Aviation

FlySafair blazes trail with new aviation innovation

FlySafair blazes trail with new aviation innovation

Johannesburg, 1 April 2018. South African low-cost carrier, FlySafair, has today unveiled a new innovation that is sure to take global aviation by storm. FlySafair has been widely commended for having changed the South African domestic aviation industry for the better.

Since launching in October 2014, the airline has managed to reduce fares on some routes by as much as 32% and has been rated the most on-time airline in the world for two consecutive seasons by international aviation data company, OAG.

The airline has also been recognised as a true innovator, having been the first to launch a fully-responsive website to optimise the mobile sales experience, as well as the first in South Africa to accept credit card payments for catering purchases during flight. But FlySafair clearly isn’t done yet.

“This latest innovation is very exciting to us, because it not only helps us to provide better service for our customers, but it also puts a truly South African mark on the face of global aviation,” says Kirby Gordon, Head of Silliness and Distraction at FlySafair.

“Keeping our costs as low as possible has always been a key focus for us and this solution was right in front of us all along. Like literally right in front of us – attached to the Fortuner on the R24 heading to the airport,” says Gordon.

In a bid to reduce weight on board from luggage, the airline has partnered with aviation engineering company, VentertjieVlieg, to develop an aircraft trailer that can be hitched to Boeing 737 aircraft. Inspired by the iconic South African Venter Trailer and complete with wings and a vertical stabiliser, the trailer allows for luggage to be removed from the aircraft hold and placed in the trailer, effectively reducing the load on the aircraft.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”