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The Cape Town Convention (CTC) From early on African States had shown keen interest in Cape Town Convention (CTC). Out of the 56 States that signed the Final Act in 2001, 21 were African States, signifying a remarkable display of support for the new international arrangement regarding asset-based finance transactions. Two African States, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, out of the nine …
By Yann Cabaret The current turbulent economic environment is undoubtedly adding fresh challenges for aviation, an industry still recovering from the devastating impacts of COVID-19. Operating on reduced margins and with an ambitious carbon net-zero goal by 2050 to achieve, can the industry feasibly ensure its success and long-term growth post-pandemic? We believe that growth and an environmentally sustainable …
By Sam Adurogboye “In a gentle way, you can shake the world” – Mahatma Gandhi Permit me to start this conversation with a reference to the statement credited to Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most iconic leaders who ever lived. While this is in no way an attempt to make comparisons, Gandhi’s timeless words and his calm, peaceful …
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council. Interestingly, he is the Chairman of the ICAO Council’s Aviation Recovery Task Force (CART) spearheading recovery strategies for the global aviation industry. In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal, he discusses Africa’s participation and achievements in key areas including recovery efforts, environment, …
As aviation recovery builds up following the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, African DGCAs and their regional and global partners are regrouping to strive for aviation oversight system development in Africa. The 7th Africa and Indian Ocean (AFI) Week in Abuja, Nigeria, outlined these tremendous efforts to strengthen safety, security, training and ecological responsiveness. And Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO …
By Roland Ohaeri Unlocking Political Will Perhaps, the most outstanding outcome of the 7th AFI Week held in Abuja mid-May 2022 is the successful meeting of ICAO Secretary General, Juan Carlos Salazar, and high-level aviation leaders and regulators in Africa with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria, to emphasise on the need to provide political will to support aviation …
Promotion RwandAir says it has launched a network-wide Easter sale, with super savings of 15% off all available fares. The Rwandan flag carrier is kicking the celebrations off in style this April by giving customers discounted fares on all routes this Easter. Customers can enjoy 15% off all Easter flight bookings when purchasing tickets through rwandair.com and using the promotional …
By Jim Kovacs According to the African Airlines’ Association (AFRAA) capacity in February 2022 increased to 64% up from 53% up from the month before. AFRAA estimates that air travel passenger figures peaked at almost 50% capacity. During the same period international travel by African Airlines reached 76% of pre covid levels. With Africa’s aviation industry slowly bouncing back and …
Innovation Embraer says it has developed a program to convert pre-owned E190s and E195s from passenger jets to freighters in response to the explosive growth in e-commerce and increased demand for cargo capacity especially to smaller markets, with deliveries planned for 2024. According to Embraer, rather than simple quick-change procedures in which seats are removed from passenger cabins, the E-Jet …
Expansion …Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Sign Memorandum of Understanding For New 777-8 Freighter Boeing says it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its longstanding customer, Ethiopian Airlines, with the intent to purchase five 777-8 Freighters, the industry’s newest, most capable and most fuel-efficient twin-engine freighter. According to Boeing, the 777-8 Freighter will enable Ethiopian Airlines to meet expanding …
