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The Federal Government of Nigeria said it will sign more Bilateral/Multilateral Air Services Agreement in the year 2021 for the benefit of air travellers and the nation at large. Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation, said this when he appeared before the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation for the 2021 Budget defence. Sen. Sirika states that the …
Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) said it has launched its first ‘Flight Procedural Design Training’ (FPD). According to ECAA, the FPD is the first self-designed and prepared type of training ever provided in Africa. The training, which will be supported by practical sessions, would enable trainees to design new Air Routes for the air transport service. Col. Wossenyeleh …
The Minister of Works and Transport (MWT), John Mutorwa, has inaugurated the new Namibia Civil Aviation Authority Board (NCAA) at the NCAA head office in Windhoek. The new members of the NCAA’s Board of Directors with effect from 4th November 2020 to 4th November 2024 are Bethuel T. Mujetenga, Kadiva Hamutumwa, Melkizeldek Uupindi, Josephine N. Amukwa, Fernando Somaeb and Martha N. …
Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly has published a resolution pledging support for the industry in recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Aviation is a major catalyst in supporting growth in other industries and is essential to the social and economic welfare across the world; it will be a key driver of the global economic recovery. The pandemic …
The aviation industry in Africa is set to celebrate the anniversary of the Yamoussoukro Decision (YD) on Friday, November 14, 2020 online. The YD is a continent-wide decision for the liberalization of the air transport industry in Africa with the attendant improvement of the industry to catalyze economic development in Africa. The 29th Assembly of the Heads of State …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. According to IATA, total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels (only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August). Capacity was down 63% compared to a year ago and load factor fell 21.8 …
Qatar Airways has launched its carbon offset programme. The airline’s passengers now have the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of booking. Qatar Airways said it carbon offset programme is built on a partnership with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Carbon Offset Programme, providing its customers with the assurance that …
Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals plunged 81% in July and 79% in August, traditionally the …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. According to IATA, with the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel suppliers. TIDS is an IATA program which provides a …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA said it expects full-year 2020 passenger numbers in Africa to reach only 30% of 2019 levels, down significantly from the 45% that was projected in July. According to IATA, the region is expected to see around 45 million travelers …
