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 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:36:05 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-adds-lanseria-harare-route-189096a Airlink will launch a three-times-weekly service between Lanseria International Airport and Harare from 15 November 2026, marking its first scheduled service from Lanseria and the first scheduled airline service between the airport and Zimbabwe's capital. 1-270448 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:27:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/dube-tradeport-sez-attracts-r42bn-in-private-investment-301018a The multi-billion-rand injection into KwaZulu-Natal's Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone (SEZ) has sustained tens of thousands of local jobs while driving regional manufacturing exports and expanding air logistics connectivity. 1-270343 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 10:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/iata-launches-aviation-safety-workshops-across-africa-856583a The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has launched a series of monthly safety training and capacity-building workshops to help strengthen aviation safety management and operational practices across Africa. 1-270319 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 13:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-aviation-connectivity-gap-widens-despite-rising-demand-064845a Africa now has 55 commercially viable intra-African routes without direct flights, up from 45 a year ago, despite growing passenger demand and several new route launches, according to Embraer's 2026 Africa Connectivity Report. 1-269907 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airbus-mtu-to-form-hydrogen-aircraft-engine-joint-venture-286067a Airbus and MTU Aero Engines have signed a non-binding agreement to establish a joint venture that will develop, test, certify and commercialise a fully electric hydrogen fuel cell engine for commercial aircraft. 1-269900 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:47:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/etihad-expands-southern-africa-reach-with-fastjet-zimbabwe-deal-175356a Etihad Airways has signed a partnership with Fastjet Zimbabwe to expand connectivity across southern Africa through a new interline agreement, codeshare partnership and future frequent flyer collaboration. 1-269808 Mon, 13 Jul 2026 07:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/uae-oil-company-agrees-to-r16bn-deal-to-buy-shells-sa-fuel-stations-175536a After more than a century, South Africans will officially say goodbye to Shell retail fuel stations as Abu Dhabi-based oil company Adnoc agrees to acquire them in a R16bn deal. 1-269638 Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:03:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/latam-launches-direct-cape-town-sao-paulo-route-397828a Latam Airlines has launched its inaugural direct service between Cape Town and São Paulo, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between South Africa and Latin America. The route is expected to support tourism growth, facilitate trade and investment, and strengthen Cape Town's position as a gateway to the region. 1-269573 Fri, 03 Jul 2026 08:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-airlines-lead-global-air-cargo-growth-in-may-519470a According to the International Air Transport Association (Iata), global air cargo demand increased by 6% year-on-year in May 2026 as trade and manufacturing activity continued to support the market. African airlines recorded the strongest regional growth, while carriers in the Middle East remained under pressure as conflict continued to disrupt air cargo operations. 1-269436 Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa 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