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, 21 Apr 2026 11:27:45 +0200 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 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/air-cargo-demand-soars-in-february-2026-069375a Statistics released by the International Air Transport Association (Iata) on Monday, 30 March, revealed global air cargo demand increased by 11.2% year-on-year in February 2026. 1-267057 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:39:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lead-architect-appointed-for-multi-billion-rand-cape-winelands-airport-development-955764a The appointment of a lead architect for the proposed Cape Winelands Airport marks a significant step forward for one of the Western Cape’s most ambitious private infrastructure developments. 1-266954 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/hout-bay-helicopter-incident-under-sanparks-not-dffe-says-department-288497a The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) has expressed concern over an accident involving a helicopter at the fire site on the slopes of Hout Bay in Table Mountain National Park, while confirming that the incident is unrelated to its contractual operations. 1-266850 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/flysafair-adds-extra-joburgharare-flights-for-easter-travel-surge-844933a Easter travel demand is driving additional capacity on one of Southern Africa’s busiest regional air routes, as airlines respond to seasonal passenger volumes. 1-266789 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-airlines-face-rising-jet-fuel-costs-amid-middle-east-supply-disruption-399728a Airlines across Africa are under mounting pressure as jet fuel prices rise sharply following supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. 1-266673 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cemair-kenya-airways-partner-for-enhanced-regional-connectivity-177676a CemAir and Kenya Airways have announced a new commercial partnership to strengthen regional air connectivity and improve travel options across Southern and East Africa. 1-266568 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 10:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Aviation South Africa