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,…
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El Al suspends South Africa flights
El Al, Israel’s national airline, is expected to suspend its South Africa service because of a “significant decline” in traffic after South Africa’s genocide accusations against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The commercial downturn and security concerns…
South Africa’s growing air traffic
In collaboration with the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), we have tracked South Africa’s air traffic over several years. The model lists up to three-quarters of the current calendar year. Notes: South Africa, like many markets, has a V-shaped…
Air India plans South Asia’s largest aviation training academy
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A USA – South Africa Market Update
Last year, Delta and United faced off trying to access the few South African route authorities available. Since South Africa does not have an airline in the market, the South African government (wisely) allowed both airlines to get frequencies. Both…
Take over of South African Airways gets a step closer
UPDATE May 15 – The acquisition of South African Airways (SAA) by Takatso Aviation Proprietary Ltd seemed to be a step closer late last week after the Competition Commission announced that two shareholders would divest their interest in Takatso. The…