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By Elijah Chingosho Aviation Industry Since early 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has emptied the coffers of aviation entities arising from huge reduction in passenger numbers, raising questions about how it can sustainably recover in an environment where government help may be limited due to their finances also being severely strained. The aviation industry may never be the same …
By Fadimatou Noutchemo It is obvious that re-launching aviation post COVID-19 will need the rapid increase of women participation in the industry. It has been a very challenging period worldwide, and new strategies with diversity and inclusion for the survival of the industry are key. Bridging the gap in gender balance was at the centre of discussions as the …
By Roland Ohaeri Early September, the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) threw light on a vital aspect of the tourism and travel industry, which is tourism investment. Of great challenge is the paucity of investment in the tourism sector in Africa, which has left many tourism potentials unexploited on the continent. The UNWTO celebrated the second edition …
Cargo Potential Air cargo in Africa has played an important role in enhancing intra-African trade and building up economic success. According to ICAO’s forecast in 2016, planned air traffic in Africa Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) will get to 2.2 percent Freight Tonne Kilometer (FTK) by 2042 while the global air cargo will rise by 4.2 percent each year. …
The aviation industry in Nigeria is undergoing a transition, as new airlines emerge, law makers review civil aviation policies, and the industry struggles to recover from the COVID-19 and sundry challenges. Capt. Musa Nuhu, Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business, explains new measures to strengthen the CAA and …
Romain Ekoto is the Chief Aviation Officer at the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, he explains new initiatives of the bank to lift the aviation industry in Africa, including finance capacity building and aircraft leasing platform under its vision of consolidating and improving governance of air operators to enhance profitability, …
Comair says it will extend the suspension of scheduled kulula.com and British Airways -operated by Comair – flights, until 31 August 2021 following President Ramaphosa’s announcement that South Africa will remain on an adjusted LEVEL 4 lockdown. Comair says the prohibition of all non-essential travel in and out of Gauteng, very little to no demand for business travel and international …
Mr. Chris Zweigenthal is the immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association Of Southern Africa (AASA). In this valedictory interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, he relives the progression of the industry over the decades of his service, and offers insights on the way forward for the industry in Africa amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Q: You recently bowed …
By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and air traffic management specialists together to share knowledge, develop best practice and shape the future for a safe, secure and seamless airspace. Our regional focus is a key part of delivering global transformation and meeting regional needs – and we need this community collaboration …
Senator Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation says Overland Airways has continued to demonstrate consistency and professionalism in its services as an airline. Overland Airways has continued to lead as the shining example in air transport business and management in Nigeria, having served non-stop for the past 20 years as a scheduled and charter airline in the …
