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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the parking process at the Hajj/Cargo terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, has been automated and is scheduled to go live on Monday, July 5, 2021. According to FAAN, it has deployed a modern car park solution with a distinct entry gate and an exit gate. FAAN said users …
Airports Council International (ACI) has revealed that its new World forecasts for the global airport sector shows that approximately $2.4 trillion in airport total capital investments will be needed to address the long-term trend in passenger demand to 2040. According to ACI, the Global Outlook of Airport Capital Expenditure – Meeting Sustainable Development Goals and Future Air Travel Demand, …
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published guidance for airports in combating the global illegal trade of protected species of wild animals and plants. The ACI Combatting Wildlife Trafficking Handbook has been developed with the support of the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership to assist airports in addressing this global crime. Elephants are …
Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) said it posted a decline in performance with respect to passenger and aircraft movements in the month of May. According to KAA, the performance in the month of May continued to be adversely impacted by the ravages of the COVID19 pandemic that saw Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, and four other counties go into partial lockdown on …
The tender issued by Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL), is a part of its effort to upgrade the four international airports in the country National Aviation Services (NAS) (NAS.aero) and NAC2000 Corporation have been awarded a tender to operate an airport lounge in the new terminal at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The airport is the largest …
Senator Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation recently announced the designation of four international Nigerian airports, the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Port-Harcourt International Airport, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as special economic zones. The announcement followed the approval granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to that effect. The Nigeria Ministry …
Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, since it was launched …
New Service Ghana Airports Company Limited (GACL) says United Airlines has inaugurated its three-time weekly service between the airline’s hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Kotoka International Airport, celebrating the arrival of United Airlines first flight into Accra. According to GACL, the new service is operated with state-of the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring United’s award-winning United Polaris …
Connectivity Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA) welcomes its first charter flight from Bucharest, establishing a direct link between Romania and the Seychelles. According to SCAA, flight HM9353 landed at the Seychelles International Airport with 162 passengers under the command of Captain Kelvin Plows and First Officer Ashley Confait. SCAA says a total of 37 passengers departed on the …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has commissioned some birds/wildlife equipment in a bid to improve on safety of flight operations by effectively managing birds/wildlife hazards at the nation’s airports. At an event held at FAAN’s headquarters annex in Lagos, the Managing Director of the Authority, Captain Rabiu Yadudu, who was represented by the Director of …
