Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly has published a resolution pledging support for the industry in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Aviation is a major catalyst in supporting growth in other industries and is essential to the social and economic welfare across the world; it will be a key driver of the global economic recovery. The pandemic …
AUC, AFCAC, Africa Aviation Industry To Celebrate Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) Day November 14
The aviation industry in Africa is set to celebrate the anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) on Friday, November 14, 2020 online. The YD is a continent-wide decision for the liberalization of the air transport industry in Africa with the attendant improvement of the industry to catalyze economic development in Africa. The 29th Assembly of the Heads of State …
ICAO Council Endorses New Updates To COVID-19 Global Aviation Recovery Guidelines
The ICAO Council has endorsed new updates to its Aviation Recovery Task Force’s (CART’s) ‘Take-off’ Guidelines for international air transport. The new guidelines provide recommendations for countries to consider adopting per their current local medical status, and on specific priorities including general hygiene, masks and face coverings, health screening and declarations, air passengers with reduced mobility, and the mental health …
AFRAA 52nd AGA: African Airlines Seek Collaboration For Air Transport Recovery In Africa – By Roland Ohaeri
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has concluded its 52nd Annual General Assembly with a rallying call for airlines to take specific measures to build resilience and emerge stronger after the crisis. The Assembly further called for a multi-sectorial and pragmatic approach by governments and stakeholders to support the recovery of air transport industry and interrelated sectors such as tourism. The …
African Airlines Meet Online For 52nd AFRAA AGA To Redefine Air Transport In New Era
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and its airline members, partners and industry stakeholders have begun the much anticipated 52nd Annual General Assembly (AGA) of the Association. The AGA, hosted online by TAAG Angola Airlines in place of a physical conference scheduled for Luanda, Angola, has been attended by high-level government and private-sector dignitaries in the air transport industry. …
SAATM – The Success So Far Amidst Turbulence
By Roland Ohaeri Innovation Uncertainty still surrounds the challenge of COVID-19 as regards the availability of a generally acceptable vaccine and possibility of an imminent end to the pandemic.COVID-19 began spreading globally early 2020 and virtually put a halt to air transport globally and in Africa over the past half-year. Enabling Africa’s air transport industry recover sustainably to play its …
ACI Urges Strong, Coordinated Government Action To Support Recovery
Call To Action Airports Council International (ACI) World says it has laid out a road map for the recovery of the airport sector and wider aviation ecosystem from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic. Aviation is one of the most strategic sectors of national and global economies. It is essential for trade, business, tourism, and economic …
International Flight Resumptions – Hazy Rules, Discordant Tunes Across Africa
By Monday Ukoha Coordination Whereas the decision on resumption dates for international flights for African countries lies with the individual governments, and to a large extent dependent on the current situation of the COVID 19 Pandemic in the countries, the conditions for accepting passengers in various countries need be also closely coordinated and aligned. This has been …
SAATM – The Success So Far Amidst Turbulence
By Roland Ohaeri Innovation Uncertainty still surrounds the challenge of COVID-19 as regards the availability of a generally acceptable vaccine and possibility of an imminent end to the pandemic.COVID-19 began spreading globally early 2020 and virtually put a halt to air transport globally and in Africa over the past half-year. Enabling Africa’s air transport industry recover sustainably to play its …
How Will Moussa Lead ASECNA’s Transformation Over The Next Four Years?
By Roland Ohaeri Trusted Anew The Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) mid-September 2020 re-elected Mr. Mohamed MOUSSA as the Director General of the Agency for a second term of four years. His new term of office will run from 2021 to 2024. Mr. Moussa, who is from Niger Republic, has been serving …