Engineering News | Aviation https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/page/aviation Wed, 15 Jul 2026 02:33:34 +0200 FeedCreator 1.7.3 Commission recommends to Tribunal that it approve Harith's buyout of FlySafair, but with conditions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/commission-recommends-to-tribunal-that-it-approve-hariths-buyout-of-flysafair-but-with-conditions-2026-07-14 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:49:00 +0200 725628 1784029562 1784026140 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001285286_resized_flysafair1022.jpg 511 287 Airbus expects a total global demand for 42 000 new airliners over the next 20 years https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-expects-a-total-global-demand-for-42000-new-airliners-over-the-next-20-years-2026-07-09 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:29:00 +0200 725396 1783629003 1783628940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Airbus, MTU Aero Engines create JV to develop hydrogen fuel cell aircraft engine https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airbus-mtu-aero-engines-create-jv-to-develop-hydrogen-fuel-cell-aircraft-engine-2026-07-08 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION & HYDROGEN Wed, 08 Jul 2026 12:30:00 +0200 725238 1783507855 1783506600 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001284071_resized_untitledjuly082026at122950.jpeg A hydrogen-powered fuel cell engine mounted on an aircraft 511 287 Turkish Airlines announces increased number of flights to both its South African destinations https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/turkish-airlines-announces-increased-number-of-flights-to-both-its-south-african-destinations-2026-07-06 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Mon, 06 Jul 2026 12:38:00 +0200 725060 1783335221 1783334280 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283499_resized_untitledjuly062026at0926301.jpeg 511 287 New fractional ownership scheme for business aircraft launched in South Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-fractional-ownership-scheme-for-business-aircraft-launched-in-south-africa-2026-07-03 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:20:00 +0200 724997 1783086952 1783084800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001283295_resized_untitled03july2026at152020.jpeg 511 287 Cape Winelands Airport, Stellenbosch University form sustainable development partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/cape-winelands-airport-stellenbosch-university-form-sustainable-development-partnership-2026-07-02 Schalk Burger AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:26:00 +0200 724914 1782998996 1782998760 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Emirates arrives in Cape Town with a third daily service, its newest aircraft https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/emirates-arrives-in-cape-town-with-a-third-daily-service-its-newest-aircraft-2026-07-02 Sabrina Jardim AIR TRAVEL Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:57:00 +0200 724893 1782999303 1782997020 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282973_resized_emiratesen1022.jpeg 511 287 Airlink unveils its rugby-supporting green machine E190 airliner https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airlink-unveils-its-rugby-supporting-green-machine-e190-airliner-2026-07-01 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:21:00 +0200 724757 1782902301 1782901260 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282551_resized_untitledjuly012026at122045.jpeg 511 287 Africa saw the strongest air passenger growth in May, reports IATA https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/africa-saw-the-strongest-air-passenger-growth-in-may-reports-iata-2026-06-30 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0200 724684 1782832098 1782830100 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Lufthansa Group to boost flights to and from South Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/lufthansa-group-to-boost-flights-to-and-from-south-africa-2026-06-30 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:09:00 +0200 724629 1782811125 1782810540 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282195_resized_untitledjune302026at0842422.jpeg 511 287 In May, Africa registered the strongest air cargo demand of all regions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/in-may-africa-registered-the-strongest-air-cargo-demand-of-all-regions-2026-06-29 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:47:00 +0200 724589 1782746171 1782744420 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Rate of mishandled air baggage is declining globally https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/rate-of-mishandled-air-baggage-is-declining-globally-but-africa-lags-on-international-routes-2026-06-29 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:39:00 +0200 724579 1782741670 1782740340 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001282031_resized_airportsbaggagecarouselaviation0723adobe10221.jpg 511 287 New international air service between Europe, South Africa inaugurated  https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-international-air-service-between-europesouth-africainaugurated-2026-06-26 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:53:00 +0200 724483 1782483700 1782481980 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Atlantic Aerodrome Phase 1 set to open in the Swartland in September https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/atlantic-aerodrome-phase-1-set-to-open-in-the-swartland-in-september-2026-06-26 Irma Venter AVIATION Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0200 723567 1782112868 1782424800 99999999999 Martin Zhuwakinyu 0 0 IATA urges action to boost the aviation supply chain to cut the aircraft order backlog https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-urges-action-to-boost-the-aviation-supply-chain-to-cut-the-aircraft-order-backlog-2026-06-25 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:33:00 +0200 724346 1782394508 1782390780 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001281196_resized_iatadirectorgeneralwilliewalsh204241022.jpeg IATA director-general Willie Walsh 511 287 Three African and two non-African countries have joined low-carbon aviation alliance https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/three-african-and-two-non-african-countries-have-joined-low-carbon-aviation-alliance-2026-06-24 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:30:00 +0200 724257 1782312907 1782311400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Kenya signs $1.2bn deal with Chinese firm to expand Nairobi airport https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/kenya-signs-12bn-deal-with-chinese-firm-to-expand-nairobi-airport-2026-06-24 Reuters AVIATION Wed, 24 Jun 2026 08:49:00 +0200 724153 1782284280 1782283740 99999999999 Reuters 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280739_resized_untitledjune242026at085530.jpeg 511 287 Chief David Stuurman airport kicks off terminal capacity optimisation project https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/chief-david-stuurman-airport-kicks-off-terminal-capacity-optimisation-project-2026-06-23 Tasneem Bulbulia AVIATION Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:47:00 +0200 724133 1782222904 1782222420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001280669_resized_cdsiaupgrade0106261022.jpeg 511 287 Phelan Green selects Johnson Matthey technology for Saldanha eSAF plant https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/phelan-green-selects-johnson-matthey-technology-for-saldanha-esaf-plant-2026-06-17 Schalk Burger FUEL TECHNOLOGIES Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:21:00 +0200 723647 1781782157 1781688060 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001279259_resized_johnsonmattheycatalysttechnologiesceoalbertogiovanzanaandphelangreenenergychairpaschalphelanjun261022.jpg Johnson Matthey Catalyst Technologies CEO Alberto Giovanzana and Phelan Green Energy chairperson Paschal Phelan 511 287 Creecy urges collaboration, LNG and ports reform at fuels imbizo https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/creecy-urges-collaboration-lng-and-ports-reform-at-fuels-imbizo-2026-06-11 Lumkile Nkomfe ENERGY Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:57:00 +0200 723401 1781266176 1781193420 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278532_resized_barbaracreecy2290420251022.jpeg Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 511 287 Powerfleet and CTRLFleet highlight role of technology in transport sector https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/powerfleet-and-ctrlfleet-highlight-role-of-technology-in-transport-sector-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Aviation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0200 723368 1781250122 1781172000 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278586_resized_20260611powerfleet.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96776_2026-06-11__powerfleet.mp4229725844Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Powerfleet Africa GM for Enterprise Africa and the Middle East Steven Sutherland and CTRLFleet cofounder and expansion and strategy lead for South Africa Renko Bergh speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Tontrac highlights integrated logistics and AI solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/tontrac-sees-opportunity-to-reduce-supply-chain-friction-through-integration-and-ai-2026-06-11 Mariaan Webb Aviation Thu, 11 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0200 723367 1781188592 1781168400 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278503_resized_20260611tontrac.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96768_2026-06-11__tontrac.mp4202831987Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Tontrac System Analytics CEO William Butler speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about improving visibility across mining supply chains, reducing logistics friction through system integration and the untapped potential of agentic AI to drive efficiency and productivity. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Airlink to open twice weekly flights from Cape Town to Mauritius https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/airlink-to-open-twice-weekly-flights-from-cape-town-to-mauritius-2026-06-10 Schalk Burger AIRLINE ROUTES Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200 723303 1781117321 1781102880 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 Bidvest Mobility partners showcase digital logistics solutions at Transport Evolution Africa https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/bidvest-mobility-partners-showcase-digital-logistics-solutions-at-transport-evolution-africa-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Aviation Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0200 723299 1781156094 1781083800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278202_resized_20260610zebratechnologies.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96761_2026-06-10_zebra_technologies.mp4249388149Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Zebra Technologies senior account manager Bianca Dalgarno and FarEye cofounder Gautam Kumar, whose companies are technology partners of Bidvest Mobility, speak to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand about the role of digital solutions in transforming transport and logistics. Camerawork and editing: Shadwyn Dickonson. Driving fleet efficiency with Shell Fleet Solutions https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/driving-fleet-efficiency-with-shell-fleet-solutions-2026-06-10 Mariaan Webb Aviation Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0200 723297 1781183916 1781080200 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001278452_resized_20260611shellfleetsolutions.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96766_2026-06-11_shell_fleet_solutions-hd_web_hi_res_2.mp4169264015Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. Shell Fleet Solutions head of fleet, Ziyanda Xakayi, speaks to Engineering News at the Transport Evolution Africa Forum and Expo in Midrand. Camerawork and Editing: Shadwyn Dickinson. IATA creates alliance to overcome bottlenecks in the development of aviation carbon trading https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-creates-alliance-to-overcome-bottlenecks-in-the-development-of-aviation-carbon-trading-2026-06-10 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0200 723220 1781071844 1781070300 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277943_resized_airlinesrunway1022reuters4.jpg 511 287 ATNS retains its Level 2 Canso environmental rating https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/atns-retains-its-level-2-canso-environmental-rating-2026-06-09 Schalk Burger AIR TRAFFIC Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:54:00 +0200 723138 1780996946 1780991640 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 IATA calls for action to accelerate the still disappointing global production of SAF https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-calls-for-action-to-accelerate-the-still-disappointing-global-production-of-saf-2026-06-08 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0200 723116 1780940560 1780928940 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 Middle East crisis to hit airlines hard this year, but Africa will see the strongest demand growth https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/middle-east-crisis-to-hit-airlines-hard-this-year-but-africa-will-see-the-strongest-demand-growth-2026-06-08 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:14:00 +0200 723081 1780915932 1780913640 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001277503_resized_iatadirectorgeneralwilliewalsh2042410222.jpeg IATA director-general Willie Walsh 511 287 IATA, ICAO to cooperate on facilitating sustainable aviation fuels https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/iata-icao-to-cooperate-on-facilitating-sustainable-aviation-fuels-2026-06-04 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:07:00 +0200 722849 1780566640 1780564020 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276802_resized_boeing737800southafricanairwayssaaaviationbiofuel60716duane102213.jpg 511 287 Atlantic Aerodrome Phase 1 set to open in the Swartland in September https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/atlantic-aerodrome-phase-1-set-to-open-in-the-swartland-in-september-2026-06-03 Irma Venter AVIATION Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:56:00 +0200 722786 1780494918 1780491360 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276610_resized_atlanticaerodromeaerialimage11022.jpeg Aerial impression of the Atlantic Aerodrome 511 287 World’s longest-ranged airliner makes its maiden flight https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/worlds-longest-ranged-airliner-makes-its-maiden-flight-2026-06-03 Rebecca Campbell AEROSPACE Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:46:00 +0200 722764 1780496943 1780479960 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276523_resized_untitledjune032026at114513.jpeg First flight of the Qantas A350-1000ULR 511 287 New direct European air connection for Windhoek https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/new-direct-european-air-connection-for-windhoek-2026-06-02 Rebecca Campbell AVIATION Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:36:00 +0200 722672 1780398123 1780396560 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001276142_resized_untitled02june2026at1127191.jpeg 511 287 ATNS, Botswana counterpart form air traffic training, tech partnership https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/atns-botswana-counterpart-form-air-traffic-training-tech-partnership-2026-05-22 Schalk Burger CIVIL AVIATION Fri, 22 May 2026 11:12:00 +0200 721901 1779446003 1779441120 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001273730_resized_airlinesrunway1022reuters4.jpg 511 287 FlySafair says it acted in good faith after NCC refers it to the consumer tribunal https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/flysafair-says-it-acted-in-good-faith-after-ncc-refers-it-to-the-consumer-tribunal-2026-05-21 Schalk Burger CONSUMER PROTECTION Thu, 21 May 2026 15:52:00 +0200 721830 1779374091 1779371520 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 ACSA announces eight new board appointments https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/acsa-announces-eight-new-board-appointments-2026-05-18 Lumkile Nkomfe AVIATION Mon, 18 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200 721524 1779171150 1779116400 99999999999 Chanel de Bruyn 0 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272561_resized_irvinphenyane1022.jpeg Irvin Phenyane 511 287 Banks, DFIs urged to back RBIDZ project development https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/banks-dfis-urged-to-back-rbidz-project-development-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Aviation Mon, 18 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200 721512 1779170552 1779112800 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 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Simthembile Mapu RBIDZ business development executive manager Simthembile Mapu SEZ support key to South Africa’s reindustrialisation drive https://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/sez-support-key-to-south-africas-reindustrialisation-drive-2026-05-18 Creamer Media Reporter Aviation Mon, 18 May 2026 15:54:00 +0200 721510 1779170227 1779112440 99999999999 Creamer Media Reporter 1 0 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/images/resized/0001272534_resized_mxolisi.jpg 511 287 https://cisp.cachefly.net/assets/articles/attachments/96616_2026-05-18_industrial_zones_programme_senior_technical_advisor_mxolisi_matshamba.mp4167333598Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba Industrial Zones Programme senior technical advisor Mxolisi Matshamba