The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called for the immediate release of two Pilots of Caverton Helicopters that were recently arrested and taken into custody in handcuffs by the Rivers State Government for allegedly flouting the COVID19 Lockdown Order in the State. The Airline Operators of Nigeria has condemned the move in the strongest terms and considered it very …
COVID-19: IATA Says 25 Million Jobs At Risk With Airline Shutdown
The International Air Transport Association has released new analysis showing that some 25 million jobs are at risk of disappearing with plummeting demand for air travel amid the COVID-19 crisis. According to IATA, “Globally, the livelihoods of some 65.5 million people are dependent on the aviation industry, including sectors such as travel and tourism. Among these are 2.7 million airlines …
Air Traffic Management Industry Committed To Keeping Skies Open
The Civil Air Navigation Services Organization (CANSO) has stated that the air traffic management (ATM) industry is committed to offering critical air navigation services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes enabling the safe passage of vital repatriation and cargo flights through global airspace and delivery of medical support worldwide. CANSO stated also that while air traffic has reduced significantly …
IATA Reports Continuing Improvements In Airlines Safety In 2019 Safety Report
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the release of the 2019 Safety Report showing continuing improvements in airline safety compared to 2018 and to the preceding five years. IATA said that all major 2019 safety performance indicators improved compared to 2018 and to the average of the 2014-2018 period as shown below: 2019 2018 5-year average (2014-2018) All …
Boeing To Temporarily Suspend 787 Operations In South Carolina
As the global impact of the COVID-19 rages, Boeing has said it will temporarily suspend all 787 operations at Boeing South Carolina (BSC) until further notice, starting at the end of second shift on Wednesday, April 8. This impacts the Airport Campus, Emergent Operations, Interiors Responsibility Center South Carolina and Propulsion South Carolina. “It is our commitment to focus …
Africa’s Quest For Newer Aircraft: Why Aircraft Sellers, Funders Need A Rethink
By Roland Ohaeri Why New Aircraft For African Airlines? The efforts to improve the fleets of African airlines especially with newer aircraft intensified over the last two decades, with varying levels of success among these airlines. The need for newer and, therefore, more efficient aircraft arose mainly due to the core reasons that airlines must reduce their costs to …
Airbus Realises New Face Mask Supplies To Support Europe’s Fight Against COVID-19
Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and United Kingdom health systems in support of the COVID-19 crisis efforts. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 undergoing conversion as Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), took off on 26 March at 19.15 local time (CET) from Airbus’ Getafe site …
COVID-19: President Buhari Grounds Passenger Airlines, Lockdown For Lagos, Abuja, Ogun States For 14 Days Starting March 30 – By Roland Ohaeri
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, in a national broadcast on March 29, 2020 on government’s efforts to contain the spread of the pandemic in Nigeria, has suspended movements of all passenger aircraft. He also announced that special permits would be granted where needed. “Movements of all passenger aircraft, both commercial and private jets, are hereby suspended. Special permits will be …
Governments Are Urged To Facilitate The Flow Of Air Cargo To Fight COVID-19 And Its Effects
The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is reporting that results are being achieved in the efforts to facilitate flow of air cargo in the world through the work of a specially created by ICAO “COVID-19 Technical Group”. Its objective is in joint actions by the aviation industry related to COVID-19, and it also includes experts from the WHO, IATA, ACI …
ICAO Leaders Welcome G-20 Calls For Global Response To COVID-19
ICAO’s Council President and Secretary General welcomed the G20 leaders’ statement on COVID-19 on March 26, 2020, including its underscoring of how this unprecedented pandemic serves as “a powerful reminder of our interconnectedness and vulnerabilities.” “From the standpoints of travel and trade, global interconnectedness relies significantly on the unmatched speed and reliability of international civil aviation,” noted ICAO Council President …