FedAir Resumes Safari Lodge Flights Across Most Network
Federal Airlines, commonly known as FedAir, has resumed flights on 71% of its Safari Shuttle network in South Africa after temporarily suspending operations earlier this month. The airline had halted services to all unlicensed game lodge airstrips pending their compliance with new regulatory requirements issued by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA).
A spokesperson for FedAir confirmed that seven airfields are still awaiting SACAA certification before flights can resume. The updated regulations mandate that all aerodromes and heliports involved in commercial air transport must be licensed or certified to operate legally.
FedAir’s Safari Shuttle service plays a key role in connecting tourists from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Mbombela airports to key safari destinations. These include Skukuza Airport in Kruger National Park, several private game reserves in the Greater Kruger area, Madikwe Game Reserve on the Botswana border, and Marakele National Park in Limpopo Province.
The airline’s current fleet includes ten Cessna C208 Caravans, with seven being C208B EX Grand Caravan variants, four Pilatus PC-12s including two PC-12NGs, one Beechcraft 1900D, and two Embraer ERJ 145 regional jets. These aircraft are optimized for short-haul routes and remote airstrip operations, supporting South Africa’s safari tourism sector.
FedAir continues to work closely with airfield operators and the SACAA to bring the remaining seven destinations into compliance and fully restore its lodge network. The airline remains committed to providing safe, reliable air access to South Africa’s premier game reserves and national parks.
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Sources: AirGuide Business airguide.info, bing.com, ch-aviation.com