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Thales Alenia Space and ASECNA confirm their unique expertise in the development and operation of complex satellite navigation systems Dakar, May 18, 2020 – The definition study for the satellite-based augmentation system “SBAS for Africa and Indian Ocean” took a major step forward in April 2020, with validation of the system’s architecture and geographic coverage. This marked a major milestone …
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) has stated that it has taken over the ground handling services of British Airways. By this development, SAHCO PLC will be providing Passenger and Ramp Handling services to British Airways at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja and Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. SAHCO said it has been able to attract and retain the confidence …
The Nigerian government has extended the flight restriction in Nigeria for another 4 weeks on the advise of experts, as part of measures to contain the spread of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Chairman of Nigeria’s Tax Force on COVID-19, Mr. Boss Mustapha, announced the extension in a recent briefing just as the previous lockdown period ended. In a notice to …
ICAO has developed a new publication aimed at helping countries to address the aviation safety risks arising due to the global effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Produced specifically for national aviation regulators and civil aviation authorities (CAAs), the new Handbook for CAAs on the Management of Aviation Safety Risks related to COVID-19 (ICAO Doc 10144) was developed with the support …
Five international air transport and tourism bodies including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the UN World TourismOrganization (UNWTO), the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), have launched an appeal to international financial institutions, country development partners and international donors to support Africa’s Travel & Tourism sector …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for aviation-specific financial relief measures from the government of Nigeria to address the severe impact of the COVID-19 crisis on the air transport sector. Air transport has ground to a halt in efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19. Along with the direct impact on jobs and companies in aviation, related industries …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has assured the aviation industry of “better days ahead” in the face of the COVID-19 Pandemic. According to the Minister, the Government of Nigeria is aware of the dire situation in the aviation sector and will do whatever is practically possible to mitigate the consequences of the total lockdown in the industry and …
Airbus has announced it is developing a modification for A330 and A350 family aircraft which will enable airlines to install freight pallets directly onto the cabin floor seat tracks, after removal of the economy-class seats. This solution will help with the airlines’ own business continuity, and also alleviate the global shortage of ‘belly-freight’ air cargo capacity due to the …
In view of the partial relaxation of the Covid-19 lockdown which commenced on May 4, 2020, staff of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) have been tasked to ensure full compliance with the directives and safety guidelines by the Federal Government and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) on COVID-.19 preventive measures, including social distancing, regular washing of and/or …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) have warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis. According to IATA, owing to the drastic 95% reduction in passenger flights, which are typically used to transport mail, and …
