Aviation in Southern Africa

“Topic 5: The South African airline industry is highly competitive in nature. You are required to comment on this statement, by providing a detailed analysis of the various role players and their share of the market."

By:

Lizelle Henning - 201242140

MIGUEL RODRIGUES- 200970120

wesley FERREIRA- 200901547

This assignment is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the

Introduction to Aviation and Regulation

(VVR13X7)

In the

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT

At the

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG

Place: University of Johannesburg

Month/ Year:14thMay 2012

Current Contact Tel. No.(Cell No.) 082 294 2396

WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS ASSIGNMENT IS OUR OWN ORGINAL WORK.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction 4

2. Competitive Market 5

3. Airlines 6

3.1 International Airlines 6

3.1.1 Swiss 7

3.1.2 TAP Portugal 7

3.1.3 Air China 8

3.1.4 British airways 8

3.1.5 Emirates Airways 9

3.1.6 Qantas Airways 9

3.2 Domestic Airlines 10

3.2.1 Kulula.com 10

3.2.2 1Time Airlines 11

3.2.3 British Airways South Africa 11

3.2.4 Mango Airlines 12

3.2.5 Velvet sky 12

3.2.6 Santaco Airlines 13

3.3 Domestic Cargo 13

3.3.1 SAA Cargo 13

3.3.2 Imperial Air Cargo 13

4. Market share 14

5. Airports 16

5.1 International Airports 16

5.1.1 O.R. Tambo International 16

5.1.2 Cape Town International 16

5.1.3 King Shaka International 17

5.1.4 Bloemfontein International 17

5.1.5 Port Elizabeth International 17

5.1.6 East london Airport 17

5.1.7 George Airport 18

5.1.8 Lanseria airport 18

5.2 Domestic Airports 18

5.2.1 Kimberly Airport 18

5.2.2 Upington International 18

6. Market share 19

7. Airports Company South Africa 21

7.1 Finances 21

7.1.1 Revenue Structure 21

8. Commercial Aviation Association of Southern Africa 22

9. South African Civil Aviation Authority 23

10. Air Traffic and Navigation Services 24

11. Conclusion 25

12. Reference List 26

13. Annexures 30

Annexure 1 - Stakeholders 30...