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The 67th Airports Council International – Africa (ACI-Africa) Regional Conference and Exhibition which held from 12 to 18 March 2022 in Mombasa is its first face-to-face event after two years of online meetings at the top level of African airports. The conference themed “A New Vision for a Resilient and Sustainable African Airport Industry,” covered trendy topics, including the …
By Roland Ohaeri Mombasa is an alluring sight for tourists. With its fast-rising profile in Kenya and Africa’s airports and tourism reckoning, Mombasa is ramping up its total attractions including air cargo. This why it will not be surprising to see many delegates attending the Airports Council International (ACI-Africa) Regional Conference & Exhibition holding from 12 to 18 March …
Never have the restroom habits of travellers been of quite as much interest to airport operators as they have become over the last two years. While airports have always had to maintain high hygiene standards, the pandemic has forced a renewed focus on how high-touch, high-traffic areas are used, cleaned, and sanitised. Previously, for example, it was enough to ensure …
Execution The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has met with stakeholders in Ghana’s aviation industry on the implementation of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) new Global Reporting Format for Runway Surface Conditions (GRF). According to the GCAA, the GRF is set to establish a new methodology for assessing and reporting runway surface conditions to improve take-off …
Preparedness Mr. Ferdinand Ngoh, Minister of State and Secretary General of the Presidency of the Republic of Cameroon, says he is satisfied over the state of infrastructure at the country’s airports. Mr. Ngoh recently toured the Bafoussam Airport ahead of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations, leading a strong delegation made up of the Minister of Sports, former indomitable lions, …
Performance Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says it has been awarded first place for the ACI Africa Inaugural HR Awards 2021, equally placed with ONDA of Morocco, in the category of airport operators managing large-size airports. According to ACSA, the Award recognizes the critical role of people management in the delivery of efficient and sustainable airport performance while ensuring fairness, …
Security The Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority says it has renewed its partnership agreement with state Security Administrators which includes the armed forces, the gendarmerie, the Customs, the police and general intelligence. According to CCAA, the agreement is in accordance with the National Security Program of 2004 and 2006 between the CCAA and these partner administrations and these specified the …
Rising Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) says Entebbe International Airport recorded increased passenger numbers, which moved up by 34 percent from 61,328 travelers in July to 81,986 passengers in August. According to UCAA, The increase is linked to the rising number of migrant workers traveling to the Middle East and the easing of travel restrictions led by the United Arab …
Innovation Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says Discovery Bank Black and Purple cardholders can now fast track their security clearance at Cape Town International Airport, with the Discovery Bank Priority Fast Track service offering. According to ACSA, after check-in, clients may proceed to the Priority Fast Track and present either their Discovery Bank Black or Purple card. Business class and …
