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Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has been certified by ETA umweltmanagement Ltd., an independent environmental verifier, for establishing and maintaining environmental management system in compliance with the requirements of ISO 14001:2015. Regarding the certificate, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines remarks: “We are very honored by the certification. The certification showcases our commitment to promote environmental sustainability and adhere …
CANSO, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, has identified key areas of focus for improving the safety, efficiency and effectiveness of air traffic management (ATM) in Africa and paving the way for a seamless sky. From robust industry partnerships, to embracing tools and technologies and finding common solutions to common problems, CANSO has called on the ATM community in Africa …
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has appointed Mr. Basil Agboarumi as the company’s new Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). His appointment as substantive MD/CEO was announced in a letter to him having served in an Acting capacity for the past six months. He holds a National Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from the Federal Polytechnic, …
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority has disproved the statements circulated by the Kenyan Air Traffic Controllers Association in their circular of 30 August 2018 regarding the safety of Ethiopian airspace following the illegal strike of Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Ethiopia. The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority assures the wider public as well as airlines, national civil aviation authorities and international …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised all intending travellers to stop patronising unregistered travel agencies. This is due to the recent increase in reports of fraudulent ticketing practices by unregistered travel agencies. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) 2015, Part 18.9.1 (111), prohibits the undertaking of the business of travel agency by any person in Nigeria, without a …
The 28th Airport Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) which was recently held in Brussels, Belgium, approved Resolutions committing ACI to maximizing the contributions of airports to maintaining and developing a safe, secure, environmentally sustainable, and customer-centric aviation system worldwide. The Assembly unanimously approved the six Resolutions which include: An effective approach to cyber security, upholding United Nations …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has appraised Cape Verde, South Africa, Mauritania, Togo and Egypt in terms of civil aviation safety, placing them as the top five countries with standard operational safety in Africa. The Minister of Tourism and Transportation, Cape Verde, Mr. José da Silva Gonçalves made the announcement in a meeting with the president of the board …
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), HE Moussa Faki Mahamat, informed the 31st Summit of the African Union in Nouakchott, Mauritania, in mid-June on the progress of the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM). More States are expected to sign the Solemn Commitment to the SAATM which had been signed by 26 States as of …
By Kayode Oyero Travel agencies play an important role in the aviation and tourism value chain. They serve as an interface between airlines and the travelling public. Travel agencies provide services which help airlines have time to focus more on things that matter. Some of the services they offer include sales of flight tickets based on a special agreement with …
Airline Commits To ECOWAS Community Objective Opens New Opportunity For Trade, Business Community Nigeria’s frontline airline, Overland Airways, on Sunday, August 12, 2018 began flight services from Lagos to Lome, Republic of Togo. The inaugural flight was warmly received by the aviation, business and leisure communities as an essential quick-link between both countries. Overland Airways’ inaugural flight took off …
