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Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.

Transportation company Jacobs Transport has actually outgrown its existing lawn area and will be redesigning the company’s modus operandi to conform with business requirement flow. The business talks with Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibit.

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Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.

Transportation provider Jacobs Transport has outgrown its present backyard space and will be redesigning the company’s method operandi to adhere with service requirement flow. The company speaks with Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition.

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Boeing predicts African airlines will acquire aircraft worth $176bn by 2041

US aerospace giant Boeing has highlighted its forecast that African airlines will need 1 010 new aircraft, with a total value of $176-billion, by 2041. This demand will be driven by robust increases in African domestic, intra-regional and inter-regional air passenger traffic, predicted by Boeing to grow at a compound annual rate of 6.1%. “African carriers are well-positioned to support inter-regional traffic growth and capture market share by offering services that efficiently connect passengers and enable commerce within the continent,” affirmed Boeing Commercial Marketing: Middle East and Africa MD Randy Heisey. “We forecast an increase in the average aircraft size and seats per aircraft for the African fleet, as mid-size, single-aisles, like the Boeing 737 MAX, will be the most in demand for the continent.”

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Major US group partners with non-profit organisation to promote aviation safety in Africa

United States aerospace group Boeing is partnering with non-governmental organisation (NGO) AviAssist to promote aviation security in Africa. AviAssist is a non-profit organisation established in 1995 to provide aviation safety resources and guidance for the African air travel sector, and the huge US business is its newest partner. “Safety is fundamental to the success of our industry, and is a core value for the Boeing group," " verified Boeing Global Safety and Regulatory Affairs director Akachi Iroezi. “Growth of the aviation industry in Africa depends on the safety of the aviation environment and we are collaborating with consumers, regulators and other stakeholders to assist enhance the security of that community. Working with AviAssist provides us access to a world-class and reliable method of promoting safety in the area.”

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Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.

Transportation provider Jacobs Transport has outgrown its current lawn space and will be upgrading the company’s modus operandi to adhere with service requirement flow. The company speaks to Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibit.

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Shoprite to acquire 240 Scania Euro V trucks in next 18 months 

Retail huge Shoprite has actually gotten 100 Euro V trucks from Scania Southern Africa, with another 140 units be provided by the end of next year. The Euro-scale refers to the level of tailpipe emissions from an automobile, with Euro V much cleaner than Euro II, which is the present South African truck-emission standard set by government.

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Project increases company competitiveness

A supplier development project conducted by local body the Aerospace Industry Support Initiative (AISI) has increased the global competitiveness of advanced radio- frequency and microwave components manufacturer LambdaG, placing the company on a path to compete with “European manufacturers”. “Although the technology can be used for South African or African space missions, the product is envisaged to primarily be an exported product for the global space market, available through our industry partner, NewSpace Systems (NSS), a manufacturer of  guidance, navigation and control products for spacecraft,” adds LambdaG CEO Dr Vernon Davids. 

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Drones to debut as Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo makes post-Covid return

Unmanned aerial automobiles (UAVs) and drones will, for the first time, be flown at the upcoming 2022 biennial Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) Expo, while the presence of private-sector oil and energy, gas and mining business will represent a “considerable presence”. In addition to the logistical and economic effect that Covid-19 had on the international aerospace and defence markets, the pandemic likewise forced the exposition to be deferred from 2020 till this year.

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Jacobs Transport’s young, compliant fleet shifts to bigger business premises Jacobs Transport’s Lee-Ann Courvoisier and Billy Meysel talk to Creamer Media at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition. Video & Editing: Creamer Media’s Nicholas Boyd.

Transportation service provider Jacobs Transport has actually outgrown its present lawn area and will be revamping the company’s modus operandi to conform with organization requirement circulation. The company talks to Creamer Media about this, and more, at this year’s Electra Mining Africa exhibition.

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TNPA launches tender process for Richards Bay terminal operator

Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has actually released an ask for proposals (RFP) for an appropriate terminal operator at the Port of Richards Bay. The operator will be responsible for financing, refurbishing, operating, preserving and moving a liquid bulk terminal specialising in bunker and involved fuels.

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ACSA narrows its losses, but traffic volumes still below prepandemic levels

State-owned Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) reported a loss of R1-billion for the 2021/22 financial year, which is an improvement on the R2.6-billion loss reported in the previous financial year. Speaking during ACSA’s year-end financial results presentation on September 15, ACSA CEO Mpumi Mpofu said the year’s performance was, overall, much better than the previous two years, even though a persistently tough operating environment has somewhat slowed down recovery.

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