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South Sudan said it will be welcoming the world’s international aviation operators and airliners into its skies following the launch of a state-of-the-art, online air space management system. The South Sudan Civil Aviation Authority (SSCAA) revealed that this move that will open up new routes, boost tourism and generate much-needed revenue for the economy. Operators of commercial, cargo and …
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Aviation, said its quest to establish an Aviation and Aerospace University has been boosted by the assurance of the National Universities Commission (NUC) to expedite action on the concept document submitted by Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation. Prof. Abubakar Adamu Rasheed, Executive Secretary, NUC, who gave the assurance after …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced that the parking process at the Hajj/Cargo terminal, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, has been automated and is scheduled to go live on Monday, July 5, 2021. According to FAAN, it has deployed a modern car park solution with a distinct entry gate and an exit gate. FAAN said users …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA), announces that Wrenelle Stander has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer, with effect from mid-July 2021 Ms. Stander takes over the reins from Chris Zweigenthal who is retiring from the industry body he has served with distinction for over 19 years. “Wrenelle, whose career includes extensive leadership experience in …
Airports Council International (ACI) has revealed that its new World forecasts for the global airport sector shows that approximately $2.4 trillion in airport total capital investments will be needed to address the long-term trend in passenger demand to 2040. According to ACI, the Global Outlook of Airport Capital Expenditure – Meeting Sustainable Development Goals and Future Air Travel Demand, …
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) said it has commenced the provision of technical support for the setting up of the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIIB). This was revealed at the conclusion of a two-day fact-finding mission to the Sierra Leone Aircraft Accident Incident Investigation Bureau (SL-AAIIB). Adeniji Oni, Head of the Nigerian Delegation noted: “As a …
Airports Council International (ACI) World has published guidance for airports in combating the global illegal trade of protected species of wild animals and plants. The ACI Combatting Wildlife Trafficking Handbook has been developed with the support of the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership to assist airports in addressing this global crime. Elephants are …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has launched a self-registration portal to make it easier for COVID-19 testing labs to join the IATA Travel Pass Lab Network. IATA’s Lab Network provides a list of eligible lab locations around the globe so that travelers can easily find a location for a COVID-19 test prior to travel. The newly launched …
Alain St. Ange, President of the African Tourism Board, and Cuthbert Ncube, Chairman of the Organisation have expressed sadness over the passing of President Kenneth Kaunda, the Founding President of Zambia. Alain St. Ange was joined by Cuthbert Ncube to express the African Tourism Board’s sympathy to the Government and People of Zambia and to the Kaunda family on …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has cautioned all Pilots over severe thunderstorms and other hazardous weather which hamper flight operations especially now that raining is here. This warning is a follow up to the Advisory Circular (AC) with reference no AC: NCAA-AEROMET – 31 addressed to all Pilots and Airline Operators and signed by the Director General, Capt. …
