Banjul Accord Group Strengthens Ties For Aviation Development In West Africa

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By Aminat Bakare The 18th Plenary Session of the Banjul Accord Group (BAG), held in Abuja, Nigeria, from May 19-21, 2025, adopted far-reaching recommendations. The event brought together delegates from the seven BAG member states, including Nigeria, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Gambia, Liberia, Guinea and Cabo Verde, as well as stakeholders and representatives from related aviation bodies. The Plenary was opened …

Digital Improvement: EGYPTAIR Embarks On Digital Transformation With SITA

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In line with its digital transformation strategy and the goal of improving operational efficiency, EGYPTAIR has “entered into a strategic partnership with SITA” to “modernize EGYPTAIR’s communication systems and digital infrastructure using advanced solutions like SITA Connect Go.” SITA says this strategic modernization “equips EGYPTAIR with scalable, cloud-native connectivity to meet growing bandwidth, security, and automation demands. With SITA Connect …

81ST IATA AGA: Willie Walsh Highlights Industry Growth Amidst Challenges, Urges Governments to Leave Aerospace out of Trade Wars

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The global aviation industry has “remained strong and relevant” and is expected to reach new heights and “Traveler numbers will soon top 5 billion annually,” and the air cargo transport reaching 69 million tons, according to the Director General of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Mr. Willie Walsh. The IATA DG also urged states to leave aerospace industry out of …

Cameroon’s Aviation Industry: Laying The Foundation For A Competitive And Sustainable Future

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Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal discussed the growth and development of the air transport sector in Cameroon, airport infrastructure development, the promotion of sustainable aviation in the African aviation sector, SAATM implementation amongst other topics that are peculiar to the African aviation sector. Q: How …

Aircraft Manufacturers And The Future Of MRO Services In Africa

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by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the industry. One major sector that will play a critical role in this growth is the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services sector. Industry figures project that between 2024 and 2033 Africa’s MRO spend with be about 32.6Billion USD. Boeing projects …

Aviation In Egypt: Women Breaking Barriers

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By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society in the field of civil aviation, where responsibilities are immense, and the need for precision and skill knows no gender, appearance, or discrimination. Women have always made outstanding contributions in air traffic control, piloting aircraft, system maintenance, aircraft engineering, and information systems. Women in Egypt …

Africa’s MRO Services Providers Need To Adapt

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ExecuJet MRO Services is one of the largest business aviation MRO providers in Africa. Mr. Vince Goncalves, Regional VP Africa, ExecuJet MRO Services in this interview with Aviation & Allied Business discussed the trends, challenges and opportunities in the MRO sector in Africa amongst other pertinent issues in the African aviation sector. Q: What are some of the notable trends …

Overland Airways Continues Strategic Route Expansion

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Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and Lagos-Jalingo Flights Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline has continued its strategic route expansion with its recent partnership with the Niger State government, to commence “flight services to Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport Minna, the capital city of Niger State from Lagos and Abuja, effective April 23, 2025.” …

Safety in The African Aviation Sector: The Way Forward

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A spate of tragedy was visited on the aviation industry in December 2024; seven (7) devastating incidents and accidents across countries, including Kazakhstan, South Korea, Canada, Norway, Germany, and the UAE, taking hundreds of precious lives. A celebratory end of the year quickly turned into a series of tragic events within a short time frame, that not only raised questions …

Tackling The Menace Of Unruly Passengers

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In response to increasing incidence of unruly passengers, Aviator Airport Alliance has commenced training for airport staff who are faced with dealing with increasing incidence of unruly passengers. “This training involves essential conflict management techniques, enabling staff to handle tense situations with de-escalation and stress management strategies. By recognizing passenger profiles and identifying triggers such as fatigue, intoxication, or anxiety, …