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Sun, Sep 20, 2009
British and South African authorities have made a record heroin bust after an operation at London's Heathrow Airport and raids in both countries, officials said yesterday.
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SA border controls not lax – UN office
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime maintains that South Africa’s border controls are not lax despite the country’s apparent links to an international drug syndicate.
Qantas Announces Profit Result
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Qantas on August 19 announced a profit before tax of $181 million for the full-year ended 30 June 2009, down 87 per cent on the prior year.
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'Green shoots' evident in SA hospitality industry
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
The outlook for the South African hospitality industry remains positive and considerably brighter when viewed against the backdrop of somewhat sobering global trends, says Joop Demes, CEO of Pam Golding Hospitality, a specialised hospitality division within the Pam Golding Property group.
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South Africa improves check-in for 2010
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
South Africa is improving check-in and self service facilities at selected airports in preparation for next year’s FIFA 2010 World Cup.
SA Govt to intensify 2010 communications
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
JOHANNESBURG: The SA Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) is to play a pivotal role in intensifying the government's communication strategy for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, says the department's chief executive officer, Themba Maseko
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VIDEO: SAA Air Crash
Sun, Apr 12, 2009
South African Airways Flight 295 was a Boeing 747-244B Combi called "The Helderberg" that crashed on November 28, 1987 killing all 159 passengers aboard. What really brought The Helderberg down?
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Virgin Nigeria becomes Nigerian Eagle Airlines
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
A new era in the life of Nigeria’s flag carrier which fully rebranded emerged with a completely new identity – Nigerian Eagle Airlines.
NATCA STRONGLY DISPUTES NTSB INFERENCE OF CONTROLLER RESPONSIBILITY IN HUDSON RIVER CRASH SEQUENCE
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION (NATCA) have issued a press release disputing what they termed misleading and – in one passage – outright false parts of Friday’s NTSB Hudson River mid-air crash.
Afriqiyah Airways takes delivery of first Airbus A330
Wed, Aug 19, 2009
Afriqiyah Airways has taken delivery of their first Airbus A330-200 aircraft, becoming a new operator of this aircraft type. The new A330 will seat 230 passengers in a two-class cabin and will serve long-haul operations on routes from Tripoli to Africa and Europe.
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Ethiopian Airlines to launch flights to three African destinations
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
Addis Ababa, - Ethiopian Airlines set to launch services to three African destinations namely Mombassa, Conakry and Monrovia effective October, 25 2009.
Air Zimbabwe to slash workforce
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Zimbabwe’s flag carrier will cut 500 jobs, representing one-third of its workforce, to mitigate financial losses incurred over the past years, the airline’s boss said on Tuesday
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Star Alliance Tests RFID Bag Tag
Fri, Apr 03, 2009
The FINANCIAL -- Star Alliance has just completed testing the feasibility of using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology for enhancing the baggage check-in process.
Aeroflot to cut 2,000 jobs in six months
Sun, Sep 20, 2009
Russian airline Aeroflot, which is 51% government owned, has said it plans to cut 2,000 jobs in the next six months, after its profits dropped amid higher fuel prices.
flydubai strengthens presence in Africa
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, is set to expand its network in Africa with the announcement of flights to Djibouti from 01 September 2009.
