ARTICLES RELATING TO OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

Gupta plane affected OR Tambo flights

2013-05-08 07:43
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New information has revealed that the Gupta aircraft seemed to perform a sightseeing flight over Pretoria before its controversial landing at Waterkloof, affecting OR Tambo flights in the process.

Water leak disrupts OR Tambo check ins

2011-12-15 13:40

The Airports Company SA says a major leak has caused delays in check ins and baggage services at OR Tambo airport.

Defeated Proteas head home

2011-03-26 14:10

The Proteas’ ODI squad will arrive home from their Cricket World Cup campaign empty-handed on Saturday evening.

Big plans to cut baggage theft

2009-12-10 21:12

Airports Company SA has "ambitious" plans to reduce luggage-pilfering at OR Tambo International Airport in the coming year, Transport Minister Sbu Ndebele says.

Crocs, spiders in suitcase

2009-09-16 21:17

The Green Scorpions have arrested a man at OR Tambo International Airport for trying to sneak reptiles and insects into the country.

Acsa: Enough jet fuel for 2010

2009-09-01 16:01

The Airports Company of SA has assured MPs that there will be sufficient jet fuel stocks for next year's Soccer World Cup.

R12m heroin bust at OR Tambo

2009-08-27 22:04

Heroin with a street value of R12m has been confiscated at OR Tambo Airport. The consignment was destined for a pharmaceutical company.

Flight delays as ORT radar fails

2009-08-27 09:27

Domestic flights at OR Tambo International Airport are set to experience delays throughout the day, after the airport's radar system failed for an hour.

Transnet denies fuel blame

2009-08-05 10:24

Transnet has denied it was responsible for a fuel shortage at OR Tambo International Airport, saying it was an issue between the airport and an inland oil refinery.

R57m drug bust at OR Tambo

2009-07-17 17:17

At least R57m worth of chemicals used in the manufacturing of drugs such as ecstasy and tik has been seized at OR Tambo International Airport.

'I saw Dirk Prinsloo in SA'

2009-06-24 09:36

A close friend of Dirk Prinsloo says she is "more certain than ever" that she spotted him at OR Tambo International Airport on March 16.

OR Tambo ready for Confed cup

2009-06-10 13:44

There will be increased metro police visibility around the OR Tambo International Airport to ensure passenger safety during Confederations Cup, says the airport.

 

Strike to hit OR Tambo

2013-01-18 08:45

South African Airways employees who belong to a new union will strike at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, a report says.

Acsa, industry hold talks on jet fuel

2011-10-28 08:15

Airports Company South Africa held a high-level meeting with industry to address the current challenges of Jet A1 fuel at OR Tambo International Airport.

R30m of fake Bafana goods seized

2010-01-23 14:20

Counterfeit Bafana-Bafana merchandise worth around R30m has been seized at the OR Tambo International airport in the past three months.

Green Scorpions strike

2009-10-26 21:03

A Spanish man has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport for illegally exporting endangered wildlife products. It included lion claws.

Fake passport holder arrested

2009-09-02 12:52

A man travelling with a fake Pakistani passport was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport shortly after the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup, says Interpol.

R25m heroin seized at OR Tambo

2009-08-28 18:09

Customs officials have seized 25kg of pure heroin - worth an estimated R25m - at OR Tambo International Airport, the South African Revenue Services says.

Radar woes blamed on upgrade

2009-08-27 11:01

The radar problems at OR Tambo International Airport - which resulted in flights being delayed - were caused by the upgrade of the main navigation aid.

Airport fuel shortage probed

2009-08-06 13:31

Energy Minister Dipuo Peters says a task team has been set up to investigate what led to the shortage of jet fuel at OR Tambo International Airport.

OR Tambo runs short of fuel

2009-08-04 08:28

OR Tambo International Airport reportedly only has about two days of fuel supply left, and airlines have been asked to reduce their fuel uptake.

R12m heroin seized at OR Tambo

2009-07-03 22:45

Heroin with a street value of R12m has been discovered on a passenger aircraft from Iran at Or Tambo International Airport, police say.

SA piloting 2010 event visa

2009-06-12 14:50

An event visa allowing soccer fans to gain entry to the country speedily will be piloted during the Confederations Cup, says Home Affairs Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma.

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