According to media reports, “EgyptAir is expected to receive the first Boeing 737-MAX aircraft in January 2026 under the deal for leasing 18 of the model through US-based Air Lease Corporation.” It was reported that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced during a meeting with Brendan Nelson, President of Boeing Global. It can be recalled that in 2023, the airline leased …
GCAA Partners Korea Transportation Safety Authority on Drone Training
Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has partnered with the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS), the Korean agency responsible for safety across aviation, railways, and road transport systems to organize “a three-day drone capacity-building programme” at the GCAA headquarters in Accra, Ghana. Mr. Cho Ju Yong of the TS explained that the training session aimed to share knowledge on drone technology, …
CAA Singapore Signs MOU With Cameroon and Comoros
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Civil Aviation Authority of Cameroon and the Comoros. According to the CAAS, through the signing of these MoUs, Singapore is “stepping up support for Africa and the Caribbean in aviation training and development.” The signings took place on the side of the 42nd International Civil …
Eight African Countries Elected as ICAO Council Members
At the 42nd Session of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly, African countries alongside other countries were elected into the 36- Member Council. According to ICAO, the 36- Member council elections divided into three parts, with part I being “states of chief importance in air transport”, and Part II being “States which make the largest contribution to the provision …
Nigeria Reaffirms Commitment To Aviation Development
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) principles and global aviation standards. Speaking at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo says, “Nigeria remains firmly committed to the principles and objectives of ICAO.” He outlined bold steps to “position Nigeria as Africa’s aviation hub and called for stronger …
ICAO’s 42nd Assembly Records High Participation, Delivers Clear Mandate for Transformation of Aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Assembly has given the Organization a clear mandate to “pursue its long-term strategy for transforming air transport, with Member States adopting resolutions in support of eliminating fatalities, reducing carbon emissions to net-zero, and ensuring no country is left behind as air services grow in emerging economies.” ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano at the close …
ICAO Recognises African Countries For Their Achievements In Aviation Safety and Security
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has recognised “Albania, Azerbaijan, Botswana, India, Morocco, Oman and Senegal” for their achievements in aviation Safety and has also recognised “Angola, Bahrain, Cameroon, Indonesia, Kuwait, Moldova and Togo” for their achievements in aviation security. The Council President Certificates were awarded to the states during the opening ceremony of the 42nd session of the Assembly …
Air Tanzania Launches Direct Flights to Lagos, Partners With SAHCO
The national carrier of Tanzania, Air Tanzania has launched direct flights from Dar es Salaam to Lagos and has selected Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc to “provide ground handling operations to Air Tanzania at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria.” ATCL Managing Director, Engineer Peter Ulanga, stated that the Lagos flights bring the company to a total of …
Airlink Completes Embraer E195-E2 Acquisitions
Airlink has “concluded its lease agreement with Azorra with the formal acceptance of the first three of ten new Embraer E195-E2 jetliners.” According to the airline, “The new aircraft, which seat up to 136 passengers in a two-by-two cabin layout, will provide Airlink with additional capacity to better compete on high-density routes such as Johannesburg-Cape Town, while the E195-E2s additional …
Landover Aviation Business School Produces 2025 IATA Overall Best Performer In Nigeria
LABS Has Produced IATA Best Performers For The 10th Time Since 2012 Landover Aviation Business School (LABS), a leading aviation training institution in West Africa has once again produced “the Best Performer in the March 2025 Diet of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Foundation in Travel and Tourism With Amadeus Course.” The 2025 IATA Best Performer Ms. Shakira Olagunju …