Cape Town – Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has revealed that Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) skilled a “transient interruption” in plane refuelling operations.
ACSA mentioned the interruption this morning, Saturday, 19 July 2025, occurred after a gasoline valve fault was recognized throughout a routine high quality take a look at carried out by the airport’s gasoline service supplier.
“As a security precaution, fuelling was quickly suspended whereas the affected part was remoted. Refuelling resumed shortly thereafter, and ACSA can affirm that operations have largely returned to regular,” ACSA mentioned in an announcement made out there to The Bulrushes.
“The majority of stands at the moment are totally operational, with no vital disruptions anticipated for the rest of the day.
“A complete of seven flights skilled minor delays, amounting to 54 minutes in complete.”
ACSA mentioned the technical groups stay on web site to watch the state of affairs and finalise repairs.
“The security of our passengers and employees stays our highest precedence,” ACSA mentioned.
“We proceed to work carefully with all related companions to make sure a clean restoration and to minimise any additional operational impression.
“We thank our airline companions and passengers for his or her endurance and understanding.”
