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Greater openness to airfreight operators boosts economic growth, argues airline
Allowing greater numbers of airfreight operators access to airports creates wider economic benefits for the country concerned, while restricting access hampers economic growth. “It is an established fact that the existence of an ‘open skies’...By: Keith Campbell
08 Mar 13
Aviation
South African, world business growing – Emirates
The cargo division of Dubai-based international airline Emirates, which is branded as SkyCargo, is reporting good airfreight traffic to and from South Africa. “With South Africa we have quite a nice mix of cargo,” says South Africa-based...By: Keith Campbell
08 Mar 13
AEROSPACE
A380 new wing phase-in to slow production this year, but break-even target unchanged
Airliner manufacturer Airbus expects to lose about one month’s production of its A380 Superjumbo this year as it phases in a new wing design for the aircraft. It hopes to recover this lost production next year. This was revealed by company...By: Keith Campbell
17 Jan 13
Aviation – 1
Airfreight forecast to grow strongly over next two decades
Giant US aerospace group Boeing has forecast that the world’s gross domestic product will nearly double over the next 20 years, driving strong growth in the global air freight market and resulting in an 84% increase in the number of cargo...By: Keith Campbell
12 Oct 12
LAND SPEED RECORD
Bloodhound team completes rocket test
The Bloodhound, a 1 000 mph car that will attempt to break the land speed record on South Africa’s Hakskeen Pan in 2013, has successfully tested its hybrid rocket system for first time on Wednesday. At 4 m long, 45.7 cm in diameter and 450 kg...Aviation
Boeing forecasts airfreight to grow strongly over next two decades
Giant US aerospace group Boeing predicted on Tuesday, in the latest (2012/2013) edition of its biennial Boeing World Air Cargo Forecast, that the world’s gross domestic product (GDP) will nearly double over the next 20 years, driving strong...By: Keith Campbell
03 Oct 12
LAND SPEED RECORD
Bloodhound to test rocket as record attempt edges closer
October 3 will be a key milestone for the development of the Bloodhound, the 1 000 mph car that will attempt to break the land speed record on South Africa’s Hakskeen Pan in 2013.
Next Wednesday will see the Bloodhound project test its unique...
By: Irma Venter
26 Sep 12
TechTrack - Dr Kelvin Kemm
Given tempo of technological change, we cannot predict far into the future with certainty
A few days ago, I went flying in a helicopter in the evening. It was a beautiful evening, with still, clear air. We flew with the doors open and the view was fantastic. It was not my first helicopter flight but, before the flight, as I stood on...By: Kelvin Kemm
27 Jul 12
Aerospace
SAA Technical, Pratt & Whitney sign engine repair and overhaul deal
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) and US aeroengine maker Pratt & Whitney recently signed an agreement for the repair and overhaul of the latter’s JT9D-7R4G2 jet engines. This deal is potentially worth R233-million and will run for 42...By: Keith Campbell
06 Jul 12
Aerospace
SAA Technical signs engine repair and overhaul deal with major US group
South African Airways Technical (SAAT) and US aeroengine maker Pratt & Whitney on Tuesday signed an agreement for the repair and overhaul of the latter’s JT9D-7R4G2 jet engines. This deal is worth at least R233-million and will ensure that...By: Keith Campbell
19 Jun 12
Aviation
UK airline investing billions, augmenting SA service
Major international airline British Airways (BA), part of the International Airlines Group (IAG) is investing £5-billion over a five-year period in new aircraft, cabin interiors, cabin crew training and various hardware and software systems...By: Keith Campbell
16 Mar 12
AIRLINES
Kenya Airlines, KLM launch China-Africa cargo service
Kenya Airways and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have teamed up to introduce the first direct freighter service between mainland China and Africa, the parties announced this week. The joint venture between KLM cargo and Kenya Airways cargo division KQ...By: Natasha Odendaal
24 Feb 12
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