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BizcommunityAfrican airlines recorded 4.7% year-on-year growth in air cargo demand in September 2026, while capacity declined by 1.2%, according to the International Air Transport Association (Iata). The figures came as global air cargo demand rose 7.7%, outpacing capacity growth of 2.7%.
Business BagelThe Competition Tribunal has approved, with conditions, Harith's purchase of all of South Africa's biggest domestic airline, in a deal that also answers a long-running question about who owns it.
News24 BusinessInvestment group Harith will not be permitted to make operational decisions at Lanseria International Airport that affect competing airlines, should its transaction with FlySafair receive final approval.
News24 BusinessThe Competition Tribunal approved the Harith takeover of SA’s biggest airline.
MoneywebGuy Leitch, aviation expert, discusses concerns about SAA’s financial statements, the National Treasury guarantee provided for in August, and the airline’s competitiveness.
The CitizenSAA confirms staggered salary payments for second month amid cash flow pressures despite R1 billion government guarantee
Business BagelThe 737-10 cleared a certification process made tougher after two fatal crashes, and Boeing is counting on it to help pay for its recovery.
News24 BusinessState-owned airline SAA received a R1 billion guarantee from government in August to fund its day-to-day operations amid the jet fuel price squeeze.
MoneywebAs Virgin Atlantic celebrates 30 years of flying between South Africa and the United Kingdom, its decision to add capacity is about far more than filling seats ...
The CitizenActing CEO of SAA Matshela Seshibe placed on special leave in August, wants the court to force the airline to interview for the top job.
The CitizenSeshibe was placed on special leave in August pending an undisclosed internal investigation
Business BagelToday’s edition Air Time Presented by Good morning. Airlink flew two jets low over a packed Cape Town stadium in August, and a quarter of the airline belongs to Qatar Airways. Vodacom wants up to 55,000 more cars on Uber and Bolt, with the car loans in
Business BagelAirlink's low pass over DHL Stadium got South Africa's attention, and behind it is an airline carrying 4.5 million passengers a year and planning a network about a tenth bigger.
The CitizenAirline commits to removing it, but warns that jet fuel prices are unlikely to return to pre-war levels.
The CitizenAirline industry insider says SAA is rudderless after latest resignations
The CitizenFlySafair spokesperson Kirby Gordon answers more questions about the proposed sale of airline in totality to PIC-backed investor.