CAA hands Comair indefinite suspension amid safety concerns
The South African Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed the indefinite suspension of flights by Comair.
The decision has grounded flights by Kulula and British Airways.
On Saturday, the South African Civil Aviation Authority initially grounded Kulula and British Airways flights across the country after a series of midair emergencies.
The CAA suspended Comair flights on a precautionary basis for 24 hours after a review of certain policies, systems and procedures.
But on Sunday the CAA said after reviewing evidence from Comair, it found immediate risks to safety and security.
“The inspectorate team worked through the night to review the evidence received and as at 06:30am on the morning of 13 March 2022 the Regulator accepted the corrective action and evidence submitted in respect of one Level 1 finding,” it said in a statement.
“The review of the rest of the evidence, of which the latest was received around 07:30 this morning, will continue to be assessed and reviewed by the inspectorate this morning.
“According to the Civil Aviation Regulations, the operator can appeal the decision of the
suspension.”
