SA energy fund to provide emergency jet fuel for Joburg airport.
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The government says emergency measures have been implemented to ensure a steady supply of jet fuel at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg amid fears a crisis could derail the recovery of the aviation industry.
Supplies of jet fuel to OR Tambo, one of Africa’s busiest airports, have been curtailed in recent weeks due to flood damage to railway lines in KwaZulu-Natal. The fuel shortage has disrupted the schedule of airlines, especially international carriers, forcing them into refuelling detours, potentially increasing their costs.
The transport department said at the weekend supplies of jet fuel will come through a special pipeline consignment. A ship carrying a consignment of fuel arrived at the Durban Port on May 5.
Supplies of jet fuel to OR Tambo, one of Africa’s busiest airports, have been curtailed in recent weeks due to flood damage to railway lines in KwaZulu-Natal. The fuel shortage has disrupted the schedule of airlines, especially international carriers, forcing them into refuelling detours, potentially increasing their costs.
The transport department said at the weekend supplies of jet fuel will come through a special pipeline consignment. A ship carrying a consignment of fuel arrived at the Durban Port on May 5.
