Johannesburg

Africa proves to be resilient

Africa only represents 2% of global air cargo demand, a percentage it would like to increase. We spoke to some leading figures in African aviation to find out how the market is developing.

Swissport opens pet lounge at OR Tambo airport

Swissport has opened a pet lounge at OR Tambo International Airport to look after unaccompanied pets.

Qatar Airways flies lions to South Africa

Qatar Airways Cargo has transported six lions to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in Johannesburg, in partnership with Animal Defenders International.

AMI invests in new Johannesburg facility

Air Menzies International is investing in a new Johannesburg facility, which is scheduled to open in September this year.

Suid Cargo Airlines prepares for take-off

New South African cargo airline Suid Cargo Airlines will start operations in the second quarter of 2023 with aircraft leased from Astral Aviation.

WFS handles cargo for Air Belgium in South Africa

Air Belgium has selected Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) to provide handling services for its newly launched services to South Africa.

DSV inaugurates Gauteng HQ

DSV has inaugurated its Gauteng HQ, centralising services at the largest integrated logistics centre in Africa.

Astral Aviation signs interline agreement with Airlink Cargo

Astral Aviation and Airlink Cargo South Africa have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity in Africa.