South African Airways

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South African Airways CEO reveals his plan to rebuild the airline

Despite being a shadow of its former self, South African Airways has ambitions to rebuild its operation. Andreas Spaeth chats to CEO John Lamola about his plans for the future

Ultimate South African Airways Quiz

Welcome to this week’s quiz honouring this month’s Airliner World cover star, South African Airways. After a turbulent few years, the airline is now looking to rebuild its operations and has bold ambitions for the future!

Some of the most stunning special liveries to grace the jumbo

Although the Boeing 747 is best remembered in the iconic, but largely corporate liveries of Lufthansa, Pan Am, or British Airways, the Queen of the Skies has also enjoyed some quirkier paint schemes. Here we highlight some of our favourites from around the world...

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How Airlink went from regional franchisee to major African airline

After spending three decades in South African Airways’ shadow, Airlink has emerged to become the nation’s biggest carrier and the continent’s second largest airline, as Andreas Spaeth discovers

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A look at Africa's aviation industry

Tom Batchelor examines the challenges and opportunities posed as the continent seeks to strengthen its routes

South African Airways announces its return to the skies

It will be the first time the carrier has flown regular passenger services since September 2020

SOUTHERN TERMINUS. – S.A.A.’s DC-7B “Dromedaris” at Jan Smuts Airport after a 21-hr. run from London. Feature Premium

1957 in-flight review – South African Airways DC-7 service

A first-hand account of a then new SAA DC-7 route from the May 10, 1957 issue of The Aeroplane