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Nigeria’s longest serving privately-owned domestic airline, Overland Airways is poised for the future as it is positioning for a new phase in its evolution. Overland Airways which began operations in 2002 and has consistently provided services to Nigerians with a fleet of modern and efficient turboprop aircraft had commenced operations with the objective of increasing the prosperity of the Nigerian …
By Gustavo Pina Director of SITA Lab The evolution of AI in chatbots The last year has seen significant announcements and global public attention towards emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Model (LLM) platforms like ChatGPT. Capturing both the public’s imagination and sparking fears around the rapid evolution of these transformative technologies, many industries are now speculating over the …
By Aminat Bakare The Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) project spearheaded by the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) led by its vibrant Secretary General Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi has recorded successes in its implementation as the AFCAC Secretariat has reported new 5th Freedom Traffic Rights routes across Africa. According to the AFCAC report, West Africa region leads in new 5th …
By Aminat Bakare It is always a hit and no miss to have the dignitaries and who is who of the aviation industry converge to network, take important decisions about the sector, examine the growth experienced so far and also find a way to tackle the challenges and obstacles in the industry. This was exactly the experience the 7th edition …
Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. No doubt fears of their bags being misplaced or long delays waiting at the baggage carousel were weighing heavily on most passengers’ …
The Nigerian aviation industry’s growth over the years has been on a downward trajectory inspite of the indicative huge spend in technology and digitalization across the aviation ecosystem giving rise to the increasing reliance on technology and digital systems. However, these investments in technology also bring along cybersecurity risks that could significantly impact the industry’s operations and reputation. As cyber …
Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. No doubt fears of their bags being misplaced or long delays waiting at the baggage carousel were weighing heavily on most passengers’ …
Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors and industries. In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business, Mr. Kush Gadhia, Chief Executive Officer, Astral Aeriel Solutions discussed drone technology, advantages, evolution, regulations, challenges and its uses in aviation and other sectors. Q: Your parent company Astral Aviation is engaged in …
By Monday Ukoha Boosting Intra African Trade through SAATM and AfCFTA Africa does not trade much with itself. While African export economy is tilted and focused on Europe, Asia and North America, trade between countries of the continent has lagged. This is not to discountenance the informal trade between countries. Historically, and seen by some as one of the outcomes …
Eng. Joao Carlos Po Jorge, General Director (CEO) of LAM Mozambique Airlines is a veteran of the air industry in Africa. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Executive Committee of African Airlines Association, AFRAA. He spoke with Aviation & Allied Business Journal on the sidelines of the 54th AFRAA AGA in Dakar, Senegal. Q: How has LAM Mozambique …
