After citing that the South African-based airline, SA Express, was technically insolvent in November 2014, the South African government has issued a USD98 million capital injection into the state-owned regional operator. The loan reportedly includes USD48.9 million to allow the airline to maintain its current level of operations, with the remaining USD49.1 million to be used to cover some of the airline’s outstanding debt. The airline will now continue to implement a large-scale restructuring and cost-cutting programme, which aims to return the airline to a financially sustainable position.

On the 13th of March 2015, Vanuatu was struck by Category-5 Cyclone Pam. The cyclone caused extensive damage to Vanuatu’s town’s and infrastructure. Reports indicate that Bauerfield International Airport, which is the country’s major airport, sustained substantial damage to the airfield area, runway, terminal and control tower as a result of the cyclone. Limited services had been re-established by the 16th of March. However, it is expected to be some time before the airport becomes fully operational to its pre-cyclone standards.

Along with several other international airlines, Bahrain-based carrier, Gulf Air, and EgyptAir have officially suspended operations to Yemen indefinitely after the airlines cited concerns regarding the safety and security of operations to Yemen. Gulf Air formally suspended operations on the 27th of March, with the airline noting that the ongoing security concerns in the country’s capital, Sana'a, as the primary reason for the suspension of services. Similarly, EgyptAir noted that the proximity of the insurgents to Sana'a International Airport had prompted the airline to suspend its operations to the region. The Saudi Arabian General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has also reported that the insurgents may have access to short- and medium-range missiles, which could potentially be used against low flying aircraft.