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February 17, 2016 •
Air, News, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Cape Town Airport Aerotropolis to create thousands of jobs
In a presentation to the Standing Committee on Economic Opportunities, Tourism and Agriculture in the Western Cape Provincial Parliament, it was revealed that thousands of new jobs can be created in the development of an Aerotropolis surrounding Cape Town International Airport. 3 000 jobs stand to be created by just one regular scheduled long-haul service....
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February 3, 2016 •
Accidents, Air, News, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Three killed in plane crash on Rakale Street, in Wattville, Benoni
This afternoon EMER-G-MED paramedics responded to reports of an aeroplane crash on Rakale Street, in Wattville, Benoni. It is alleged that the plane took off from an airfield in Brakpan, when it experienced a mechanical failure and attempted to perform an...
February 1, 2016 •
Air, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on ATNS academy offers matriculates alternative carer path
Johannesburg, South Africa (February 1, 2016) – Thandeka Mxakaza (see attached image) always wanted a career in aviation—flying planes, preferably—but because she could not afford pilot’s training, enrolled for a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree...
January 25, 2016 •
Air, News, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on SAA resumes flights to the US after adverse weather in the east coast of the US
South African Airways (SAA) on Sunday resumed all flights from Johannesburg to Washington DC and New York City in the United States. SAA spokesperson Tlali Tlali said flights resumed on Sunday evening after the airline received updates that adverse weather in...
December 28, 2015 •
Air, Traffic •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Home Affairs reject claims of problems for UK visitors with visa regulations
The Department of Home Affairs has noted reports about UK-based travelers to South Africa experiencing serious problems as a result of our immigration regulations. We wish to categorically state that these reports are baseless and inaccurate, stemming largely...
December 22, 2015 •
Air, News, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Treasury says swap transaction with Airbus will improve financial position of SAA
The Minister of Finance, Mr Pravin Gordhan, directed the Board of South African Airways (SAA) to conclude the swap transaction with Airbus in line with approval granted in July 2015. SAA has informed the National Treasury that the Board has approved the...
December 10, 2015 •
Air, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on ATNS confirms claims by Skywise
Skywise Airlines issued a press statement on 2nd December 2015, stating therein that they were financially indebted to among others, Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd. ATNS hereby confirms Skywise Airlines’ afore-mentioned factual...
October 29, 2015 •
Air, Traffic, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on 2015 ATNS Avi Afrique Aviation Innovation Summit
WELCOME ADDRESS BY ATNS CEO MR THABANI MTHIYANE: 2015 ATNS AVI AFRIQUE AVIATION INNOVATION SUMMIT Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen I had the great pleasure of opening the Avi Afrique Expo yesterday, and today it is equally my great pleasure to...
October 25, 2015 •
Air, Transport •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on Seven innovative minds stand in line for top honours in the inaugural ATNS AVI Awards 2015
Submissions for the inaugural AVI Awards 2015 have been whittled down to seven, for consideration for top spot at the awards ceremony – scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 28 October 2015 at the CSIR ICC in Pretoria. This follows an intensive...
October 23, 2015 •
Air, Traffic •
Jonckie •
Comments Off on MEC Alan Winde on visa law changes
I welcome the news that the National Government has revised its onerous visa regulations. The regulations were promulgated last year, severely impacting jobs and growth in our tourism sector. We have not yet won the battle against these regulations but we...
