Leading ground handling service provider in Nigeria, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has clinched the ground handling services contract for Italian carrier, NeosAir. NeosAir commenced a weekly flight service between Milan Malpensa Airport in Italy and Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, from October 30, 2024. Under this new agreement, SAHCO says it will “be providing full ground handling …
Ethiopian Airlines has won the recognition of the ‘Best Overall in Africa’ at the 2025 APEX Passenger Choice Awards, which took place in Long Beach, California, United States of America. This award, according to the airline, “underscores Ethiopian Airlines’ outstanding performance across multiple categories; for ‘Best Cabin Service’, ‘Best Entertainment’, ‘Best Food and Beverage’, ‘Best Seat Comfort’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi’ …
Airbus says its Board of Directors “will propose to the shareholders at the 2025 Annual General Meeting the renewal of Guillaume Faury as Executive member of the Board and Airbus Chief Executive Officer.” Airbus also announced that it is taking “transition steps in its Commercial Aircraft business. “Lars Wagner, currently the CEO of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says “African airlines saw an 11.9% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 6.6% year-on-year. The load factor rose to 76.0% (+3.6ppt compared to September 2023).” In its global passenger demand data for September 2024, IATA reports total demand “measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 7.1% compared to September 2023, an all-time …
With over 1.3 billion individuals or about 16% of the global population are living with some form of disability. Also, with aging population this number is bound to increase in the coming years. In view of this, together, “the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), Airports Council International (ACI) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will host The Symposium on …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says it will “offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry.” Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services said: “Digitalization impacts many aspects of our daily lives, including the currency we use. With the increasing use of digital currencies, it is imperative that …
Following the signing of a collaboration agreement, Ethiopian Airlines has “chosen Euroairlines to manage its domestic and international routes.” According to Euroairlines, “with this alliance, the African airline will have access to the Spanish company’s extensive network of travel agents, OTAs, aggregators and consolidators in more than 60 countries through its IATA Q4-291 plate.” Euroairlines CEO Antonio Lopez-Lázaro said that …
SITA, the global leader in air transport technology, has appointed “Nathalie Altwegg as Senior Vice President of SITA’s Airports business unit.” According to SITA, Altwegg will spearhead its “further growth in the airports market, building on the company’s presence in more than 1,000 airports globally, as well as its drive to reinvent and digitalize operations and journeys across the world …
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has recovered 4 bodies from the investigation into “the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation.” Initially, NSIB reported that only three bodies had been recovered so far, but a later report stated “a floating body was retrieved from the water by the FRC and was escorted by …
Ethiopian Airlines is resuming passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia from November 30, 2024, “reaffirming its commitment to strengthening connections across the African continent”, according to the airline. ET says, “the airline will offer three weekly flights to Liberia’s capital, restoring a critical air link that will enhance connectivity in West Africa and contribute to the region’s economic development.” By reintroducing …
