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The Federal Government through Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) will continue to support Gambia and other needy nations in the training of meteorological technicians to highlight the importance attached to the contribution of meteorology to sustainable socio-economic development, as well as safety of citizens. The Honorable Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika stated this at the inaugural graduation ceremony of …
Senator Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation recently announced the designation of four international Nigerian airports, the Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Lagos; Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja; Port-Harcourt International Airport, and the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as special economic zones. The announcement followed the approval granted by President Muhammadu Buhari to that effect. The Nigeria Ministry …
Accreditation assesses health measures against established global standards Airports Council International (ACI) World has extended its Airport Health Accreditation programme which assists airports to demonstrate to passengers, regulators, and governments that they are prioritizing health and safety in a measurable, established manner. The programme is supported by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and, since it was launched …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has welcomed the relaxation of COVID-19 border measures for vaccinated passengers, and the broader use of affordable antigen testing adopted by Spain and France this week. This is tempered by ongoing disappointment at the failure to implement harmonized measures across Europe and deep frustration at the lack of coordination among governments worldwide …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) said international tourist arrivals were down 83% in the first quarter of 2021 as widespread travel restrictions remained in place. However, the UNWTO Confidence Index shows signs of a slow uptick in confidence. UNWTO revealed that between January and March 2021 destinations around the world welcomed 180 million fewer international arrivals compared to the …
The Covid-19 pandemic continues its devastating effects on the aviation, travel and tourism industry. The number of Covid-19 infection cases globally continues to increase in absolute terms though the rate of infection is on the decline in all world regions in April compared to prior months. The number of infection cases worldwide exceeded 165m as at 20 May 2021. …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has welcomed the agreement by the G20 Tourism Ministers to support the safe restoration of mobility by following the G20 Rome Guidelines for the Future of Tourism. IATA urged G20 governments to quickly follow up their endorsement of the guidelines with actions, particularly the five-point agenda to safely restore mobility. Willie …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to ensure that high costs for COVID-19 testing don’t put travel out of reach for individuals and families. To facilitate an efficient restart of international travel, COVID-19 testing must be affordable as well as timely, widely available and effective. An IATA sampling of costs for PCR tests – the …
Ethiopian has expressed readiness to resume flight services to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA), Enugu, Eastern Nigeria, as soon the Nigerian Government gives permission for the commencement of international flights into the airport. Senait Ataklet, the Traffic and Sales Manager of Ethiopian, disclosed this when she and her team visited Hon. Nnlim Nnaji, the Chairman of Nigeria’s House of …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has released two publications as part of its Eco-Airport Toolkit e-collection focusing on climate resilient airports and water management at airports. Each publication provides States with practical information for decision makers engaged in green airport planning and design. Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Council President highlighted: “The pace of innovation in all aspects of aviation …
