FlySafair’s Kirby Gordon on Fleet Growth and Preparations for the 2028 MAX Arrival

FlySafair expects its fleet to grow by effectively one aircraft during 2026, while preparations are already under way for the arrival of its Boeing MAX fleet in March 2028.

Speaking to African Pilot during  AviaDev Africa Gaborone 2026, Kirby Gordon discusses FlySafair’s response to a difficult operating environment shaped by fuel-price pressures and volatility across the aviation sector.

The airline is focused on near-term consolidation and strengthening its position without changing its longer-term direction.

Airline:

FlySafair’s Kirby Gordon on Fleet Growth and Preparations for the 2028 MAX Arrival
World Fuel

Advertisement

Prof. Dr. Eyden Samunderu on SAATM and the Cost of Opening African Skies

4 August 2026

Prof. Dr. Eyden Samunderu on SAATM and the Cost of Opening African Skies

Zimbabwe Advances Regional Air Cargo Corridors and SAATM Cooperation

4 August 2026

Zimbabwe Advances Regional Air Cargo Corridors and SAATM Cooperation

Unpacking the African Development Bank’s US$7 Billion Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme

26 July 2026

Eswatini and Togo Sign Air Service Agreement to Support Trade and Air Connectivity

26 July 2026

Eswatini and Togo Sign Air Service Agreement to Support Trade and Air Connectivity

What to Expect at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Botswana

11 May 2026

What to Expect at AviaDev Africa 2026 in Botswana

BARSA CEO on Aviation Barriers, Open Skies and Investment in Africa

24 March 2026

BARSA CEO on Aviation Barriers, Open Skies and Investment in Africa

Spotlight on AviaDev Africa 2026, Botswana!

22 March 2026

Spotlight on AviaDev Africa 2026, Botswana!

AFRAA on $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route in Africa

22 March 2026

AFRAA on $7 Billion Aviation Funding, SAF and Free Route in Africa

Embraer in Africa: Adam Young on Fleet Strategy, Profitability and Airline Growth

9 March 2026

Embraer in Africa: Adam Young on Fleet Strategy, Profitability and Airline Growth
AAD2026
AAD2026
mayday-sa