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 Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:12:40 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insurance-emerges-as-key-enabler-of-aircraft-financing-in-africa-419839a Africa’s aviation sector is entering a period of expansion, but access to capital remains a major constraint for airlines seeking to grow their fleets. As demand for aircraft and engines increases, insurance could play a greater role in giving lenders confidence to finance assets in a market where many carriers have limited access to traditional funding. 1-271675 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/boeing-forecasts-africa-aircraft-fleet-to-more-than-double-by-2045-075965a Africa’s commercial aircraft fleet will more than double by 2045, US planemaker Boeing forecast, as a young and increasingly urban population drives demand for travel within the continent and to the Middle East. 1-271467 Fri, 04 Sep 2026 08:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/air-traffic-control-is-becoming-more-automated-is-regulation-keepingup-297867a The International Civil Aviation Organisation, a specialised UN agency responsible for developing standards, oversight and monitoring, is leading the advancement of the global air traffic management system through the Global Air Navigation Plan. The introduction of automated air traffic control systems aims to improve the operational safety and efficiency of air traffic controllers. But these automated systems could introduce new risks. 1-271200 Thu, 27 Aug 2026 10:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-to-launch-direct-gqeberha-mbombela-flights-520880a Airlink will add Gqeberha-Mbombela to its network from 16 November, with flights operating three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 1-271096 Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fuel-shortage-disrupts-lufthansa-flights-from-namibia-to-europe-631941a A temporary jet-fuel shortage at Namibia's Windhoek airport is disrupting Lufthansa's Discover Airlines flights to Europe, with some aircraft being rerouted via neighbouring Angola to refuel. The airline said the shortage was due to operational problems at supplier Vitol rather than the Iran war. 1-271041 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-business-partnership-shifts-focus-to-growth-853183a President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership, shifting its focus from economic stabilisation and structural reform towards investment, growth and job creation. 1-271019 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 08:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lebogang-moabelo-breaks-barriers-in-transport-and-logistics-301588a For Lebogang Annah Moabelo, a career in logistics was not part of the original plan. After initially studying BCom Economics and Econometrics, a conversation with a friend studying logistics introduced her to an industry that ultimately changed the direction of her career. 1-270883 Tue, 18 Aug 2026 10:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/airlink-adds-doha-through-qatar-airways-codeshare-745982a Airlink is expanding its network through an expanded codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, placing its 4Z code on Qatar Airways-operated flights between South Africa and Doha from 31 August 2026. 1-270822 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:34:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-town-airport-restores-runway-operations-after-kenya-airways-incident-301898a Runway operations at Cape Town International Airport have resumed following an aircraft incident that disrupted flights on Tuesday afternoon, although passengers may continue to experience delays while airlines restore their schedules. 1-270563 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/emirates-saa-expand-codeshare-with-nine-new-routes-745252a Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) have expanded their codeshare partnership by adding nine domestic and regional routes, giving travellers easier access to destinations across southern and central Africa through a single booking. 1-270542 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 12:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa