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By Monday Ukoha Gathering Under the African Moon When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon. Every man can see it in his own compound. We come together because it is good for kinsmen to do so. – Chinua Achebe. With these famed words of the famed Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe, the …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. According to IATA, “Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels.” Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic rose 28.3% versus …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery. According to IATA, “Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+1.6% for international operations) while capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.1% compared to September 2022 (+11.0% for international operations). …
Pan-African Airline, ASKY has been recognized as “Company of the Year” during the Gala event at the “Salon Ferin,” organized by the Terreau Fertile association in Lomé, Togo. ASKY says that this recognition as an exemplary company in the aviation industry and within the Pan-African economic landscape “testifies to the leadership, innovation, and positive impact that ASKY brings to the …
African carrier, Ethiopian Airlines is resuming four weekly passenger services to Madrid, Spain’s capital starting from December 9, 2023, according to the airline. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said the airline is “delighted to reinstate our Madrid flights” and that the “new services will continue to be vital in linking Africa with Spain’s arts and financial center creating …
With delight South African Airways (SAA) celebrates the visa waiver between South African and Ghanaian travelers. According to SAA “the visa waiver agreement was implemented by the governments of South Africa and Ghana for ordinary passport holders, commencing on 1 November 2023. This means travelers may transit through, depart, and stay in the territory of both countries for a cumulative …
By Aminat Bakare It is always a hit and no miss to have the dignitaries and who is who of the aviation industry converge to network, take important decisions about the sector, examine the growth experienced so far and also find a way to tackle the challenges and obstacles in the industry. This was exactly the experience the 7th edition …
Angolan carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines has announced orders for four Boeing 787 dreamliners. The goal of TAAG Angola, according to its Chief Executive Offricer, Mr. Eduardo Fairen is “to work with the best manufacturers in the world towards a multi-type fleet, in order to ensure we have the appropriate airplanes for each flight typology, namely our intercontinental connections,” affirming that …
Kenya Airways and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) will host the Africa Aviation Innovation Summit, scheduled to be held on 18th and 19th October in Cape Town, South Africa. According to the organisers the Innovation Summit under the theme Customer Obsession in Aviation “provides a forum for African aviation leaders and stakeholders to gather under one roof in an effort …
Ethiopian Airlines, has announced the commencement of its thrice weekly services to/from London-Gatwick starting from November 21, 2023. With this ET now serves Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester airports in the UK. Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said: “The new service by Ethiopian will offer a direct flight between London-Gatwick and Addis Ababa onboard Airbus A350 with Business Class …
