South African Airways has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Airbus A320s, increasing its fleet to 20.
Despite the failed privatization, the company has gradually rebuilt its services and network since emerging from business rescue.
SAA said the additional A320s introduced in the past two weeks were leased from Ireland-based AerCap.
A total of five aircraft are scheduled to be introduced by the end of this year.
At the end of the business rescue process in September 2021, the carrier had just six aircraft.
The airline is reestablishing regional and intercontinental connectivity and expanding its fleet to include Airbus A330 and A340 jets for long-haul operations.
SAA flies from Johannesburg to destinations such as São Paulo and Cape Town, and from Johannesburg to Perth.
“These additional aircraft will allow SAA to continue delivering on its promise to increase seat capacity in both domestic and regional markets, thereby contributing to the affordability of air travel for passengers,” said Interim Director John.・Mr. Lamola stated.
The airline has opened a new connection to Dar es Salaam and is increasing frequency on routes including Harare, Lusaka, Lagos and Accra.
SAA said the agreement with AerCap signals a “restoration” of the airline's credit standing with aviation financial institutions.
