South africa

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.

AMI moves to new Cape Town facility

Air Menzies International (AMI) has moved to a new facility in Cape Town close to the airport.

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.

Leopards fly to new life in South Africa

Alda and Ginny the leopards are enjoying their new lives at a big cat sanctuary in South Africa after an 8,000 mile flight from Europe.

AFKLMP Cargo flies lions to new home in South Africa

Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has flown two lions, who were rescued from difficult circumstances, to South Africa where they can start a new life in a specialised sanctuary.

Astral Aviation signs global sales partnership agreement

Astral Aviation has entered global sales partnership agreements with Euro Cargo Aviation and Take Off Aviation.

ACS helps reintroduce white rhinos to DRC

Air Charter Service (ACS) has flown 16 southern white rhinos to the Democratic Republic of Congo, assisting a project to reintroduce them in the country.

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.

CCA to draft best practices for handling perishables

The Cool Chain Association (CCA) plans to draft a best practice handling procedure for perishables based on trials tracking flowers from South Africa.

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.