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IATA Welcome US Pre-Departure Testing Order

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has welcomed the announcement by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it will require all travelers to the US to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test undertaken within three days prior to their departure to the US, effective 26 January. Douglas...
Lesotho Bans Passenger Flights - Airlink Suspends Johannesburg-Maseru Service

Airlink has said it regrets to announce the suspension of its daily service between Johannesburg and Maseru from tomorrow, Thursday, January 14, 2021, following the Lesotho government’s ban passenger flights to and from Moshoeshoe I International Airport. “We regret, but respect the decision to temporarily halt passenger flights to Maseru’s Moshoeshoe I International Airport, which...
IATA Calls For Balanced Public Policy Approach To Fight COVID-19, Unstop Air Travel

In its first COVID-19 press briefing of 2021, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to adopt measures that will not stifle air transport re-start and recovery. According to Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA Director General and Chief Executive Officer, a more balanced policy approach is need, one that is based...
AFRAA Appoints Raphael Kuuchi As New Director Government, Legal & Industry Affairs

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has announced the appointment of Mr. Raphael Kuuchi as Director Government, Legal and Industry Affairs in consulting capacity effective 01 January 2021. Mr. Kuuchi joins AFRAA from IATA where he served as the Association’s Special Envoy to Africa on Aero-Political Affairs for 2 years and IATA Vice President – Africa...
Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner To Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA

Ethiopian Airlines-DHL and African Electronic Trade Group have partnered to transport historical parcels in the African Continental Free Trade Area. The partnership is meant to invoke the start of trading of the African Continental Free Trade Area market and the operations of the African E-Commerce Platform in the continent. The first batch of the goods...
New Wave Of COVID-19: FAAN Beefs Up Safety Protocols At Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up measures to ensure the safety of travelling passengers and other airport users across the nation. From the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, Port Harcourt International Airport, to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport and others within its network, the Authority...
Airlink Adjusts Flight Schedule To Comply With South Africa’s New Curfew

Airlink said it has adjusted its schedule of early morning and evening departures so that customers can comply with the country’s new curfew with minimal disruption to their travel plans. According to the airline, the changes will affect flights that were originally due to depart prior to 08:00 and arrive after 20:00. These will be...
Global Tourism Ends 2020 United, Determined And Ready To Lead Its Recovery

As the year 2020 winds down, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is hopeful for recovery improvement following "what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism." WTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, said almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill, and millions of people missed chances to explore different places...
Al-Awadhi New RVP For Africa And Middle East

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East (AME), effective 1 March 2021. Al-Awadhi succeeds Muhammad Albakri who will become IATA’s Senior Vice-President for Customer, Financial, and Digital Services (CFDS), also effective 1 March 2021. As previously announced, Albakri will...
Uganda Airlines Receives First A330neo, Rolls-Royce Joins Airbus To Celebrate

Uganda Airlines has taken delivery of its first A330neo, the latest version of the most popular widebody airliner. It is the first Airbus aircraft delivered to Uganda Airlines, which was established in 2019. The A330neo is a true new-generation aircraft, building on the features of the popular A330 and using technology developed for the A350....

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IATA Welcome US Pre-Departure Testing Order

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has welcomed the announcement by the United ...
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Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner To Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA

Ethiopian Airlines-DHL and African Electronic Trade Group have partnered to transport historical parcels in the ...
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New Wave Of COVID-19: FAAN Beefs Up Safety Protocols At Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up measures to ensure the safety ...
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Airlink Adjusts Flight Schedule To Comply With South Africa’s New Curfew

Airlink said it has adjusted its schedule of early morning and evening departures so that ...
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Global Tourism Ends 2020 United, Determined And Ready To Lead Its Recovery

As the year 2020 winds down, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is hopeful ...
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Al-Awadhi New RVP For Africa And Middle East

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Kamil H. Al-Awadhi will be appointed IATA’s ...
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IATA Welcome US Pre-Departure Testing Order

Lesotho Bans Passenger Flights - Airlink Suspends Johannesburg-Maseru Service

IATA Calls For Balanced Public Policy Approach To Fight COVID-19, Unstop Air Travel

AFRAA Appoints Raphael Kuuchi As New Director Government, Legal & Industry Affairs

Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner To Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA

New Wave Of COVID-19: FAAN Beefs Up Safety Protocols At Airports

Airlink Adjusts Flight Schedule To Comply With South Africa’s New Curfew

Global Tourism Ends 2020 United, Determined And Ready To Lead Its Recovery

Al-Awadhi New RVP For Africa And Middle East

Uganda Airlines Receives First A330neo, Rolls-Royce Joins Airbus To Celebrate

LATEST NEWS

IATA Welcome US Pre-Departure Testing Order

Ethiopian-DHL, AeTrade Group Partner To Transport Historical Parcels Under AfCFTA

New Wave Of COVID-19: FAAN Beefs Up Safety Protocols At Airports

Airlink Adjusts Flight Schedule To Comply With South Africa’s New Curfew

Global Tourism Ends 2020 United, Determined And Ready To Lead Its Recovery

Al-Awadhi New RVP For Africa And Middle East

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