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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to IATA, Public health organizations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron. WHO’s advice for international traffic in …
Air transport leaders and decision makers set a roadmap for transformation and the economic development of air transport in Africa at the 53rd AFRAA Annual General Assembly & Summit that has concluded today. The event was held under the patronage of the Government of Angola under the theme: “Flightpath to Africa’s resilient travel ecosystem.” The AFRAA AGA is the premier …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has called for a Public-Private Partnership in the area of Meteorological infrastructure. Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, DG/CEO of NiMet while speaking at the Brazil-Nigeria Aviation Trade Forum (AVIDEF 2021), said the Agency is seeking for partnership in the area of Meteorological infrastructures to close the gap in Meteorological deficiency. Prof. Matazu who was represented by …
By Monday Ukoha It is commonplace to say that African airlines situation has been complicated by the COVID 19 Pandemic which is regarded as the single most negatively impactful event on the global air transport industry since World War II. For Africa, COVID 19 met many African airlines already in precarious situation though the airlines industry was witnessing …
Kenya Airways (KQ) and the USAID Reducing Opportunities for Unlawful Transport of Endangered Species (ROUTES) Partnership have come together to create awareness of the continued fight against illegal wildlife trade. Through the partnership, Kenya Airways has launched a video to create stakeholders’ awareness about protecting the nation’s national heritage. This effort is part of KQ’s sustainability strategy to contribute to Africa’s …
Senator Hadi Sirika, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, has congratulated Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu, Director-General/CEO of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), on his appointment into the Executive Council of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). Professor Matazu, who is also the Permanent Representative of Nigeria with the Meteorology regulatory body, was elected at the seventy-third session of the Executive Council of …
United Nigeria Airlines has announced that it will increase the number of flights from Lagos to Abuja and vice versa with two additional flights daily. The airline on its twitter page said the additional flights will commence from May 7, 2021. United Nigeria Airlines recently revealed that it has completed plans to build Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) …
African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and Airports Council International Africa (ACI Africa) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to materialize their cooperation. Under the framework of the MoU, AFRAA and ACI Africa will mutually support the development of the air transport industry in Africa through collaborative actions to address safe, secure, seamless, environmentally-friendly and affordable air travel, among others. The …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced the publication of the 2020 Safety Report and released data for the 2020 safety performance of the commercial airline industry. According to IATA, the total number of accidents decreased from 52 in 2019 to 38 in 2020. The total number of fatal accidents decreased from 8 in 2019 to 5 in 2020. …
The impact of the COVID-19 brought momentary set-back to the industry already facing pre-COVID-19 challenges. It, however, did not deter this year’s edition of the African Aviation Industry Group (AAIG) Aeropolitical Forum held in November 2020which brought 140 participants from African airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), Airports, Airline Associations, Ministries and related agencies, private sector groups, and aviation service …
