Comair South Africa grounded

South African airline Comair, a partner of British Airways, has had its AOC (Air Operator Certificate) suspended by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) as a precautionary measure due to the airline consortium's recent in-flight emergencies with engine problems and landing gear issues. Comair also operates the low-cost Kulula airline.

The SACAA investigation comes after in-flight emergencies found the airline’s conduct posed an immediate risk to safety of flight. At the present time the suspension is indefinite until the issues are resolved.

South African Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula said: “The regulator took this decision independently, in line with its mandate to oversee aviation safety”.

Comair responded: “We are doing everything possible to get the suspension lifted. We continue to engage constructively with the CAA and are working hard to provide the CAA with the additional information it requires,” says Comair CEO Glenn Orsmond.

BTN plans to update on its TWITTER feed over the next week and will add to the news item if the airline starts flying again.

www.comair.co.za

www.caa.co.za

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