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SAA internal probe distracts from deeper financial problems

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SAA internal probe distracts from deeper financial problems

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Ghana adds Dassault Falcon 6X to presidential fleet

Ghana has added a Dassault Falcon 6X for presidential travel, according to Business Jet News. The report provides no further details on the aircraft’s acquisition, configuration or delivery, leaving the scale and timing of the fleet change unclear.

FlightGlobal

Harith wins competition approval for FlySafair acquisition first announced in February

South African investment firm Harith has secured competition approval for its proposed purchase of FlySafair, moving the deal closer to completion. The acquisition was first announced in February; the available report does not specify the transaction value, ownership structure or remaining steps before closing.

Bloomberg

South Africa’s antitrust authority clears Harith General Partners’ acquisition of FlySafair

South Africa’s highest antitrust authority has approved private equity firm Harith General Partners’ proposal to acquire budget carrier FlySafair. The clearance removes the antitrust hurdle to the deal; the available report does not provide financial terms or further details about the transaction.

Bloomberg

South Africa’s Biggest Airline FlySafair Cleared for Harith Takeover

AINonline

U.S. CDC to require Ebola forms from passengers and crew on inbound flights starting Nov. 4

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will require aircraft operators flying into the United States to collect Ebola-related forms from passengers and crew beginning Nov. 4, in response to an outbreak in Africa. The notice applies to inbound flights, though the available information does not specify further details.

Aviation Week

Ethiopia takes delivery of Russian Su-35s, plans four S-400 batteries

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali says Ethiopia has received Russian-made Su-35 fighters, with accounts differing on whether the initial delivery comprises two aircraft or all 12 planned. The jets reportedly arrived a year ahead of schedule, while Ethiopia also plans to acquire four S-400 air-defense batteries.