Boeing And FASESA Graduate 2,626 African Students From Third Pathways To Space Program
The Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing have celebrated “the graduation of…
August 10
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certifies New Boeing 737-7 Airplane
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has received an amended type certificate for…
Eve Air Mobility Achieves First Transition Flight Milestone On eVTOL Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility has confirmed that “its engineering prototype has…
Arcus Infrastructure Partners Acquires 74% Stake Of TrueNoord
Regional aircraft lessor, TrueNoord, has confirmed “the completion of the…
Malawi CAA Appoints Mr. Alfred Capchin Mtilatila As Director General
The Malawi Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Board of Directors has…
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Mr. Miguel Carneiro Replaces Mr. Nelson Oliveira As TAAG Angola Airlines’ CEO
TAAG Angola Airlines has confirmed “the appointment of the new members of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, marking…
August 13
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Airlink Adds Doha To Its Network Through Codeshare Agreement With Qatar Airways
South African-based carrier, Airlink has confirmed the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways by placing its code on…
August 13
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ANAC Angola Validates Mr. Iuri Neto Appointment As TAAG Angola Airlines’ Accountable Manager
The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) Angola has validated “the appointment of Mr. Iuri Neto, TAAG Angola Airlines’ Chief Operating…
August 13
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Uganda Airlines Launches Scheduled Direct Flights To Accra And Kigali
Uganda’s flag carrier, Uganda Airlines has confirmed “the launch of scheduled direct flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding…
August 13
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Ethiopian Airlines Expands Landing Gear Exchange Program To 787-9 Fleet
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have signed “an agreement to expand their participation in the 787 Landing Gear Exchange…
August 7
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Air Sierra Leone Resumes London-Freetown & London-Banjul Flight Operations
Air Sierra Leone has confirmed “the resumption of its London–Freetown and London–Banjul flight operations following the successful completion of key…
August 7
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Airport News
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional Rosenbauer Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF)…
June 2
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Airports Company South Africa Appoints Mr. Charles Shilowa As Acting CEO
The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has appointed Mr. Charles…
ZACL Signs Strategic MoU With Copperbelt University To Drive Digital Transformation With ERP Development
The Zambia Airports Corporation Limited (ZACL) has signed “a Memorandum…
Madagascar Airlines Unveils Lounge And Agency At Ivato Airport’s New Terminal
Madagascar Airlines has unveiled its new Business Lounge and the…
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Mr. Miguel Carneiro Replaces Mr. Nelson Oliveira As TAAG Angola Airlines’ CEO
TAAG Angola Airlines has confirmed “the appointment of the new members of its Board of Directors and Executive Committee, marking…
August 13
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Airlink Adds Doha To Its Network Through Codeshare Agreement With Qatar Airways
South African-based carrier, Airlink has confirmed the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways by placing its code on…
August 13
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ANAC Angola Validates Mr. Iuri Neto Appointment As TAAG Angola Airlines’ Accountable Manager
The National Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC) Angola has validated “the appointment of Mr. Iuri Neto, TAAG Angola Airlines’ Chief Operating…
August 13
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Nigeria CAA To Introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology To Aid Baggage Tracking
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has resolved to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology across domestic and…
August 13
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Uganda Airlines Launches Scheduled Direct Flights To Accra And Kigali
Uganda’s flag carrier, Uganda Airlines has confirmed “the launch of scheduled direct flights to Accra, Ghana, and Kigali, Rwanda, expanding…
August 13
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NiMet Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification For Aeronautical Meteorological Services At Yola, Osubi And Owerri Airports
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification for Aeronautical Meteorological Services at the Yola, Osubi and Owerri…
August 13
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Boeing And FASESA Graduate 2,626 African Students From Third Pathways To Space Program
The Future African Space Explorers STEM Academy (FASESA) and Boeing have celebrated “the graduation of 2,626 students from the third…
August 10
MONDAY UKOHA
Ethiopian Airlines Expands Landing Gear Exchange Program To 787-9 Fleet
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines have signed “an agreement to expand their participation in the 787 Landing Gear Exchange…
August 7
MONDAY UKOHA
Air Sierra Leone Resumes London-Freetown & London-Banjul Flight Operations
Air Sierra Leone has confirmed “the resumption of its London–Freetown and London–Banjul flight operations following the successful completion of key…
August 7
MONDAY UKOHA
Emirates And SAA Expand Codeshare Partnership
South African Airways (SAA) and Emirates have confirmed “an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and…
August 7
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Nigeria And Canada Conclude Expanded Air Transport Agreement
Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada has concluded an expanded Air Transport Agreement between Canada and Nigeria with Nigeria’s Federal Ministry…
August 7
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U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certifies New Boeing 737-7 Airplane
Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has received an amended type certificate for the new 737-7 airplane by the U.S Federal Aviation Administration…
August 4
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Eve Air Mobility Achieves First Transition Flight Milestone On eVTOL Aircraft
Eve Air Mobility has confirmed that “its engineering prototype has completed its first partial transition flight, marking an important milestone…
August 4
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TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Cargo Service To Lusaka, Zambia
TAAG Angola Airlines’ Cargo Business Unit has launched “its inaugural cargo service to Lusaka, the capital of Zambia, reinforcing the…
July 31
MONDAY UKOHA
African Airlines Record 4.7% Increase In June 2026 Air Cargo Demand
African Airlines record 6.7% Increase in June 2026 Passenger Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets…
July 30
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Aircraft Financing in Africa: How African Airlines Are Transforming Fleet Financing
By Tristan Brouard Africa’s aviation industry stands at a critical juncture. With a rapidly growing…
June 17
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Integrating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) into Africa’s Air Traffic Management System
By Bakam Amin Baranzan Introduction Emerging as a transformative technology in Africa, drones offer cost-effective,…
August 29
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Aircraft Engine and Sustainable Aviation in Africa
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April 17
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Air Traffic Management in Africa: Post Covid-19 Opportunities
By Monday Ukoha COVID 19 has changed the global air transport industry in many ways.…
August 23
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Drones Are Making The Difference In Africa
Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors…
August 14
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Improving Passenger Experience At African Airports
By Hani El-Assaad The past year saw a resurgence in demand for air travel to,…
February 10
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Airbus Drives Momentum In Sustainability, Leads Ambitious Moon And Hybrid Energy Research
Builds Global Partnerships, Capabilities For Future Sustainable Energy By Roland Ohaeri In…
December 16
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AFI Week Re-Ignites Africa’s Coordinated Capacity Building Efforts For Aviation
By Roland Ohaeri Unlocking Political Will Perhaps, the most outstanding outcome of the…
June 9
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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…
December 15
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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…
October 18
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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…
August 20
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ATM: Is Single African Sky Realistic?
By Roland Ohaeri Individual And Coordinated Wins Recently, South Sudan announced it had taken…
August 20
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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…
June 17
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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…
June 11
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Regional Connectivity Will Be Crucial To Getting The World Turning Again – ATR
From A Crisis, There Is Often An Opportunity The aviation industry is facing the longest…
May 5
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Policy News
ITAerea Aeronautical Business School Honours AFCAC For Advancing Aviation Capacity Building In Africa
The International Air Transport and Aeronautical Business School (ITAerea) has recognized the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) for its commitment…
June 19
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AWAYA Calls For Investment In Women And Youth To Tackle Talent Shortage In The African Aviation Industry
Leaders and representatives of the African Women and Youth in Aviation (AWAYA) have called for urgent investment in skills development,…
June 19
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Namibia Calls For SAATM To Move From Commitments To Implementation
Speaking at the African Air Transport Convention & Expo, Namibia’s Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Hans Haikali has…
June 18
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AFRAA Calls On African Governments To Support SAF Production On The Continent Through Subsidies And Scale Ups
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has called on African governments to support Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production on the continent.…
June 18
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African Ministers Adopt Lomé Declaration At African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026
Launches AFCAC Solidarity Commitment 2026-2028 At the day two of the Maiden edition of the African Air Transport Convention &…
June 17
MONDAY UKOHA
Rwanda And Togo Presidents And Ex President Obasanjo Headline First-Ever African Air Transport Convention And Expo In Lomé
Ministers and Heads of Delegation responsible for Transport, Tourism, Trade and Finance from African Union Member States are currently gathered…
June 16
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IATA And ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Boosting Sustainable Aviation Fuels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) at the ICAO Aviation Climate Week announced…
June 2
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Ghana CAA Celebrates 40th Anniversary Showcasing Unity And Diversity
The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a colourful “event, which featured traditional cooking, drumming,…
June 2
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ICAO Urges Strict Adherence To Health Protocols & WHO Guidance Amid Ebola Outbreak
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has urged “governments and aviation stakeholders to adhere strictly to World Health Organization (WHO)…
May 26
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AFCAC To Host First African Air Transport Convention And Expo
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in collaboration with the African Union (AU), African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat…
May 26
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Dr. Alain St. Ange To Receive Prestigious Clevenard Global Award
African tourism leader and former Seychelles Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports & Marine, Dr.…
February 16
MONDAY UKOHA
How ‘Amazing Tanzania’ Recaptured Global Attention
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan steers a safari vehicle across the Serengeti in The Royal…
February 13
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BAGASOO: The Case For More Collaboration And Government Support
By Monday Ukoha Regional Collaboration Is Driving Safety Improvements Aviation safety in Africa has continued…
August 15
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) And The Future Of Air Traffic Management
By Dina Abd Elghany We have been told that the machine now thinks, feels, decides,…
August 14
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New Horizons In African Aviation: Insights Into Air Cargo Trends, Challenges, And Growth
By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data…
April 17
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Aviation In Egypt: Women Breaking Barriers
By Dina Abd Elghany Women are the essence of humanity and the cornerstone of society…
April 17
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Interviews
We Are Driving Capacity In Accident Investigation Across BAG States
Engr. Charles Irikefe Erhueh, Commissioner, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) in this interview…
August 14
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TPConnects and AFRAA Unveil Landmark Whitepaper on the Future of Airline Distribution in Africa
In a pivotal step for African aviation, TPConnects Technologies and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA)…
June 24
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Cameroon’s Aviation Industry: Laying The Foundation For A Competitive And Sustainable Future
Mrs. Paule Assoumou Koki, Director General, Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) in this interview with…
June 16
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Growing Opportunities In Kenya’s Aviation Industry
Ms. Liz Aluvanze is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Association of Air Operators, she…
February 10
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We Are Working Together To Grow Aviation In Sierra Leone – Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie
The Director General of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie is passionate…
August 29
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African Airlines Need to Work Together To Improve Connectivity
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April 17
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African Governments Should Invest In STEM Education
Mr. Chamsou Andjorin, Coordinator of AAIG (African Aviation Industry Group) in this interview with Aviation…
January 4
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African Airlines Need To Work On Their Cost Structure
Aviation & Allied Business Journal had an exclusive discussion with Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO,…
January 4
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We Support SAATM To Improve Connectivity In Africa
ACI Africa is at the heart of driving innovative leadership for the African airport sector.…
August 23
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Lam Mozambique Airlines Primed For Future Growth And Opportunities
Eng. Joao Carlos Po Jorge, General Director (CEO) of LAM Mozambique Airlines is a veteran…
February 23
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
August 16
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Raising Africa’s Contributions At ICAO
Mr. Estanislao Esono Anguesomo is the Permanent Representative of Equatorial Guinea on the ICAO Council.…
June 14
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Juan Carlos Salazar Pushes For Africa’s Growth
As aviation recovery builds up following the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, African DGCAs and…
June 14
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Milestones To Improved Aircraft Financing For Africa
Othman Chaoui is an Aviation Executive, with over two decades experience in aircraft financing, and…
June 9
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Valediction – Chris Zweigenthal Hopes For 10% Of Global Passenger Marketshare In Africa In 10 Years
Mr. Chris Zweigenthal is the immediate-past Chief Executive Officer of Airlines Association Of Southern Africa…
August 20
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Nigerian Updates
Nigeria CAA To Introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology To Aid Baggage Tracking
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has resolved to introduce Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage…
August 13
MONDAY UKOHA
NiMet Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification For Aeronautical Meteorological Services At Yola, Osubi And Owerri Airports
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification…
Nigeria And Canada Conclude Expanded Air Transport Agreement
Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada has concluded an expanded Air…
Nigeria And Canada To Launch Direct Flights
Nigeria and Canada have taken a major step to launch…
AVM Suleh Outlines 7 Strategic Imperatives To Reposition Nigeria’s Aviation Industry
Air Officer Commanding, Logistics Command of the Nigerian Air Force,…
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Allied Aviation
IATA, CANSO, And ACI Launch Joint Runway Safety Initiative
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) and Airports Council International (ACI) have launched…
July 28
MONDAY UKOHA
Session 1: Accelerating The Implementation Of SAATM
Session 1 brought together senior representatives from the African Union Commission, UNECA, the African Development Bank, Afreximbank, the Government of…
July 24
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Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi: Driving Air Connectivity And Innovation In Africa’s Air Transport Industry
Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi is the driving force behind a new era of collaboration in African aviation. As Secretary General of…
July 24
MONDAY UKOHA
African Air Transport Convention 2026: Lome Opens The Door To One African Sky
For years, African aviation has lived in the space between ambition and action. This gap was bridged during the first…
July 24
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The Signed Lome Ministerial Declaration
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July 9
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IATA Announces Roberto Alvo As Chair Of The IATA Board of Directors
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that “Mr. Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group, has taken up…
June 8
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IATA Announces Fiona Omondi And Others As Winners Of The Diversity & Inclusion Awards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced Ms. Fiona Omondi, Ms. Rania Alturki and LATAM Airlines Group as the…
June 8
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IATA To Modernise Global Baggage Messaging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched “the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive…
May 20
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Embraer’s Next‑Generation Praetor 600E Earns Triple Certification From ANAC, FAA, and EASA
Aircraft manufacturer, Embraer’s Praetor 600E has earned “triple certification from Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil), the…
May 4
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Riyadh To Host Routes World 2026
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 31st World Route Development Forum (Routes World 2026), the premier global event…
September 10
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Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria Holds 2022 National Transport Summit Abuja November
The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIOTA) will hold the 2022 National Transport Summit from November 29 –December…
October 27
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Ethiopian Airlines Opens a Five-Star In-Terminal Hotel Inside Addis
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has completed the first phase of its In-Terminal Hotel construction. In…
September 16
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SAHCO REAFFIRMS ITS CONTINOUS SUPPORT FOR NDLEA ON WAR AGAINST DRUGS
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has declared its continuous support to Nigeria’s fight against peddling of controlled substances. The…
August 18
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Ethiopian Airlines Orders Africa’s First A350-1000
Ethiopian Airlines Group has upsized four of its A350-900 on order to the largest variant of the A350 Family, the…
July 28
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ATR Appoints Nathalie Tarnaud Laude As Chief Executive Officer
ATR has announced the appointment of Nathalie Tarnaud Laude, as its new Chief Executive Officer effective from 17 September. Nathalie…