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The Nigerian aviation industry’s growth over the years has been on a downward trajectory inspite of the indicative huge spend in technology and digitalization across the aviation ecosystem giving rise to the increasing reliance on technology and digital systems. However, these investments in technology also bring along cybersecurity risks that could significantly impact the industry’s operations and reputation. As cyber …
Recently, I was on a flight that was severely delayed with most passengers trying to bring their luggage into the cabin. There was simply no space on board. The flight ended up leaving more than an hour late. No doubt fears of their bags being misplaced or long delays waiting at the baggage carousel were weighing heavily on most passengers’ …
Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors and industries. In this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business, Mr. Kush Gadhia, Chief Executive Officer, Astral Aeriel Solutions discussed drone technology, advantages, evolution, regulations, challenges and its uses in aviation and other sectors. Q: Your parent company Astral Aviation is engaged in …
By Monday Ukoha Boosting Intra African Trade through SAATM and AfCFTA Africa does not trade much with itself. While African export economy is tilted and focused on Europe, Asia and North America, trade between countries of the continent has lagged. This is not to discountenance the informal trade between countries. Historically, and seen by some as one of the outcomes …
By Dainius Staniulis The Covid-19 pandemic has stirred up global aviation thrusting ACMI operators to new highs. As airlines all over the world turn to ACMI for flexible solutions, the African market has only now started to discover the true potential of wet-leasing as a capacity support mechanism. According to Dainius Staniulis, Vice President Commercial at Avion Express, the …
Africa is at the threshold of air transport revolution. Adefunke Adeyemi, the Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), is a key force driving this change, as AFCAC, the Executing Agency of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), is leading a new ambitious campaign to accelerate air interconnectivity within Africa starting with 19 SAATM-ready States. In this …
By Roland Ohaeri Watershed Africa has demonstrated reinvigorated confidence and zeal to establish effective air transport liberalization within the continent for the benefit of African Airlines and economies, with the launch of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) Pilot Implementation Project (PIP) in Dakar, Senegal, during the 23rd Yamoussoukro Decision Day (YD-Day) celebration. According to the African Civil …
Builds Global Partnerships, Capabilities For Future Sustainable Energy By Roland Ohaeri In an ambitious quest for clean and sustainable energy, Airbus says it is making progress in its research initiatives to explore the benefits of hydrogen, hybrid energy, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and energy from the moon to power sustainability in future aviation. Airbus’ current preoccupations in …
By Roland Ohaeri Exciting Potential Business aviation is one aspect of the aviation industry that is re-defining the future of air transport in Africa, as the continent strives to transform trade and economic integration across the continent under specific initiatives such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), Free Movement Protocol, Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), …
Alain St.Ange here discusses how Africa can take the lead in tourism and make its huge tourism potential work for the continent. As recovery in aviation and economic activities return, Africa must explore ways of making tourism even more attractive. Q: You were the successful tourism minister of the Seychelles who turned tourism around to reach new heights. What …
