Breakthrough Group

https://www.msn.com/en-za/travel/news/flight-suspensions-loom-as-cape-town-airport-faces-jet-fuel-shortage/ar-AA12vTa7?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=0d12967f9d4d43f8897108c167fc5743

Flight suspensions loom as Cape Town Airport faces jet fuel shortage The arrival of jet fuel supply has been delayed, resulting in Cape Town International Airport having to ration fuel supply to airlines; this having a possible impact on flight schedules should emergency reserves run out before the fuel arrives.

https://www.aircargoweek.com/virgin-atlantic-saves-1000-tonnes-of-fuel-in-industry-leading-pilot-led-programme/?mc_cid=6481e2834d&mc_eid=a51136a059

Virgin Atlantic saves 1,000 tonnes of fuel in industry leading pilot led programme - AIR CARGO WEEK Virgin Atlantic has saved 1,000 tonnes of fuel in under six months using Signol, a behavioural economics and data science app

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/russia-ukraine-updates-10-russian-planes-stuck-in-germany-reports/ar-AA10DBYj?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=7359e48bba314136bf309a25634faf35

Russia-Ukraine updates: 10 Russian planes stuck in Germany — reports Ten airplanes owned or controlled by Russia are reportedly stuck in Germany because of sanctions. President Zelenskyy issued a warning to Russian soldiers shooting at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Follow DW for more.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/saa-given-90-day-deadline-or-face-licenses-being-cancelled/ar-AA10z31d?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=0755e275528d4a4396a09d4febe62b00

SAA given 90-day deadline or face licenses being cancelled The Air Services Licensing Council, has given the airline a 90-day deadline to provide them with the necessary documentation required to avoid existing licenses being suspended or cancelled.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/sa-cabin-crew-association-shocked-by-move-to-suspend-mango-s-licence/ar-AA10qkWe?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=9ef3ce241b1747e2bd7e6a1aa502b2ac

SA Cabin Crew Association shocked by move to suspend Mango's licence The low-cost carrier's licences have been suspended for two years as it's been in business rescue for the past year.

https://www.aircargoweek.com/farnborough-2022-cargolux-selectsboeing-nyse-ba-and-cargolux-today-announced-that-europes-largest-all-cargo-airline-has-selected-the-777-8-freighter-as-the-preferred-solution-to-replace-its-747/?mc_cid=bd028cedf5&mc_eid=a51136a059

So, it looks like Nose Loading capability is slowing dying off, no more grinning aircraft

FARNBOROUGH 2022: Cargolux selects 777-8 Freighter to replace 747-400 fleet - AIR CARGO WEEK Boeing and Cargolux have announced that Europe’s largest all-cargo airline has selected the 777-8 Freighter as the preferred solution to replace its 747-400 fleet. The selection was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow. “With the 777-8 Freighter being the preferred solution to repl...

Successful delivery of a Trepel 140 Main Deck loader to SHO/FDSK Eswatini King Mswati III International Airport. Breakthrough were tasked with the full logistics handling including assisting with the commissioning of the unit while all the technical equipment was still on hand.

Unit was offloaded decorated and assembled within 8-hours and fully functional within 12.

Do not hesitate to contact the team fort assistance in planning and executing those intricate loads.

For the History Buffs

https://simpleflying.com/pan-am-707-raf-northolt/

Not Heathrow: The Pan Am 707 That Mistakenly Landed At RAF Northolt The crew only realized their mistake after landing at the wrong airport.

https://simpleflying.com/russia-an-124-successor/

Russia Is Working On An An-124 Successor Wind tunnel testing of the aircraft design could be completed by the end of the year

https://simpleflying.com/sas-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection/

Sad to see big names not surviving.

SAS Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection In The US The news has arisen just after the airline's pilots voted in favor of strike action.

https://simpleflying.com/super-fast-p2f-conversions-extend-life-a330s/

Super Fast Reversible P2F Conversions Will Extend A330 Service Life Two France-based companies have produced a novel and reversible P2F solution using the upper deck of the Airbus A330-300 aircraft.

With the average standing time of Airport Handling Equipment between aircraft movements, the battery life expectancy of some of the equipment is months, not years which adds to a very touchy issue of disposal. Some of the Ground Handlers have therefore requested solutions to lengthen equipment life span.

We are proud to say that with a solar panel program we are assisting with the conversion of equipment and new equipment design that will work on solar only, no batteries any more,

Another successful cross border delivery with a twist. Part of the movement included the requirement to assist with the placement of the modules onto specialized vehicles and assist with the commissioning, just another way that the teams assist clients with more than just a transport solution.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10977117/Emirates-passengers-hear-loud-bang-discovering-hole-plane.html

I do not want to appear as an "arm chair specialist", usually bangs and aircraft do not go hand-in-hand. Wasn't there, don't the full story, still scary for the passengers.

Emirates passengers discover hole in side of plane after landing The A380 took off from Dubai and landed at Brisbane International Airport at 10.45pm on Saturday.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/lifestyle/travel/madagascar-delegation-to-meet-ramaphosa-over-confiscated-gold-bars-and-airlink-ban/ar-AAZ3e7s?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=39a023f1ca6c41bf9d485fe2b49a356c

We don't know the full story, rule of thumb is obey the law, declare and adhere.

Madagascar delegation to meet Ramaphosa over confiscated gold bars and Airlink ban The South African airline has been barred from flying to Madagascar for three months, apparently because Madagascar wants 73.5kg of confiscated gold and three jailed citizens back.

https://zambia24.com/sadc-truck-drivers-threaten-to-suspend-movements-within-the-region-until-congestion-at-kasumbalesa-border-is-cleared/?amp

SADC TRUCK DRIVERS THREATEN TO SUSPEND MOVEMENTS WITHIN THE REGION UNTIL CONGESTION AT KASUMBALESA BORDER IS CLEARE

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https://www.aircargoweek.com/silk-way-west-airlines-confirms-order-for-two-new-generation-airbus-a350fs/?mc_cid=eff2327d96&mc_eid=a51136a059

Silk Way West Airlines confirms order for two new generation Airbus A350Fs - AIR CARGO WEEK Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of two A350 Freighters, with delivery planned over 2027-2028. An option for two further aircraft of the same model was included. The agreement, the first between the two companies, was signed at a ceremony i...

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/sa-airlink-qatar-airways-sign-deal-to-expand-operations-in-sa/ar-AAYWBSo?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=8a97c31e500242a3b38a915f80d02d0c

And life goes on

SA Airlink, Qatar Airways sign deal to expand operations in SA Airlink CEO and managing director, Rodger Foster, said that the deal was a significant development for South African travellers.

https://simpleflying.com/when-are-europes-major-airline-summer-strikes-happening/

Continental Crisis: When Are Europe's Airline Summer Strikes Happening? The latest news for European airport strikes.

https://dohanews.co/qatar-airways-to-temporarily-hit-the-brakes-on-some-routes-during-world-cup-2022/

Qatar Airways to temporarily hit the brakes on some routes during World Cup 2022 The airline has asked several of the other airlines it has invested in to fly on its behalf during the major sporting event.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/lifestyle/travel/flysafair-adds-10-new-sub-saharan-routes/ar-AAYHzTc?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=7480b7d4426a4b27844f75b9fafe268f

FlySafair adds 10 new Sub-Saharan routes FlySafair is taking advantage of the gap in the market left by the collapse of rival Comair.

https://messe-muenchen.de/en/technical/events/air-cargo-africa-2023.php?mc_cid=e6a34670a3&mc_eid=a51136a059&mc_cid=6a29e2a1b5&mc_eid=a51136a059

Save the date, to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa

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https://www.aircargoweek.com/just-in-time-supply-chain-now-a-thing-of-the-past/?mc_cid=6a29e2a1b5&mc_eid=a51136a059

Just-in-time supply chain now a thing of the past - AIR CARGO WEEK The switch away from the just-in-time (JIT) supply chain model toward a more cautious local warehousing approach by shippers and end users is set to stay until confidence in the resilience of global ocean freight transport systems is restored, according to senior freight and shipping executives at M...

https://www.msn.com/en-za/travel/news/global-airlines-in-rapid-recovery-mode-after-covid-caused-the-greatest-shock-in-aviation-history/ar-AAYG8Ln?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=f885af124e72466b8fc641b5fe59e98b

Global airlines in rapid recovery mode after Covid caused the ‘greatest shock in aviation history’ World airlines are recovering rapidly from the ‘greatest shock in aviation history’ and expect to return to profitability next year after losing billions of dollars and shedding numerous jobs worldwide following aviation travel bans and restrictions.

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/european-airports-are-cutting-flights-to-cope-with-labor-shortages-2022-6

Two of Europe's biggest airports cutting back on flights to stop labour shortages causing travel chaos | Businessinsider Gatwick in London will limit flights to 825 a day next month, 75 fewer than capacity, while Amsterdam will cap the number of passengers it can handle.

https://www.businessinsider.co.za/flysafair-adding-new-flights-to-the-rest-of-africa-kenya-zambia-2022-6

FlySafair is spreading its wings to the rest of Africa – with flights for Kenya, Zambia and more | Businessinsider FlySafair is eyeing routes into the rest of Africa, hoping to capitalise on a volatile aviation market and potential boom in post-pandemic travel.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/national/interministerial-committee-releases-action-plan-to-eradicate-sa-truck-blockades/ar-AAYG6yN?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=80f5157a77ad4664a30b5f467401d542

Interministerial committee releases ‘action plan’ to eradicate SA truck blockades The interministerial committee on the trucking and logistics industry on Monday released an 11-point ‘action plan’ in the hopes of eradicating truck blockades on SA’s roads.

Specialized delivery this morning, Schopf F110 Aircraft tug delivered safely to Super South Gate, OR Tambo Airport.

https://simpleflying.com/singapore-airlines-hijack-alert-error/

False Alarm: Hijacking Alert From Singapore Airlines Sparks Scare The plane Squawked 7500 for a short while, alerting authorities about a potential hijacking.

https://www.msn.com/en-za/news/other/comair-down-saa-to-ramp-up-operations-mango-could-be-back-on-runway/ar-AAYp6fF?ocid=msedgntp&cvid=bcec194dc2af4b09a409d9a835276fd3

Comair down: 'SAA to ramp up operations. Mango could be back on runway' The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield interviews Linden Birns, Managing Director at Plane Talking.