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United Nigeria Airlines said it has completed plans to build Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Enugu. Chief Obiora Okonkwo, Chairman /CEO United Nigeria disclosed this at a press briefing with members of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC), stressing that the MRO facility is aimed at serving the airline and others both domestically and in …
By Roland Ohaeri Revival In a bid to revive the iconic South African Airways, Mr. Thomas Kgokolo has been appointed by the interim board as new interim CEO of South African Airways (SAA). He reportedly assumed the position on April 13, 2021. Mr. Kgokolo now has the responsibility of ensuring seamless transition of South African Airways, through …
Dr. Fang Liu, Secretary General of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has acknowledged that traditional aviation continues to undergo a fundamental evolution in light of the increasingly widespread use of unmanned aircraft systems, or UAS, as well as related modernization trends associated with digital communications and the emergence of advanced air mobility operators and other new entrants. Dr. …
Garmin International has announced the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval of an Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) solution for the ATR 42 and ATR 72 turboprop aircraft. To achieve this certification, Garmin worked closely with Scandinavian Avionics, who developed and certified a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) that provides operators an economical solution with efficient installation and low downtime. …
By Roland Ohaeri Striking The Delicate Balance The advent of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) remains a watershed in air transport because of the unprecedented innovation and efficiencies drones bring to socio-economic life globally. However, the main challenge over the past decade or so has been how to safely integrate the operation of drones into manned airspace with minimum …
The corona virus has decimated the aviation and travel industry. What does this mean for maintenance, repair and overhaul? Andreas Kalina, VP Marketing and Sales Europe, Africa, CIS and Baltics at MTU Maintenance, explains. As a result of this unprecedented crisis, airlines are extremely focused on cash management to ensure their survival. Fleet planning is highly dynamic and we …
Rolls-Royce has demonstrated innovative leadership in the industry’s quest to maintain a sustainable global economic development. John Kelly, Senior Vice President Customers Africa and Middle -East of Rolls-Royce, in this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal explains Rolls-Royce remarkable efforts to deliver efficiencies in current and future aviation industry, plus focus on Chinese aircraft. Q: What has been …
Overland Airways, one of the leading airlines in Nigeria partnered with TVP Adventures to sponsor an expedition trip to Nigeria’s highest mountain, Chappal Wadi, located in Taraba State in North-Central Nigeria. The mountain which peaks at 2,419 m is close to Nigeria’s border with Cameroon, in the Gashaka-Gumti Forest Reserve and Gashaka-Gumti National Park on the Mambilla Plateau. …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said its Secretary General – Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, met with the newly appointed IATA Regional Vice President for Africa & Middle East, Mr. Kamil H. Al-Awadhi, following his recent assumption of office in March 2021. Accompanied by representatives of their respective teams, Mr. Berthe and Mr. Al-Awadhi discussed key priorities for both associations’ collaborative support …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) convened its Global Tourism Crisis Committee to lead the sector in harmonizing travel and health protocols and securing vital financing for businesses struggling to survive an historic crisis. The ninth meeting of the Crisis Committee advanced solutions to the biggest challenges standing in the way of international travel returning. UNWTO said committee members …
