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Oneworld® Alliance said its members intend to purchase more than 350 million gallons of blended sustainable aviation fuel from renewable fuels company Aemetis for their operations at San Francisco International Airport, further signifying the alliance’s commitment to environmental sustainability. According to Oneworld, the agreements will cover the delivery of sustainable aviation fuel over a seven-year term beginning in 2024. Oneworld …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said one out of five destinations continue to have their borders completely closed as new surges of COVID-19 impact the restart of international tourism. UNWTO said its latest research shows that 98% of all destinations have some kind of travel restrictions in place. The report revealed that 46 destinations currently have their borders completely closed …
Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) said it has signed eleven industry-leading contracts ahead of its 2022 event during its presence at Dubai Airshow 2021. According to BIAS, world-leading aviation and aerospace organisations have confirmed their attendance for BIAS 2022: Airbus, Rolls-Royce, TAWAZUN, Indra Spain, DHL, DFS Aviation Germany, Etihad Engineering, Lockheed Martin, UAE Space Agency, Boeing, Thales, Texel Air, and MENA …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that a commercially viable, economic and environmentally sustainable Southern African air transport industry will remain unattainable without urgent and coordinated government interventions. The Association made this statement at its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place recently via zoom. AASA cautioned that although confidence is gradually returning, demand for air …
The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and Airbus Defence and Space has selected the winner of their joint opportunity for a free one year mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). The climate mission supporting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals will fly on Bartolomeo, the Airbus external payload hosting platform. According to Airbus, the winning ‘ClimCam’ team …
The Nigeria Minister of Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika has received the Honorary Fellowship and Distinguished Service Award of the Nigerian Institute of Architects for the unprecedented infrastructural developments within the aviation sector under his leadership. The Award was given to the Minister at the Institute’s Architecture Annual Award which took place recently in Abuja. According to the Institute, under the …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it has formalized a new Memorandum of Understanding with the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Signed by ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano, and by UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, the new agreement aims to strengthen the relationship between air transport and tourism in research, policy and management areas, improve coordination on efficient border management priorities, …
National Aviation Services (NAS) has signed an agreement to partner with a global healthcare company, Abbott, to drive the implementation of Covid-19 rapid testing solutions at major airports and trans-border lounges across the African continent and the Middle East. This partnership aims to aid the recovery of safe inter-country travel and passenger confidence. NAS said it will work with local …
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has expanded its Aviation Ground Support Equipment (GSE) fleet with new ultra-modern equipment so as to adjust to its expanding business activities. These fleet includes Air Conditioning Units (ACU), Ground Power Units (GPU), Toilet Bowsers, Water Bowsers and Baggage Carts. SAHCO procured 3 units of Air Conditioning Units to provide Airlines with air …
Cally Air said it has conducted its maiden commercial flight from Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with a B737-300. Cally Air is the state-owned airline of Cross River State in South Eastern Nigeria, promoted by Governor Ben Ayade of Cross River State. Governor Ayade expressed excitement over the actualization of Cally Air dream …
