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The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) through its decision adopted on 31st March, 2016 has condemned “the violation by the Islamic Republic of Iran of the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, including their sovereign airspaces, contrary to Article 1 of the 1944 Convention on International …
The Board of InterGlobe Aviation Limited (IndiGo) has appointed “Mr. William Walsh as the Chief Executive Officer, subject to Regulatory approvals.” According to IndiGo, “Mr. Walsh’s tenure at IATA comes to a close on the 31st of July, 2026, and he is expected to join no later than on the 3rd of August, 2026.” Welcoming Mr. Walsh, Mr. Vikram Singh …
African Airlines record 4.8% Increase in February 2026 Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing that “African airlines saw a 21.0% year-on-year increase in demand for air cargo in February, the strongest rise of all regions. Capacity increased by 17.3% year-on-year.” It can be recalled that in January …
The Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Rev. Stephen Wilfred Arthur has been honoured by the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations Africa and Middle East (IFATCA AFM) Region and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) Africa. The GCAA says, the Excellence in Aviation Leadership and Safety Award “recognises Rev. Arthur’s outstanding contributions to aviation safety, security, …
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have signed “a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance humanitarian air services and strengthen emergency response operations across Nigeria.” The aviation authority says the agreement signed in Abuja establishes “a strategic framework to improve access to life-saving aid, particularly in hard-to-reach and crisis-affected areas.” Director-General Civil …
AviaDev has announced that “Aaron Munetsi, Chief Executive Officer of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), will receive the AviaDev 2026 Ato Girma Wake Lifetime Achievement Award for an outstanding contribution to route development and African aviation, recognising nearly four decades of experience in African aviation demonstrating leadership and dedication to advancing aviation connectivity across Africa.” AviaDev says, “the …
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer has celebrated “the 25th anniversary of its Master of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, which has become one of the main gateways for engineers seeking to work at the company.” The aircraft manufacturer says, “the professional Master’s degree is offered in partnership with the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA) in Brazil.” Embraer said: “Over this period, 1,800 newly …
Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has confirmed that “the Government of Ghana has officially reverted the name of Kotoka International Airport to its original name, Accra International Airport.” According to the Ministry, “the facility was originally known as Accra International Airport before its redesignation. The government has considered it appropriate to restore the airport to its former and internationally recognised name.” …
Nigeria’s leading domestic airline, Overland Airways has announced “the resumption of flight services to Akure from Lagos, effective March 23, 2026.” According to Overland Airways, it will “operate the Lagos-Akure-Lagos route from Monday to Saturday every week, offering morning arrival and departure into and from Akure. Overland Airways flights will depart from Lagos to Akure at 08:30am and Akure to …
Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced the signing of a strategic interline agreement with South African regional airline, CemAir. Kenya Airways says, “this partnership will significantly expand the airline’s network by enabling seamless connections via Johannesburg (JNB) and Cape Town (CPT), further strengthening connectivity across key markets in Africa.” According to Kenya Airways, “under this agreement, KQ customers …
