Richards Bay Airport downgraded over fire safety concerns

The airport was downgrade from a Category 5 to a Category 2 due to safety concerns and non-compliance to Civil Aviation Regulations.This comes after commercial airline Airlink confirmed the airport’s downgrade last week, which forced it to suspend flights between the Northern KwaZulu-Natal industrial port town and Johannesburg.“The NOTAM informed of the downgrade of the aerodrome from a Category 5 to a Category 2 due to safety concerns and non-compliance to Civil Aviation Regulations.

“The regulator will consider a higher aerodrome categorisation application as soon as FARB submits a corrective action plan that showcases compliance as well as the mitigation of safety risks that were identified at the airport.”was reviewing the master plans of its airports, driven by the current infrastructure needs while also ensuring preparedness to fulfil future demands.

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