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Commercial & Air Travel

FlySafair’s Growth Story: 11 Years of Connecting South Africa

FlySafair marks 11 years of affordable air travel, operating 37 Boeing 737 aircraft and over 1,250 weekly flights. New routes boost domestic connectivity, tourism, and regional economic growth.
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  • Aviation Makes Significant Economic Contributions to Tanzania

    IATA’s latest study shows aviation contributes USD 3.8 billion to Tanzania’s GDP and supports 711,000 jobs, driving growth, safety, and training.

    Aviation Makes Significant Economic Contributions to Tanzania
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • SA’s DOT Notice on the Validity of Expired Licence Cards as Identification at Airports

    South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards with proof of renewal are valid for airport ID, following a backlog of 700,000 cards.

  • Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions

    Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from Azorra, boosting capacity, efficiency and regional connectivity.

    Ribbon cutting in front of a brand new Airlink Embraer E195-E2, (L-R): Embraer President & CEO, Services & Support, Carlos Naufel; Airlink Chief Commercial Officer, Katherine Whelan; Azorra Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Davis
  • A Pan-African Airline Alliance: Still a Dream on the Horizon?

    South African Airways has pulled out of a planned pan-African airline alliance with Kenya Airways, leaving the continent’s largest airlines seeking new partners. Could a unified African airline network transform connectivity and trade across Africa?

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    24 September 2025

  • Emirates Welcomes Its First Retrofitted Boeing 777 in Africa

    Emirates debuts Premium Economy on its retrofitted Boeing 777 in Cape Town and Johannesburg, showcasing refreshed cabins and next-generation interiors.

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    22 September 2025

    Premium Economy Class on the retrofitted Emirates Boeing 777
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • SA’s DOT Notice on the Validity of Expired Licence Cards as Identification at Airports

    South Africa’s Department of Transport issues Notice 3530 of 2025, confirming that expired licence cards with proof of renewal are valid for airport ID, following a backlog of 700,000 cards.

  • Airlink Consummates Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions

    Airlink takes delivery of the first three of ten Embraer E195-E2 jets on lease from Azorra, boosting capacity, efficiency and regional connectivity.

    Ribbon cutting in front of a brand new Airlink Embraer E195-E2, (L-R): Embraer President & CEO, Services & Support, Carlos Naufel; Airlink Chief Commercial Officer, Katherine Whelan; Azorra Chief Marketing Officer, Michael Davis
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Tackling the “Big Five”: Addressing the Border Challenges You Keep Hearing About

    Border agencies face five major challenges. Digital solutions offer faster, safer, and smarter border management for governments and travellers.

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    1 September 2025

  • Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants

    Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg office tenants, allowing up to 30% of tenant installation allowances to be converted into blockchain-based flight vouchers for business travel.

    Growthpoint Properties
  • FlySafair’s Business Booster Competition Returns for a Fourth Year

    FlySafair’s Business Booster empowers South African SMEs with flights, exposure, and growth opportunities to scale locally and globally.

    FlySafair
  • How Dual-Role Pilots Increase Learning and Line Flying

    Active airline pilots who also instruct bring real-world expertise into training, improving pilot skills, safety, and operational performance.

    Pilots in Full Flight Simulator
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Tackling the “Big Five”: Addressing the Border Challenges You Keep Hearing About

    Border agencies face five major challenges. Digital solutions offer faster, safer, and smarter border management for governments and travellers.

    Read

    1 September 2025

  • Growthpoint and FlySafair Launch Industry-First Travel Benefit for Joburg Office Tenants

    Growthpoint Properties has partnered with FlySafair to launch SmartFlight, an industry-first travel benefit for Johannesburg office tenants, allowing up to 30% of tenant installation allowances to be converted into blockchain-based flight vouchers for business travel.

    Growthpoint Properties
  • Expand your comfort zone – discover the new PC-24’s aft divan that converts into a full-length bed.
  • Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May

    Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia corridor leads international traffic expansion.

    Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
  • The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies

    Beyond the cockpit, pilots face hidden pressures—fatigue, fear of reporting, and environmental change—raising urgent questions about aviation safety culture.

    The Hidden Turbulence Pilots Face Beyond the Skies
  • Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering

    Embraer and ITA launch 2025 MSc in Aeronautical Engineering with monthly scholarships for 45 new students.

    Embraer Offers New Scholarships to Train Master’s Students in Aeronautical Engineering
  • ACMI in Africa: Insights from AviaDev panel

    At AviaDev Africa 2025, aviation leaders discussed how ACMI leasing can help African airlines scale operations amid rising costs and supply chain constraints.

    ACMI in Africa Insights from AviaDev panel
  • Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership

    Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and connectivity between Africa and the Middle East.

    Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
  • Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China

    Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa cargo hub, air cargo Africa, African airline logistics, Ethiopian Airlines network, aviation supply chain Africa, China Africa cargo corridor

    Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China
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