https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/583.html South Africa Aviation news 15 Aviation news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/583.html en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:31:42 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cemair-signs-interline-agreement-with-air-europa-953514a CemAir has signed a unilateral interline agreement with Spanish carrier Air Europa, expanding travel options between Southern Africa and destinations across Europe and the Americas. 1-269234 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-aviation-hub-set-to-open-in-the-swartland-620611a Atlantic Aerodrome, a new general aviation facility located in the Swartland, is scheduled to open in September 2026, offering dedicated infrastructure and hangarage for aircraft owners, operators and aviation businesses. 1-269181 Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-winelands-airport-secures-strategic-project-status-845063a The Cape Winelands Airport development has been granted Strategic Integrated Project (SIP 17) status by Infrastructure South Africa, a move expected to accelerate regulatory approvals and support the project's transition from planning to implementation. 1-268849 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ethiopian-airlines-to-launch-direct-mauritius-flights-390468a Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new direct passenger service between Addis Ababa and Mauritius from 12 July 2026, expanding access to the Indian Ocean destination and strengthening regional connectivity. 1-268793 Fri, 05 Jun 2026 09:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-lowers-fuel-surcharge-as-jet-fuel-costs-ease-512670a FlySafair has reduced its dynamic fuel surcharge by 40% from the peak levels reached in March, providing some relief for domestic travellers as jet fuel prices continue to moderate. 1-268736 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/king-shaka-airport-drives-kzn-tourism-and-trade-growth-289887a King Shaka International Airport (KSIA) has marked 16 years as a key driver of tourism, trade connectivity and economic activity in KwaZulu-Natal as passenger volumes and international travel continue recovering strongly. 1-268260 Wed, 20 May 2026 11:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-launches-first-direct-cape-town-zanzibar-flights-956944a Airlink will launch the first-ever non-stop flight service between Cape Town and Zanzibar in October 2026 as the airline expands its East African network. 1-268184 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-air-travel-grows-despite-global-aviation-disruption-289527a New aviation analysis released by the African Travel & Tourism Association (Atta) shows air travel to Africa continued to grow for the May and June 2026 travel period despite disruption linked to the conflict in Iran. 1-268010 Tue, 12 May 2026 09:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-traces-airlink-passengers-after-cruise-linked-hantavirus-case-958124a Passengers who travelled on Airlink flight 4Z132 from St Helena to Johannesburg on 25 April 2026 are being traced after a hantavirus case linked to a wider international cruise ship outbreak prompted a coordinated public health response. 1-267894 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlines-are-facing-higher-fuel-costs-and-cutting-fares-at-the-same-time-how-does-thatwork-847943a Trying to book a flight right now can feel absurd. Qantas and Virgin Australia are warning that higher fuel costs and disruption linked to the Middle East conflict are putting pressure on fares and forcing capacity cuts. 1-267769 Mon, 04 May 2026 12:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa