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The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has announced an exciting roster of keynote speakers for its inaugural AfBAA African Business & General Aviation Conference & Exhibition to be held from Monday, 28th to Wednesday, 30th January, 2019 in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference will be receiving several African aviation leaders such as Capt. Gilbert Kibe, Director General, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority …
The Rolls-Royce Trent 7000, the latest member of the Trent family of engines, has successfully powered the Airbus A330-800neo into the skies for its first test flight today. Importantly, Air Mauritius, Air Senegal and Rwandair have firmed their A330 neo orders, and recently Uganda signed an MOU to purchase two of the aircraft. The aircraft, the latest version of the …
User charges, Value Added Taxes (VAT), the revision of Montreal Protocol 2014, Montreal Convention 1999, and the Revised Tunis Convention of 1979 on Mutual Tax Exemptions among other important issues are top agenda at the just-concluded 51st Annual General Meeting of the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) in Cairo, Egypt under the Patronage of the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Egypt and …
As 29th IFATCA Meeting Opens In Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has expressed willingness to collaborate with relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry in a bid to ensure the continuous safety and seamlessness of air navigation in the country. The Minister of State, Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika reveals this recently at the 29th International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to maximize the economic and social benefits of aviation. Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, who spoke at the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) AGM in Cairo, Egypt, highlights improving aviation infrastructure and enhancing competitiveness while working toward regulatory harmonization across …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African carriers saw freight demand contract by 2.1% in September 2018, compared to the same month last year, adding that this was the sixth time in seven months that demand contracted. IATA states: “Capacity increased by 6.2% year-on-year. After a peak in demand at the end of 2017, seasonally-adjusted international freight volumes have …
Upgrades Its ATR Fleet With Two Brand-New ATR 72-600s Air Botswana, the Botswana national flag carrier, took delivery of its first ATR 72-600 recently. The aircraft, delivered in Toulouse, is the first of a contract signed in July for two ATR 72-600s. The second is planned for delivery before the end of the year. The ATR 72-600s will upgrade Air …
Ethiopia has launched visa on arrival service for all African travelers effective November 1, 2018. The service was launched at a colorful ceremony held at the headquarters of the African Union Commission in the presence of the African Union Commission Chairperson, Ethiopian high government officials, African Ambassadors residing in Addis Ababa, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, invited guests and media. …
The Management of King Shaka International Airport, South Africa, says it is excited to welcome British Airways’ maiden flight to the airport. The Airport Management says the commencement of direct flights between Durban and London by British Airways is the result of its intensive collaboration with the airline, tourism bodies, as well as provincial and local government authorities. Mr. Terence …
…As Salam Taofeeq Oluwatoyin Is Appointed Non-Executive Director The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahcoaviance) has announced the appointment of Mr. Sehinde Fadeni Oladapo as its Chairman, Board of Directors. In a notice sent to the Nigerian Stock Exchange, (NSE), the Company stated that the appointment of Mr. Oladapo took effect on October 25, 2018. Oladapo takes over from Arc …
