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ExecuJet, part of the Luxaviation Group, is celebrating winning the Aviation Customer Services and the People Development Awards at the 2018 South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) Industry Awards. ExecuJet also came runner-up in the Aviation Support Services category. The awards recognise individuals and companies making an outstanding contribution to the development of the African aviation industry. Gavin Kiggen, Vice …
The African Union (AU) together with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), have published the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) handbook. The handbook is a guide to the origins, objectives, economic and social benefits as well as the implementation of SAATM by the AU and its member …
Royal Air Maroc, one of Africa’s leading and fastest growing airlines will join oneworld®, adding that Royal Air Maroc will thus be first African airline and the third Arab airline member besides Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways to join the alliance. Royal Air Maroc is expected to be implemented into oneworld in mid-2020, when it will start flying alongside some …
The Board of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Ms. Bongiwe Mbomvu as Acting Chief Executive Officer. The Board resolved to appoint an Acting CEO while it is engaged in the process of recruiting a permanent replacement for Bongani Maseko who completes his term at the end of November. The Board thanks Bongani Maseko for his 18 years of …
At the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), this week, Airports Council International (ACI) World outlined its long term vision for aviation security which focuses on more innovative procedures, greater efficiency, and a better passenger experience. ACI World published its vision as some 700 international aviation security professionals met in Montreal for a series of events exploring the future of aviation …
Mr. Tefera Mekonnen Tefera has been elected the new Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). Mr. Tefera’s election as the new SG of AFCAC was announced on December 3, 2018 at the 29th AFCAC Plenary (Extraordinary) at the AVANI Victoria Falls Resort in Livingstone, Zambia at the kind invitation of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Republic …
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has expressed willingness to support Nigeria on Aviation Security, capacity building, employment and internship as well as the establishment of Aerospace University. Sen. Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of State for aviation made this known after a meeting with Dr. Fang Liu, ICAO Secretary General, on the sideline of the just-concluded ICAO Aviation Security Week …
Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) announces that it recorded a positive growth for the third quarter of 2018 with passenger numbers increasing by 11.6% when compared to the same period last year. The Company states that international passenger movements grew by 9.1% from 400,950 passengers in the third quarter of 2017 to 437,250 passengers in the third quarter of 2018. …
Image Caption: OJTI RAC Delegates (L – R): Bisamaza Zenny, Tumusime Robert, Nimusuma Laban, Gertrude Mailula (ATNS), Warren Jacobsen (ATNS), Flavia Kantengwa and Donatha Ingabire Rwanda Airports Company Limited (RAC) has been announced as a recipient of the prestigious Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) SOC Ltd-sponsored 2018 Albert Taylor On-the-Job Training Instructor (OJTI) Award. The ATNS Albert Taylor OJTI Award …
While cybersecurity remains high on the agenda and is a spending priority for both airport and airline CIOs, faster progress towards implementation of concrete cyber prevention and management initiatives remains a challenge. This is according to the 2018 Air Transport Cybersecurity Insights, new research released by global IT provider SITA. The report shows that 89% of airline CIOs plan a …
