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Embraer’s commercial jet business takes Covid strain
9th April 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Brazilian aerospace group Embraer, one of the world’s leading companies in the sector, has released its results for last year. (Embraer’s financial year is identical to the calendar year.) The... 


Enbridge’s green push could use Canadian tax credits, CEO says
6th April 2021 By: Bloomberg

Enbridge’s push into new frontiers of the energy transition such as carbon capture and clean hydrogen production could use Canadian tax credits similar to those in the US, the company’s CEO said.... 


Eramet board backs CEO for new term after shareholder tussle
31st March 2021 By: Reuters

Eramet's board on Tuesday backed a new term for CEO Christel Bories during which her combined CEO and chairwoman role would be split, the French mining group said, in a compromise after tensions... 


Drone merger expands group offering
19th March 2021

The merger between Israeli drone safety company ParaZero and international drone services provider Delta Drone South Africa has resulted in the relisting of drones-as-a-service company Delta Drone... 


Drones courses enrolments open
19th March 2021 By: Darren Parker

Training organisation Drone Safety Legal (DSL) – a subsidiary of drone services group Delta Drone International – has opened enrolments for its new South African Civil Aviation Authority- (SACAA-)... 


IEA says oil demand likely to rise until 2026
17th March 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Based on the current policy settings, global oil demand is set to rise every year to 2026, says the International Energy Agency (IEA). Although world oil markets have rebounded from the massive... 


Air Charter Service sees charter flight bookings soar for mining operations
15th March 2021

Leading aircraft charter specialist, Air Charter Service (ACS), has seen a significant increase in workforce logistics flight bookings and enquiries from energy, oil, gas and mining companies in... 


Air charter operator reports dramatic increase in interest from mining companies 
15th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based international aviation charter broker Air Charter Service (ACS) has reported that the past year has seen dramatic increases in workforce logistics charter flight bookings by energy,... 


Iata identifies key issues for airlines, governments for reopening air travel
12th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has appealed to the world’s governments to work with the global airline industry – for which Iata is the representative body – to prepare for the... 


Australia’s leading-edge UAV programme makes significant advances
12th March 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

The beginning of this month saw major developments in Boeing Australia and the Royal Australian Air Force’s (RAAF’s) advanced technology Loyal Wingman uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) programme. On... 


Eramet top shareholder backs strategy as CEO future debated
11th March 2021 By: Reuters

Eramet SA's top shareholder, the Duval family, supports management strategy, including the planned sale of aeronautics supplier Aubert & Duval, it said in a statement after recently suggesting a... 


World’s First Multiple Patient COVID-19 Intensive Care Evacuation
10th March 2021 By: Creamer Media Reporter

- 4 ICU patients - 20 medical staff onboard to take care of them 


Bill Gates
Gates-backed startup joins race to make green hydrogen cheaper
9th March 2021 By: Bloomberg

Israeli startup H2Pro joined the race to make cheap green hydrogen after securing investments from funds backed by Microsoft Corp founder Bill Gates and Hong Kong billionaire Li Ka-shing. As... 


The Secunda complex, in Mpumalanga
Sasol upscales renewables roll-out ambition to 900 MW, starts plotting big green-hydrogen role
5th March 2021 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol announced on Monday that it would pursue a 900 MW renewable-energy roll-out at its Secunda and Sasolburg complexes by 2030, raising its initial deployment target of 600 MW by 50%.... 


PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay
Green hydrogen and powerfuels could create €160bn export platform for South Africa
26th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The combination of South Africa’s world-class wind, solar and land resources, its platinum group metals reserves, as well as its historical experience in industrial-scale synthetic-fuel... 


Bombardier to make more savings, end production of the Learjet
26th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

Canadian aerospace company Bombardier announced, during the release of its annual results for 2020 earlier this month, its latest steps to return to profitability. The company is now focused... 


TIPS research confirms business case for developing hydrogen economy
23rd February 2021 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies says South Africa is well placed to build a new and sustainable export commodity – green hydrogen. TIPS believes the country can become a key supplier into... 


The Secunda complex, in Mpumalanga
Sasol upscales renewables roll-out ambition to 900 MW, starts plotting big green-hydrogen role
22nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

JSE-listed Sasol announced on Monday that it would pursue a 900 MW renewable-energy roll-out at its Secunda and Sasolburg complexes by 2030, raising its initial deployment target of 600 MW by 50%.... 


Boeing 737 MAX cleared to return to service by European aviation regulators
19th February 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

On the same day late last month the European Union (EU) Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) both authorised the return to service of the Boeing 737 MAX... 


South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen  export opportunity explored
South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen export opportunity explored
19th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

French energy multinational Engie says that South Africa is ideally positioned, by virtue of its solar and wind endowments, to emerge as a global leader in the production of green hydrogen and... 


Wake-up call
Wake-up call
19th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

It is positive that South Africa has been working on a hydrogen strategy since 2007. It is equally positive that this work has started to deliver solid thought leadership regarding the production... 


Multitrillion-rand opportunity staring South Africans in the face. What are we waiting for?
Multitrillion-rand opportunity staring South Africans in the face. What are we waiting for?
19th February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

South Africa is in an amazingly good position to create huge wealth and generate hundreds of thousands of near-term jobs by producing carbon-neutral powerfuels for aviation, and green hydrogen for... 


Eramet sees higher core earnings this year after pandemic hit
17th February 2021 By: Reuters

French mining group Eramet said on Tuesday it expected a rebound in core earnings this year after starting to recover in recent months from severe disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The... 


On-The-Air (12/02/2021)
On-The-Air (12/02/2021)
12th February 2021 By: Martin Creamer

Opportunities to boost our exports were outlined by a Europe-South Africa partnership this week; Alluvial diamond miners this week came up with a far-reaching plan to revive their shrinking... 


Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in  hard-to-decarbonise sectors
Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in hard-to-decarbonise sectors
12th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new global partnership has been formally launched in an effort to accelerate the decarbonisation of seven heavy industrial and transport sectors that together represent 30% of global... 


PetroSA refinery in Mossel Bay
Green hydrogen and powerfuels could revive ailing PetroSA, unlock green steel and create €160bn export platform
9th February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

The combination of South Africa’s world-class wind, solar and land resources, its platinum group metals reserves, as well as its historical experience in industrial-scale synthetic-fuel... 


Energy multinational outlines South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen export opportunity
Energy multinational outlines South Africa’s $100bn green hydrogen export opportunity
2nd February 2021 By: Terence Creamer

French energy multinational Engie says that South Africa is ideally positioned, by virtue of its solar and wind endowments, to emerge as a global leader in the production of green hydrogen and... 


Kenya earmarks $8.7m for Jomo Kenyatta Airport refurbishment
29th January 2021 By: John Muchira

Kenya intends to invest $8.7-million to refurbish Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in an effort to position the facility as a regional aviation hub. After abandoning plans to build an... 


Rolls-Royce inaugurates major new engine facility
29th January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

UK-based global major industrial technology group Rolls-Royce has functionally inaugurated its new leading-edge engine testbed by successfully completing the first engine run in it. (The official... 


Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in hard-to-decarbonise transport and industrial sectors
Global coalition formed to drive net-zero shift in hard-to-decarbonise transport and industrial sectors
27th January 2021 By: Terence Creamer

A new global partnership has been formally launched in an effort to accelerate the decarbonisation of seven heavy industrial and transport sectors that together represent 30% of global... 


HIGH TECH
Solar MD’s research and development teams are working constantly to improve the performance of the company’s products
Backlog indicates high demand for solar
15th January 2021 By: Darren Parker

Energy storage manufacturer Solar MD has a backlog of 14 MWh in terms of battery orders, and a backlog of 1 200 orders for the Logger V2, the company’s monitoring and control system. “This demand... 


Commercial business delivers 777 freighters after securing separate order for 737 MAXs
15th January 2021 By: Rebecca Campbell

US-based global major aerospace group Boeing marked the advent of the new year with the delivery of three 777 Freighter (777F) aircraft to Qatar Airways Cargo. One of the aircraft concerned was the... 


Drone Council seeks to help the industry by influencing govt
4th December 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Although South Africa was, only a few years ago, the leader in Africa in the development, deployment and operation of uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs, also known as remotely piloted aircraft systems... 


Iata issues guidance for Covid-19 vaccine transport
27th November 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Against a background of pharmaceuticals companies announcing breakthroughs in the development of vaccines against the Covid-19 disease, the International Air Transport Association (Iata) has issued... 


New investment pledges of R109.6bn  unveiled at hybrid investment conference
New investment pledges of R109.6bn unveiled at hybrid investment conference
27th November 2020 By: Terence Creamer

President Cyril Ramaphosa used the platform of the third South Africa Investment Conference to underline the country’s potential to act a gateway to the African market, as he sought to reignite... 


New markets expected to drive cobalt demand
26th November 2020 By: Donna Slater

Although faced with many challenges, UK-based research group Benchmark Minerals forecasts that growth in the battery sector will drive cobalt demand, outweighing falling cobalt intensities in... 


TRAVEL DISRUPTED
TRAVEL DISRUPTED
20th November 2020

A recent global survey commissioned by Inmarsat Aviation found that eight in ten airline passengers don’t plan to resume their regular travel routines even once the coronavirus pandemic has... 


Iata head calls on African governments to save their airlines as crisis stays deep
20th November 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

Remotely addressing the recent fifty-second annual general meeting of the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), International Air Transport Association (Iata) director-general and CEO Alexandre de... 


EXTENDED RANGE
BMG’s range of Jasic welding equipment comprises arc inverter welders, tungsten inert gas, metal inert gas metal active gas welders and plasma cutters
Latest equipment supplied to industry
6th November 2020

Engineering components provider BMG is committed to assisting industry create a healthy, clean and safe environment for welding procedures. This is achieved through the supply of the latest... 


BP to close Kwinana refinery
2nd November 2020 By: Esmarie Iannucci

Global major British Petroleum (BP) has announced plans to cease fuel production at its Kwinana refinery, in Western Australia, and ‎convert the refinery to an import terminal, helping to ensure... 


HOLD IT TOGETHER 
One of the benefits of BAND-IT fastening solutions is that it caters for harsh applications and allows for a long life span owing to the highly durable material
Flagship brand well known in Africa
23rd October 2020

Industrial and electronics distributor Actum Group represents its flagship brand, BAND-IT, throughout Africa. With the engineered stainless steel band clamping of BAND-IT and fastening products... 


Regional airline body calls for travel restrictions to be clear and consistent
23rd October 2020 By: Rebecca Campbell

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned the governments of the region that the continuation of “inconsistent and arbitrary” air travel restrictions (to counter the Covid-19... 


CRITICAL COLLABORATION
AECI Mining Explosives’ Michelle Le Roux and Christo Peltz with South African Civil Aviation Authority-certified dogs and handlers from Vapor Wake K9 South Africa
Explosives manufacturer helps fight illicit explosives
16th October 2020

To promote the fight against the illegal use of explosives, commercial explosives supplier AECI Mining Explosives has partnered with private-sector canine programme Vapor Wake K9 South Africa... 


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