DStv Channel 403 Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Aviation Authority threatens to ground FlySafair

JOHANNESBURG - One of the country's largest domestic airlines is experiencing turbulence.

FlySafair could see its aviation licence suspended or cancelled due to concerns over its foreign ownership structure.

The International Air Services Council has ruled its shareholding arrangement is in breach of the Air Services Licensing Act, which requires a minimum 75 percent local ownership.

READ: Flysafair accused of violating domestic ownership rules

FlySafair maintains its ownership complies with the law.

Aviation expert Phuthego Mojapele said the airline misrepresented the facts around their registration.

"They basically lied to the council," he said.

"Therefore that is in breach of the regulation."

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