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Embraer’s E-Jets E2 family has received Type Acceptance Certification from the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA); another significant milestone in the aircraft’s global success and reinforcing its suitability for the African market, according to the aircraft manufacturer. “This certification opens new opportunities for the aircraft, which has already attained significant success across the world,” said Stephan Hannemann, SVP for …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) board has reappointed Ms. Poppy Khoza as Director of Civil Aviation (DCA) to serve another five-year term with the Regulator, which will be her third term at the helm of the aviation regulator. The appointment according to SACAA “was approved by the South African Government Cabinet as it ensures government’s continued commitment towards …
Ms Poppy Khoza, Director General of South Africa Civil Aviation Authority has been named winner of the International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s 2023 edition of the IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards in the Inspirational Role Model category. This award recognized the remarkable and outstanding impact of Ms. Poppy Khoza, who was appointed as the first female president of the International …
Awareness The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) says it is partnering with Mthatha Airport, in the Eastern Cape, in rolling out the Security Culture Campaign in support of the 2021 “Year of Security Culture” initiative. According to SACAA, the aim of the campaign is to raise awareness and promote a security culture amongst the airport security community, passengers …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revealed that it was approached by the operator, South African Airways (SAA), with a request for an exemption relating to a flight to Brussels. SACAA said it thoroughly considered the operator’s request for the said exemption, and directed the operator to provide further details relating to some of the risk mitigating …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA has raised concerns over the recent spike in aircraft accidents. In just one month, i.e. January 2021, 14 accidents were reported, with 04 being fatal accidents that claimed the lives of 08 people. Poppy Khoza, CEO of SACAA, said: “While air transport still remains the safest among all modes of transport, to us …
Aviation industry veteran, Wrenelle Stander, has been appointed Executive in charge of Comair’s airlines division, the company’s CEO, Erik Venter has announced. From the beginning of November, Stander leads Comair’s two airline brands, kulula.com and British Airways, which Comair operates regionally as part of a license agreement. Venter says, “We’re delighted that Wrenelle has joined us in this evolution of …
