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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced industry performance statistics for 2017, stating that air passenger numbers in Africa has risen by 6.6% from what it was in 2016. IATA in its World Air Transport Statistics released recently states that Africa has 88.5 million passengers in 2017 which is up 6.6% over 2016. IATA states that worldwide annual air …
Bombardier has announced the appointment of Mr. Alain Rondeau as Senior Vice President, Legal Services, Bombardier Inc., effective immediately. Mr. Alain Rondeau succeeds Mr. Daniel Desjardins who retires as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, Bombardier Inc., effective December 31, 2018. Over the next four months, Mr. Desjardins will focus on a smooth transition of responsibilities to Mr. …
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing’s KC-46 tanker program a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), verifying that its refueling and mission avionics systems meet FAA requirements. The milestone marks completion of KC-46 FAA certification. To receive its STC, Boeing’s team completed a series of lab, ground and flight tests, which commenced in 2015. As part of the required …
In response to the rapid growth of the drone and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) market worldwide, Airports Council International (ACI) World has today launched a policy paper on drones providing informed and practical recommendations for airports. Drone operations are expected to soon surpass the number of manned aircraft operations and airport operators have a vested interest in the development …
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 …
