A South African Airways status update
We requested an interview with the airline’s CEO, and the airline decided to respond to us in writing. Q: Please can you update us on the SAA situation today? A: SAA is in a more formidable position now than we…
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South African Airways deal collapses
Today, in South Africa’s parliament, the deal between the state and an investment group to take over the airline collapsed. What happens next is open to speculation, but it seems the state is back on the hook to fund the…
South African Airways files financials
South African Airways (SAA) has a storied 90-year past and a murky future. We first looked at its murky future in 2021 . And in 2022. And in 2023. Much like the case of Air India as a state-owned entity,…
Embraer’s bullish views on the African market
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African airlines see a sweet and sour summer season
African airlines saw mixed fortunes during June 2023 with traffic rising 34.7 percent year on year but cargo demand dipping 2.8 percent relative to June 2022, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) says in its analysis of market data for…
African carriers on collision course with EU
African airline leaders see imminent risk in the EU airline industry carbon transition plan starting in 2025 and want concessions that defer implementation. But with some voices suggesting penalties on the larger Western legacy carriers to fund the African transition,…