NiMet And China Meteorological Administration Partner On Early Warning Systems & Institutional Development
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) and the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) have signed “a strategic…
October 15
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Nigeria CAA Inaugurates National Air Transport Economic Oversight Committee To Drive Ecowas Aviation Reforms
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),…
SITA To Acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions
Societe Internationale de Telecommunications Aeronautiques (SITA) is set to acquire…
IATA, Airbus & Accenture Study On Factors Affecting Demand And Supply Of Sustainable SAF
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture have…
Avolon Orders 35 Airbus A330-900, 75 A320neo Aircraft
Avolon orders 70 Trent 7000 Engines from Rolls-Royce Global aviation…
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AASA Elects Mr. Caneiro As Chairperson And Mr. Mosinyi As Deputy Chairperson
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected Mr. Miguel Caneiro as AASA’s Chairperson and Dr. Bao Mosinyi as…
October 13
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FL Technics Signs Agreement With Lufthansa Group For CFM56 Engine Maintenance
FL Technics Engine Services has signed “an agreement with Lufthansa Group’s Engine Management GmbH to support its engine maintenance needs.…
October 13
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AASA Urge For Decisive Execution To Turn Potential Into Aviation Growth
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO, Mr. Aaron Munetsi has charged Africa to “move decisively from ambition and…
October 13
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Jambojet Relaunches Direct Nairobi-Entebbe Flight
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has congratulated “Jambojet on the relaunch of its daily direct Nairobi–Entebbe flight.” UCAA says, “the Minister of Works…
October 12
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RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Delivers First GTF Advantage-Powered Aircraft To United Airlines
RTX business, Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first aircraft, an Airbus A321XLR powered by its GTF Advantage™ engines to…
October 12
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Madagascar Airlines To Return To Reunion Roland Garros Airport
Malagasy National Airline, Madagascar Airlines to mark “its return to Roland Garros airport with the landing of an ATR 72.”…
October 7
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Airport News
AfDB Signs €270 Million Financing Agreement To Expand Morocco’s Airport Modernisation
African Development Bank Group (AFDB) President, Dr. Sidi Ould Tah and Morocco’s Minister of Economy…
October 5
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ACSA Appoints Mr. Siphamandla Mthethwa As Chief Executive Officer
The Board of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) led by…
ACI WORLD Outlines Four Priorities For Next-Generation Airports
The Director-General of Airports Council International (ACI) World, Mr. Justin…
Walvis Bay International Airport Strengthens Aviation Safety With Firefighting Vehicle
The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) has acquired an additional Rosenbauer…
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Kenya CAA-EASA, Eswatini CAA Sign MoU To Advance Aviation Training & Capacity Development
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), through the East African School of Aviation (EASA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding…
October 15
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Nigeria CAA Inaugurates National Air Transport Economic Oversight Committee To Drive Ecowas Aviation Reforms
The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, has inaugurated “the National Air Transport Economic…
October 15
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Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC) To Return In May 2027 After 10-year Hiatus
The Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC) is set to return “in May 2027 after a 10-year hiatus, bringing the aviation…
October 13
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Ibom Air Appoints New Executive Directors
Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air has appointed Mr. Mfon Udomah as the Executive Director, Finance and Dr Eno Udoma-Eniang as the…
October 13
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AASA Elects Mr. Caneiro As Chairperson And Mr. Mosinyi As Deputy Chairperson
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has elected Mr. Miguel Caneiro as AASA’s Chairperson and Dr. Bao Mosinyi as…
October 13
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Avolon Orders 35 Airbus A330-900, 75 A320neo Aircraft
Avolon orders 70 Trent 7000 Engines from Rolls-Royce Global aviation finance company, Avolon has placed an order for 110 Airbus…
October 13
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FL Technics Signs Agreement With Lufthansa Group For CFM56 Engine Maintenance
FL Technics Engine Services has signed “an agreement with Lufthansa Group’s Engine Management GmbH to support its engine maintenance needs.…
October 13
MONDAY UKOHA
AASA Urge For Decisive Execution To Turn Potential Into Aviation Growth
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO, Mr. Aaron Munetsi has charged Africa to “move decisively from ambition and…
October 13
MONDAY UKOHA
FAAN Takes Delivery Of Two Ambulifts To Enhance Accessibility At MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken “delivery of two ambulifts to be deployed at the Murtala Muhammed…
October 12
MONDAY UKOHA
Jambojet Relaunches Direct Nairobi-Entebbe Flight
Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) has congratulated “Jambojet on the relaunch of its daily direct Nairobi–Entebbe flight.” UCAA says, “the Minister of Works…
October 12
MONDAY UKOHA
RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Delivers First GTF Advantage-Powered Aircraft To United Airlines
RTX business, Pratt & Whitney has delivered the first aircraft, an Airbus A321XLR powered by its GTF Advantage™ engines to…
October 12
MONDAY UKOHA
Madagascar Airlines To Return To Reunion Roland Garros Airport
Malagasy National Airline, Madagascar Airlines to mark “its return to Roland Garros airport with the landing of an ATR 72.”…
October 7
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FAAN, CCECC & ARUP Mark Milestone In Ongoing Modernisation Of MMIA Terminal 1
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) and project consultant,…
October 7
MONDAY UKOHA
ICAO And IATA Urge Member States To Renew Commitment To CORSIA
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have urged member states and stakeholders to…
October 7
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Nigeria CAA, NAICOM Sign MoU To Strengthen Aviation Insurance Oversight
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to…
October 7
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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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Featured
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
Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC) To Return In May 2027 After 10-year Hiatus
The Nigerian Business Aviation Conference (NBAC) is set to return “in May 2027 after a…
October 13
MONDAY UKOHA
Ibom Air Appoints New Executive Directors
Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air has appointed Mr. Mfon Udomah as…
FAAN Takes Delivery Of Two Ambulifts To Enhance Accessibility At MMIA
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has taken “delivery…
FAAN, CCECC & ARUP Mark Milestone In Ongoing Modernisation Of MMIA Terminal 1
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), in collaboration with…
Nigeria CAA, NAICOM Sign MoU To Strengthen Aviation Insurance Oversight
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the National Insurance…
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Allied Aviation
ICAO And IATA Urge Member States To Renew Commitment To CORSIA
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have urged member states and stakeholders to…
October 7
MONDAY UKOHA
AFCAC And The Cabo Verde CAA Sign MoU To Advance African Civil Aviation
The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Civil Aviation Agency of Cabo Verde (AAC) have signed a Memorandum of…
October 7
MONDAY UKOHA
ATNS Appoints Mr. Matome Moholola As Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
The Board of Directors of Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has appointed Mr. Matome Moholola “as the company’s Chief…
October 5
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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
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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…