UN Tourism says it received 260 applications from 60 countries and across 5 regions for the fourth edition of the Best Tourism Villages competition. According to UN Tourism, “this year’s initiative will again inspire communities worldwide to harness the power of tourism as a driver of rural development and wellbeing.” UN Tourism says Member States “were invited to submit up …
Nigeria’s leading ground handling firm, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) says its “Kano station has been re-certified by International Air Transport Association (IATA).” The re-certification was sequel to SAHCO successfully scaling the IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) standards audit conducted on the company in Kano. The IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) is an aviation specific audit …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released “a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking.” Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports reveals that: • 44% of airlines have fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% are in progress • …
AJW Group, a globally renowned independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider, has promoted “Louis Philippe Mallette to the position of President of AJW Technique, AJW Group’s world-class Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility located in Montreal, Canada.” According to AJW Group, bringing over 25 years of international operational and strategic expertise in the aviation industry to …
ACI World has appointed “Justin Erbacci as its new Director General and CEO, slated to join the organization in September 2024.” to replace the out goindf DG, Luis Felipe de Oliveira According to ACI World, “Erbacci brings a wealth of experience to ACI World, having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of NEOM Airports and of Los Angeles World …
Magma Aviation, the innovative air cargo solutions company says it has “operated its 1000th flight from Nairobi, Kenya to Liège, Belgium as part of its alliance with airfreight and overland logistics organisation, MidnightZulu.” According to Magma Aviation, “This crucial airbridge was established in 2018 to facilitate the transportation of cut flowers, fresh vegetables and herbs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport …
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline says it will begin “introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024.” According to the airline, the transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows “over a year’s work by Airlink’s commercial department to refine and enhance the airline’s distribution capabilities so they remain relevant and in-step …
AJW Group, a globally renowned independent aircraft component parts, repair, and supply chain solutions provider has promoted its former Senior Vice President (SVP) “Clare Brown to the position of Chief Financial Officer, AJW Aviation.” AJW Group says: “With a career spanning over 25 years in the aviation industry, including eight years of invaluable service at AJW Group, where she has …
Vallair, the mature aircraft asset specialist dedicated to the support of operators and lessors, has “appointed François Biarneix as Operations Director.” Vallair says Biarneix will “oversee the strategic deployment and operations of Vallair’s aerostructure and composite shop, engine shop, logistics department, and aircraft dismantling activities. Biarneix brings a wealth of management experience, further strengthening Vallair’s senior team and capabilities.” According …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024 global passenger demand. According to the data, “African airlines saw an 8.1% year-on-year increase in demand. Capacity was up 11.0% year-on-year. The load factor fell to 70.3% (-1.9ppt compared to March 2023).” IATA says: “Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, …
