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 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 23:52:00 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virgin-atlantic-adds-four-weekly-return-services-to-cape-town-303418a Virgin Atlantic has resumed its seasonal Cape Town service and will add four weekly return services from December, taking its peak operation to up to 11 flights per week. 1-272743 Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:58:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dhl-heavyweight-shipments-rise-105-across-sub-saharan-africa-414819a DHL Express Sub-Saharan Africa recorded 10.5% growth in heavyweight shipment weight per day between January and August 2026, as businesses seek faster, more predictable delivery of critical goods and components, according to the logistics company. 1-272655 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:40:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/aasa-urges-action-on-aviation-costs-and-african-market-access-747622a The Airlines Association of Southern Africa is calling on governments, regulators and industry stakeholders to move beyond aviation strategies and implement measures to improve connectivity, reduce costs and expand air transport across Africa. 1-272482 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/virgin-atlantic-adds-johannesburg-flights-and-a350-1000-414399a Virgin Atlantic will introduce the Airbus A350-1000 on its daily Johannesburg-London route from 25 October, before adding three weekly Boeing 787-9 services in December, increasing capacity and travel options between South Africa and the UK. 1-272485 Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/kenya-approves-350m-financing-for-kenya-airways-525440a Kenya’s Cabinet has approved $350m in shareholder financing for Kenya Airways to meet urgent financial obligations, President William Ruto’s office said on Friday. 1-272476 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:08:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-adds-cape-town-lanseria-route-181096a Airlink will launch twice-daily flights between Cape Town International Airport and Lanseria International Airport on 4 December 2026, adding a new domestic route serving travellers heading to western Gauteng and North West. 1-272448 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/proflight-zambia-expands-johannesburg-and-cape-town-flights-969614a Proflight Zambia is expanding its Johannesburg and Cape Town schedules ahead of the festive season, giving South African travellers more options for trips to Zambia during the December and January holiday period. 1-272334 Wed, 07 Oct 2026 11:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iata-says-global-air-passenger-demand-fell-08-in-august-747732a Global air passenger demand declined 0.8% year on year in August 2026, with a sharp drop in Middle East traffic weighing on overall performance despite continued growth across Africa, Latin America and parts of Asia and Europe. 1-272162 Thu, 01 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turkish-airlines-signs-huge-order-for-up-to-150-boeing-737-max-aircraft-858883a Turkish Airlines has finalised an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 Max aircraft, marking the airline’s largest-ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order and supporting its plans to expand its fleet and short- and medium-haul network. 1-272119 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 14:41:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dhl-adds-weekly-bahrain-johannesburg-air-cargo-link-419259a DHL Express has launched a weekly direct airfreight service between Bahrain and Johannesburg, adding dedicated B767 freighter capacity between the Middle East and South Africa. 1-271925 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa