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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council said it has adopted new and amended Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) driving important progress on the international safety and interoperability of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS). According to ICAO, the new provisions will become effective on 12 July 2021, and applicable as of 26 November 2026. The most important pertain to …
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has revealed that it was approached by the operator, South African Airways (SAA), with a request for an exemption relating to a flight to Brussels. SACAA said it thoroughly considered the operator’s request for the said exemption, and directed the operator to provide further details relating to some of the risk mitigating …
Nigeria’s Minister of aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has urged aviation stakeholders in Nigeria to tighten their belts and device means by which the sector will adapt and operate efficiently with COVID 19 pandemic, inferring that COVID 19 might linger for a while. Sen. Sirika said this has become necessary as the sector cannot afford to take back seat nor derail …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said it is partnering with Emirates to become one of the first airlines in the world to trial IATA Travel Pass – a mobile app to help passengers easily and securely manage their travel in line with any government requirements for COVID-19 testing or vaccine information. IATA Travel Pass enables Emirates passengers to …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it has welcomed the announcement by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that it will require all travelers to the US to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test undertaken within three days prior to their departure to the US, effective 26 January. Douglas Lavin, IATA’s Vice President Member …
Comair said it has begun operating British Airways’ domestic services, providing a choice of more flights, more routes, a full-service offering, lounge offerings, frequent flyer benefits and a business-class option. British Airways – operated by Comair – will serve all the domestic routes it did prior to lockdown, with the exception of Port Elizabeth-Durban which will re-start early next …
Rolls-Royce has said its restructuring plans are on track to deliver their targeted £1.3bn cost savings by 2022; at least £1bn of near-term cash cost mitigations confirmed for 2020, with Power Systems end markets seeing some early signs of improvement, and Civil Aerospace large engine flying hours gradually recovering; year-to-date 42% of 2019. It added that Defence remains resilient with …
The Yamoussoukro Decision (YD), Africa’s main hope for speedy aviation development and sustainability of increased contributions of the aviation industry to Africa’s economic development, was further repositioned for successful implementation last year with the designation of November 13 every year as the official YD Anniversary Day celebration. The second edition of the YD-Day celebration held 13 November 2020, jointly …
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 …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) recently inspected facilities at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano, as part of preparations for the commissioning of the newly completed international terminal at the airport. Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, Managing Director/Chief Executive, FAAN The delegation, which was led by the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Authority, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, also …
