FlySafair Changes Ownership as Black Empowerment Investors Take Control
South Africa’s low-cost airline FlySafair has been sold to black empowerment investors, marking a major ownership shift in the country’s aviation sector.
Jishan Khan 
South Africa’s low-cost carrier FlySafair has undergone a major ownership change after being sold to black empowerment investors, reflecting a significant shift in the country’s aviation landscape.
The transaction aligns the airline more closely with South Africa’s black economic empowerment objectives, which aim to promote broader participation in key industries, including aviation.
FlySafair has grown rapidly in recent years, becoming one of the country’s leading domestic airlines through its low-cost model and expanding route network. The new ownership structure is expected to support long-term stability while maintaining the airline’s existing operational strategy.
Industry watchers say the move highlights the increasing role of transformation-focused investment in South Africa’s aviation sector, as airlines balance commercial growth with regulatory and social expectations.
