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Willie Walsh, IATA Director General,UK Global Travel Taskforce

The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr. Willie Walsh, commented on the publication of a report from the UK Government’s Global Travel Taskforce which seeks to enhance air travel. According to Mr. Walsh: “The UK Government’s Global Travel Taskforce report marks...
Seychelles Rebuilds Tourism With Travizory’s World-Beating Integrated Border Technology

The Republic of the Seychelles has signed a ten-year contract with Travizory Border Security S.A. for its next-generation border management solution. The highly efficient solution has the specific aim of ensuring the safety and security of both citizens and visitors making Seychelles the first...
Ethiopian, Africa's Largest Most Profitable Airline, Marks 75th Anniversary

Ethiopian Airline Group marked its 75th anniversary on April 8, 2021. The airline made its maiden international flight on April 8, 1946 to Cairo. Since then, the Airline overcame the ups and downs of the aviation industry and the challenges unique to Africa to...
AIB-N Commissioner Commits To Improve Facilities, Personnel To Strengthen Landmark Achievements

The Commissioner/ Chief Executive Officer of the Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N), Engr. Akin Olateru, has expressed commitment to continue to provide the service the Bureau was established for in the country and the region. He called on AIB-N staff to continue to work...
Vallair Widens Its MRO Proficiency Adding A330 Aero Structure Repair Capabilities

Vallair said it has increased its MRO offering to include A330 aero structure repair capabilities. The capability will be offered at its facility in Chateauroux, France where it currently repairs a variety of parts, including nacelles, inlet cowls, fan cowls, thrust reversers and flight...
Ethiopian Three Months’ On-Time Performance Surpasses Industry Average

Ethiopian Airlines Group said it has reached 91% On-Time Performance of all global flight departures for the last three months while the industry average stands around 85%. The airline revealed that it has operated a total of 18,385 flights in January, February, and March in...
Lufthansa Consulting Appoints Christine Weigner As Head Of Market Lufthansa Group

Lufthansa Consulting said it has appointed Christine Weigner, previously Associate Partner in the company, as Head of Market Lufthansa Group. Ronald Schulz joins Lufthansa Consulting and takes over the new position as Head of Market Global. Hannes Müller, Managing Director Lufthansa Consulting stated: “Christine Weigner’s...
Air Cargo Demand Up 9% In February Compared To Pre-COVID Levels

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released February 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand continued to outperform pre-COVID levels with demand up 9% over February 2019. February demand also showed strong month-on-month growth over January 2021 levels....
Kenya Airways Announces Suspension Of Kenya-United Kingdom Passenger Flights

Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) has announced the suspension of passenger flights between Kenya and the United Kingdom (UK) effective 9th April 2021 at 00:00 HRS GMT until further notice. According to the airline, the suspension is due to the directive issued by the Government of Kenya suspending...
Singapore And IATA Collaborate To Drive Adoption Of Digital Health Certificates For Air Travel

Digital health certificates will help to safely restore air travel Changi Airport Tower, courtesy CAAS From 1 May 2021, passengers travelling to Singapore by air will be able to use the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Travel Pass to share their...