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 Thu, 14 May 2026 10:52:18 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jet-fuel-surge-supply-risks-pressure-sadc-airlines-170526a The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (Aasa), through its CEO Aaron Munetsi, has raised concern over uncertainty around jet fuel availability across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region beyond May 2026, warning that airlines require greater visibility to maintain stable operations. 1-267628 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-cuts-fuel-surcharge-for-second-week-as-prices-ease-847333a FlySafair has reduced its temporary fuel surcharge for a second consecutive week, following a slight decline in Jet A1 fuel prices after the recent spike linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. 1-267589 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sasol-targets-major-eu-market-shift-with-sustainable-jet-fuel-625111a A senior company executive said that petrochemical company Sasol has received certification from a German agency for its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), paving the way for exports to the European Union. 1-267581 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/jet-fuel-shortages-disrupt-flights-amid-middle-east-conflict-736612a Airlines and governments are raising concerns over tightening jet fuel supplies and rising costs linked to the Iran war, with carriers cutting capacity, adjusting routes and warning of further disruption to travel demand. 1-267402 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emirates-and-wesgro-sign-deal-to-boost-western-cape-tourism-403109a Emirates and Wesgro have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at World Travel Market (WTM) Africa 2026 in Cape Town to strengthen inbound tourism to Cape Town and the Western Cape, targeting key global source markets across the airline’s network. 1-267365 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/easter-travel-jumps-21-as-12-million-cross-sas-borders-403049a Cross-border travel surged during the 2026 Easter period, with more than 1.27 million travellers processed across South Africa’s ports of entry, according to the Border Management Authority (BMA). 1-267215 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:18:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/saa-ceo-john-lamola-to-step-down-847423a South African Airways (SAA) Group CEO Professor John Lamola will step down at the end of April 2026, as the airline begins the process of appointing a new permanent chief executive. 1-267209 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa