Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, has said it is making further changes to its schedule of flights on certain routes, in response to the newly introduced travel restrictions announced by government to curb the spread of the COVID-19 “Coronavirus” infection. Airlink said: “These changes, due to their urgency and high volumes, are being generated automatically in …
Air Cargo Essential To Fight Against COVID-19
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and its members continue to support governments in their efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19, IATA has said. According to IATA, since the crisis began, air cargo has been a vital partner in delivering much-needed medicines, medical equipment (including spare parts/repair components), and in keeping global supply chains functioning for the most time-sensitive …
oneworld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance Member Airlines Call On Governments, Stakeholders For Extraordinary Support
On behalf of their member airlines, the three global airline alliances oneworld®, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are jointly calling on governments and stakeholders to take action to alleviate the unprecedented challenges faced by the global airline industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The three global alliances, which represent almost 60 airlines around the world that contribute more than half of global …
Capt. Musa Nuhu Takes Over As DG, NCAA
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that Capt. Musa Shuaibu Nuhu has formally taken over as the substantive Director General/Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), on Monday, March 16, 2020. The brief handover ceremony which was superintended by the Acting Director General, Capt. Sidi Abdullahi, was held at the Conference Room, Aviation House, …
IATA Requests Global Suspension Of Slot Rules Due To Coronavirus
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it is contacting aviation regulators worldwide to request that the rules governing use of airport slots be suspended immediately and for the 2020 season, due to the impact of COVID-19 (the Coronavirus). According to IATA, around 43% of all passengers depart from over 200 slot coordinated airports worldwide. At present, the rules …
KQ Board Confirms Allan Kilavuka As Group Managing Director & CEO
The Board of Directors of Kenya Airways PLC has appointed Mr. Allan Kilavuka as the airline’s Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2020. Prior to this appointment, he was the CEO of Kenya Airways’ subsidiary, Jambojet. “It is particularly gratifying to me that the Board agreed to support the appointment of Allan to the full role …
Caverton Signs Factory Acceptance Of Thales Reality H Simulator, First Helicopter Full Flight Simulator Level ‘D’ To Be Installed In Africa
Caverton has announced it has signed the Factory Acceptance of the AW139 Reality H Full-Flight Simulator with Thales. According to Caverton: “Less than 1 year after the contract signature and before its departure to the Caverton Aviation Training Center in Nigeria, Caverton and Thales signed the Factory Acceptance of the AW139 Reality H Full-Flight Simulator in Cergy, France on …
MMA Holds Mock Exercise
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said it is conducting a mock exercise, and the public should not be alarmed. “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) wishes to inform passengers, airlines and the general public that the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, is presently holding an emergency simulation exercise,” Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs of …
UNWTO, WHO Call For Responsibility And Coordination On Tourism And COVID-19
As the current outbreak of the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) continues to develop, the World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have said they are committed to working together in guiding the travel and tourism sectors’ response to COVID-19. On 30 January 2020, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a …
RJ Suspends Flights To Rome, Consolidates Others To Asia
Royal Jordanian Airlines said it has suspended its Amman-Rome flights, starting from Wednesday, February 26, 2020, until further notice. At this stage, RJ is also consolidating several flights from Amman to its stations in the Far East, bringing the average of cancellations of weekly Asian operations to up to 50%. RJ President/CEO Stefan Pichler, stressed that these decisions …