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By Ekelem Airhihen As the world welcomed the new year 2025, there was optimism that the global aviation industry would post some positive numbers. Revenues were expected to exceed one trillion dollars for the first time while more than five billion travellers were expected to take to the skies on over forty million flights. Also, there was expectation that air …
By Aminat Bakare The 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 19-21, 2025, adopted far-reaching recommendations. The event brought together delegates from the seven BAG member states, including Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Cabo Verde, as well as stakeholders and representatives from related aviation bodies. The Plenary was opened …
In line with its digital transformation strategy and the goal of improving operational efficiency, EGYPTAIR has “entered into a strategic partnership with SITA” to “modernize EGYPTAIR’s communication systems and digital infrastructure using advanced solutions like SITA Connect Go.” SITA says this strategic modernization “equips EGYPTAIR with scalable, cloud-native connectivity to meet growing bandwidth, security, and automation demands. With SITA Connect …
The global aviation industry has “remained strong and relevant” and is expected to reach new heights and “Traveler numbers will soon top 5 billion annually,” and the air cargo transport reaching 69 million tons, according to the Director General of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr. Willie Walsh. The IATA DG also urged states to leave aerospace industry out of …
Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal discussed the growth and development of the air transport sector in Cameroon, airport infrastructure development, the promotion of sustainable aviation in the African aviation sector, SAATM implementation amongst other topics that are peculiar to the African aviation sector. Q: How …
Ethiopian Airlines has marked “the 50th anniversary of its inaugural flight to Kigali, Rwanda.” According to the airline, “Since launching the Addis Ababa–Kigali route in 1975, the airline has played a pivotal role in strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between Ethiopia and Rwanda, while serving as a vital link connecting the two nations and beyond.” Mr. Mesfin Tasew, ET’s …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Plateau State Government have “signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to upgrade Yakubu Gowon Airport, Heipang, into an international cargo airport.” The agreement, according to FAAN “aims to boost exports of agricultural produce and position Plateau State as a key player in global trade.” The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says the “United States of America Transportation Security Administration (US TSA) team is conducting a special focus assessment visit to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, from June 10 to 13, 2025.” The five-man team according to NCAA, “includes Aron Tomchuck (team lead), Lori Silcox (US TSA Representative, West Africa), Julian Persaud (Director, …
Following the European Commission’s “operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union” to air carriers certified in Suriname and Tanzania, the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA) says they are “engaging the European Union to ensure that issues raised during their assessment in Tanzania are fully addressed and the ban lifted to allow any Air carrier certified in Tanzania to …
Embraer has published “Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category.” According to Market Outlook 2025 World passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK) is forecast to grow 3.9% annually through 2044 and Africa’s growth rate projected at 4.4%. According to the report, there will be 10,500 orders for new aircraft, 8720 …
