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, 13 Nov 2026 09:19:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/rockets-new-private-air-ambulance-takes-to-the-skies-over-polokwane-184716a Independent emergency response and aeromedical services provider Rocket, part of Henley Group Holdings, has recently launched its private air ambulance service in Polokwane. 1-273218 Tue, 10 Nov 2026 10:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/air-cargo-strengthens-sas-position-in-a-changing-global-economy-306328a The global trading environment is becoming increasingly fragmented, with geopolitical tensions, tariffs and conflicts reshaping established trade routes. 1-273173 Mon, 09 Nov 2026 09:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/qantas-launches-first-non-stop-cape-town-sydney-flights-in-2027-528570a Qantas will launch the first non-stop flights between Cape Town and Australia in October 2027, introducing a seasonal service between Cape Town and Sydney. 1-273136 Fri, 06 Nov 2026 08:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/r959m-nsf-grant-to-train-over-1000-kzn-youth-in-aircraft-maintenance-skills-740082a A R95.9m skills development project will train 1,020 young people in KwaZulu-Natal in aircraft maintenance engineering and wheel balancing, with the aim of improving employment prospects and encouraging entrepreneurship. 1-273022 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:24:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/global-air-passenger-demand-falls-as-travel-expectations-shift-417749a Global air passenger demand fell by 0.5% in September 2026 compared with the same month last year, as weakness in the Middle East and North America offset growth in other regions, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). 1-273015 Mon, 02 Nov 2026 09:16:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/harith-wins-tribunal-approval-for-flysafair-acquisition-969784a The Competition Tribunal has approved Harith Aviation's acquisition of 100% of Safair Holdings, the parent company of FlySafair, subject to conditions. The transaction is expected to close in late 2026, pending outstanding regulatory approvals and the fulfilment of remaining conditions. 1-272974 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:05:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-flight-stops-take-off-after-tyre-bursts-at-or-tambo-303518a An Airlink flight from Johannesburg to Cape Town was stopped during take-off on Sunday after a tyre burst at OR Tambo International Airport. 1-272843 Sun, 25 Oct 2026 19:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa 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