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Ensuring Effective MRO Support In African Airlines

By Jim Kovacs According to the African Airlines' Association (AFRAA) capacity in February 2022 increased to 64% up from 53% up from the month before. AFRAA estimates that air travel passenger figures peaked at almost 50% capacity. During the same period international travel by African...
Embraer Launches New Freighter Program

Innovation Embraer says it has developed a program to convert pre-owned E190s and E195s from passenger jets to freighters in response to the explosive growth in e-commerce and increased demand for cargo capacity especially to smaller markets, with deliveries planned for 2024. According to Embraer, rather...
President Buhari Issues Directive For Second Abuja Airport Runway, Commissions Lagos New Terminal

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari recently commissioned the new Murtala Muhammedu International Airport (MMIA) Terminal 2 in Lagos. The President said he is confident that the new terminal, with sixty-six check-in-counters, sixteen Immigration desks at arrival, twenty-eight Immigration...
ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) addressing national civil aviation responses to public health emergencies, and the security and inspection of travel and related health documents. ...
How Aircraft Exterior Cleaning Can Save You Money On A Costly Repainting Process

Manufacturers recommend that their aircraft should be repainted every 5 to 7 years. In reality, and due to the expense involved, some airlines and aircraft operators try to hold out for as long as 10 years, a practice which is made possible by regular...
What's The Future, As Converted-Freighter Bucks The Trend In Africa?

By Roland Ohaeri Astonishing First Kenya Airways' Hazel Wachira, an Aeronautical Development Engineer and UAS (Drone) Instructor Operator, led a project that converted two Kenya Airways Dreamliner jets to cargo aircraft when COVID-19 pandemic grounded passenger planes, which was the first in the world. This feat,"completed...
What Will Airport Investors And Airlines Find In Mombasa ACI-Africa Summit?

Mombasa is an alluring sight for tourists. With its fast-rising profile in Kenya and Africa's airports and tourism reckoning, Mombasa is ramping up its total attractions including air cargo. This why it will not be surprising to see many delegates attending the Airports Council...
Using Flow Analytics To Better Manage The Use And Cleaning Of Restrooms

Never have the restroom habits of travellers been of quite as much interest to airport operators as they have become over the last two years. While airports have always had to maintain high hygiene standards, the pandemic has forced a renewed focus on how...
Nigeria Aviation Industry Outlook In 2022

The year 2021 was so challenging for the African aviation industry as it struggled to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. The International Air Transport Association 2021 report on the economic performance of airlines in the industry stated that Africa is lagging behind other regions...
How Africa Can Turn Around Its Cargo Market

The air cargo sector bucks the trend as COVID-19-related uncertainty creates apprehension in the aviation industry. Yet Africa remains at the dismal 2% of global air cargo figures. Glyn Hughes, Director General of The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA), explains how Africa can achieve...

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COVID-19: How Well Have African Airlines Recovered?

By Roland Ohaeri Alliance In The Offing The big question as to whether Africa could ...
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Driving Safety Standards And Targets In The ESAF Region

Historically, the aviation industry in the ESAF Region was the envy of the world for ...
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Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies

By Boni Dibate CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and ...
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ATM: Is Single African Sky Realistic?

By Roland Ohaeri Individual And Coordinated Wins Recently, South Sudan announced it had taken control ...
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Africa’s Cargo Market And Opportunities In Aircraft Conversion

By Patrick Leopold Over the last couple of years, levels of air cargo within the ...
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Enhancing Financing Of Aviation Recovery From Within Africa

By Roland Ohaeri Uncertain Steps No one was expecting the magnitude of the COVID-19 ...
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AFRICAN AIRLINE NEWS

RwandAir Launches ‘Eggs-Cellent’ Value Easter Sale

Promotion RwandAir says it has launched a network-wide Easter sale, with super savings of 15% off all available fares. The ...
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Ensuring Effective MRO Support In African Airlines

By Jim Kovacs According to the African Airlines’ Association (AFRAA) capacity in February 2022 increased to 64% up from 53% ...
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Embraer Launches New Freighter Program

Innovation Embraer says it has developed a program to convert pre-owned E190s and E195s from passenger jets to freighters in ...
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Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Sign Memorandum of Understanding For New 777-8 Freighter

Expansion …Boeing, Ethiopian Airlines Sign Memorandum of Understanding For New 777-8 Freighter Boeing says it has signed a Memorandum of ...
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BESTFLY Signs Purchase Agreement for First Bell 505 Sale in West Africa

Expansion BESTFLY an Angolan aviation company, says it has signed a purchase agreement with Bell Textron for a Bell 505 ...
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AASA Welcomes Appointment Of South Africa’s New Air Services Councils

The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) welcomes the appointment of South Africa’s new air services councils, calling on them ...
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President Buhari Issues Directive For Second Abuja Airport Runway, Commissions Lagos New Terminal

The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari recently commissioned the new Murtala Muhammedu International Airport ...
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ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices ...
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How Aircraft Exterior Cleaning Can Save You Money On A Costly Repainting Process

Manufacturers recommend that their aircraft should be repainted every 5 to 7 years. In reality, and due to the expense ...
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FOREIGN AIRLINE NEWS

Brussels Airlines Launches New “Management Trainee” Programme

Initiative Brussels Airlines says it has launched a 24-month rotational programme for bright and motivated young graduates who want to ...
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Air Arabia Celebrates 18th Anniversary With Launch Of New Uniform

Milestone Air Arabia Group has evolved to become a leading publicly listed company constantly creating value for its customers and ...
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British Airways Selects Airbus A320neo To Represent Its Sustainability Vision

Sustainability British Airways (BA) has selected its A320neo aircraft as the face of its new sustainability campaign BA Better World ...
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Emirates Seeks 3,000 Cabin Crew, 500 Airport Services Employees To Support Operations Increase

Ramp-Up Emirates says it has started a worldwide campaign to recruit 3,000 cabin crew and 500 airport services employees to ...
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