The South African Department of Transport (DOT) has issued a regulatory change concerning non-scheduled international operations transporting passengers to South Africa. The DOT has introduced enhanced advance passenger information and vetting requirements following a national security assessment that identified elevated risks tied to charter operations and gaps in the application of advanced passenger processing to
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All aircraft operating commercially regardless of weight must fly into licenced aerodromes
By Paul Cartwright & Michael Homveld on
Part139.01.1(2) of the South African Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs) has been amended and spells a major shift for commercial aviation in South Africa. This amendment could have significant ramifications for light aircraft operators, specifically those engaged in game and bush lodge transfers.
The amended regulation stipulates that no aircraft (fixed or rotor wing) engaged in…
The challenges of air travel for disabled passengers
By Peter Rogers & Michael Homveld on
The recent disruptions in air travel across Europe resulted in widely-published scenes of mass chaos at airports that, for many people, evoke the worst features of air travel. Even when done well, the nature of modern air travel often does subject passengers to long queues, delays, invasive security screenings, and difficulties embarking and disembarking. One…