The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (the Association) notes recent media reports regarding Jet A-1 supply constraints at Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) and wishes to clarify several important points to ensure accurate public understanding of the situation.
Qatar Airways increases flights to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai and Singapore, operating nearly 3,000 additional flights this year and enhancing global connectivity through Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa explains that Jet A-1 constraints at Cape Town International Airport stem from administrative registration issues, not duties, levies or fuel shortages, and calls for urgent SARS action.
Boeing and the US Defence Logistics Agency trial a new Rapid Delivery Release model that shortens proposal-to-award cycles and accelerates delivery of critical aircraft parts.
Bell and Safran Helicopter Engines report more than 700 flight hours on blended SAF with the Bell 505, demonstrating strong engine operability and advancing sustainable helicopter operations.
Gabon’s Civil Aviation Authority receives the ICAO Council President Certificate for major progress in aviation security oversight following the recent USAP audit.
ICAO’s feasibility study outlines Ethiopia’s potential for Sustainable Aviation Fuel production, assessing key feedstocks and the actions needed to build a viable national SAF industry.
Embraer delivers its 1,700th Ipanema cropduster, an ethanol-powered aircraft with 60 percent market share, known for high productivity, precision spraying and low operating costs.
The EU and South Africa sign the first Clean Trade and Investment Partnership to expand clean supply chains, support decarbonisation, boost renewable energy and clean fuels, and strengthen South Africa’s industrialisation and Just Energy Transition.
AUDA-NEPAD outlines the progress of SAATM, the political reforms needed to lower aviation costs, and the development of a continental infrastructure master plan to support a single African sky.
