Strong brand will turn around SAA Cargo’s position

With a strong and recognisable brand, South African Airways will use this to its advantage to turn around its financial position. Justice Luthuli, acting general manager of South African Airways Cargo tells Air Cargo Week that the flag carrier of South Africa is a well-known brand, and also benefits from its track records in service, […]

South African Airways to fly to Guangzhou

South African Airways (SAA) will open its first new route since implementing its turnaround strategy, by providing a link between Johannesburg and Guangzhou, China. The flights to the heart of China’s export led manufacturing industries will start on 18 September, operating three times a week using an Airbus A340-300 and taking around 13 hours 40 […]

South African Airways will not be shut down or sold

South African Airways (SAA) says business will continue as normal after the government clarified that the airline will not be shut down or sold. The country’s government was forced to clarify its position after finance minister Tito Mboweni told an investor conference that, in his opinion, the loss-making state-owned airline should be shut down. On […]

Many issues to discuss as Air Cargo Africa returns for another year

There will be much to talk about at Air Cargo Africa in Johannesburg, with five panels discussing issues including Africa’s potential and overcapacity, and forum sessions including pharmaceuticals and perishables. The action will kick off with a welcome address by STAT Media Group editor-in-chief, R K Patra at 11.00h on Tuesday 21 February, followed by […]

Competition high but Hermes still adds an office

Declining yields have put pressure on general sales and service agents (GSSAs) across the US and indeed much of the globe. Hermes Aviation, whose clients include the likes of South African Airways, Icelandair Cargo, Brussels Airlines Cargo and ANA – is no exception. The GSSA works in partnership with Air Logsitics and its president, Clive […]