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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension issued to Azman Air regarding the operations of Boeing 737 aircraft. Mr. Sam Adurogboye, the General Manager Public Affairs of the NCAA, confirmed that the ban has been lifted. According to Azman Air, the lifting of the suspension was confirmed in a meeting held between the Management of Azman …
Kenya Airways (KQ) has resumed its domestic flights on Sunday 02 May 2021, following the lifting of the restriction of movement in and out of Nairobi as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya. The airline revealed that it will fly two times daily to the coastal city of Mombasa and once daily to the lakeside city of …
Ethiopian has expressed readiness to resume flight services to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, as soon the Nigerian Government gives permission for the commencement of international flights into the airport. Senait Ataklet, the Traffic and Sales Manager of Ethiopian, disclosed this when she and her team visited Hon. Nnlim Nnaji, the Chairman of Nigeria’s House of …
Air Cairo said it has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft. The new aircraft will join Air Cairo’s all Airbus fleet of seven aircraft. According to Air Cairo, the aircraft is on lease from ICBC Leasing and is equipped with CFM LEAP-1A engines. With improved levels of efficiency, the new aircraft will be deployed on Air Cairo’s regional …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released two publications as part of its Eco-Airport Toolkit e-collection focusing on climate resilient airports and water management at airports. Each publication provides States with practical information for decision makers engaged in green airport planning and design. Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Council President highlighted: “The pace of innovation in all aspects of aviation …
Horizon Aircraft has revealed that around $900 million was invested in the urban air mobility market in the first six months of 2020, but new research with senior private equity and venture capital professionals reveals 59% expect over $2 billion will be invested in the sector this year. Some 41% predict the figure will be over $3 billion, and 16% …
Ethiopian Airlines Group said it has conducted trial of IATA Travel Pass, a digital travel mobile app to enhance efficiency in testing or vaccine verifications, making it the first African airline to do so. As travel restarts, travelers need accurate COVID-19-related information like testing and vaccine requirements which vary among countries. The IATA Travel Pass initiative helps verify the …
The National Aviation Services (NAS), Colossal Africa, and a consortium comprised of the current executive management team have signed an agreement to acquire BidAir Services from the Bidvest Group. According to NAS, the closing of the acquisition is subject to fulfilling final requirements from the Airports Company of South Africa (ACSA) that manages South African airports as well as …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) said it has obtained licenses for 24 newly recruited air traffic control officers from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Organization (NCAA) after successfully undergoing the necessary training and examination on Aerodrome and Approach Control. The new air traffic controllers are currently being posted to strategic aerodromes in the country according to their need. In …
By Ian Malin Airlines are encouraged to fly the youngest aircraft due to obvious cost savings from fuel efficiency as well as fewer requirements for expensive maintenance events provided by higher reliability. The average age of the global in-service fleet is 13.5 years. In contrast, in Africa the fleet age average is 19.3 years. While that may not …
