South African Airways
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...
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
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
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