerning the social, economic and political impact of a variety of future improvements to infrastructure in Africa... read more>>
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Business
Focus increasingly falls on balanced leaders

Michelle Moss

Leadership styles change. What never changes is the need for corporate leaders to motivate teams, make profits and deliver efficiency improvements... read more>>
Time management 101

Andrew Macfarlane

"If your employees are constantly missing deadlines, lack focus and regularly overlook important details, these are sure signs that their time management skills aren't up to scratch..." read more>>
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