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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to apply the lessons learned from the dismantling of global connectivity in response to COVID-19 to ensure that future global health threats can be effectively managed without closing borders. The World Health Organization (WHO) long advised that border closures are not an effective means of managing a global pandemic. Evidence observed …
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is set to host ICAO Air Services Negotiation in the year 2022. This followed its consideration as a good candidate at this year event in Bogota, Colombia. Sen Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation said: “I will like to personally send the greeting of Mr President Muhammad Buhari to you all and especially the …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured air travellers and other airport users of safety, security and comfort, as the yuletide holidays approach. FAAN said it is fully prepared to play host to the myriads of passengers and other airport users that usually transit through the airports for the yuletide holidays. The Authority revealed that it has heightened …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has finalized preparations for the launch of Zambia’s National Carrier in a joint venture with Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC). The airlines said it has a 45 per cent stake in the joint venture while Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) retains 55 per cent, the shareholders have contributed USD30 million in capital towards the …
Brussels Airlines said it has presented a new brand identity, confirming its position in the market as Belgium’s home carrier and the Africa expert of the Lufthansa Group. The Updated colours, a new logo and aircraft livery are the visual token of the airline’s new chapter, stating its readiness for future challenges and reemphasizing the importance of the Belgian brand. …
Airports Council International (ACI) World said it has launched a comprehensive report to help airport executives with their holistic sustainability strategy as they work towards aligning their local initiatives with common international topics and objectives The ACI World Sustainability Strategy for Airports Worldwide, which builds on the ACI EUROPE Sustainability Strategies for Airports, provides an overview of how sustainable aviation …
The Nigeria Minister of Aviation Sen. Hadi Sirika has received the Honorary Fellowship and Distinguished Service Award of the Nigerian Institute of Architects for the unprecedented infrastructural developments within the aviation sector under his leadership. The Award was given to the Minister at the Institute’s Architecture Annual Award which took place recently in Abuja. According to the Institute, under the …
By Frederic Lamarche Airports are often considered as a source of anxiousness or discomfort. To improve efficiency, eliminate traveller stress and significantly revamp the service offered, they need to review their understanding of customer experience concerns and to deliver new solutions. There is a myriad of factors affecting customer experience: multiple touch points, multiple controls, long queuing, uncomfortable crowding, misdirected …
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says that the Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON), project is working optimally. NAMA explains that the spare parts for the facility are regularly sourced from the manufacturer, Thales of France when required. Mr. Khalid Emele, the General Manager, Public Affairs, NAMA stresses that NAMA regularly receives spare parts from Thales of France since …
The 28th Airport Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) which was recently held in Brussels, Belgium, approved resolutions committing ACI to maximizing the contributions of airports to maintaining and developing a safe, secure, environmentally sustainable, and customer-centric aviation system worldwide. The WAGA unanimously approved the six resolutions which include: an effective approach to cyber security, upholding United Nations …
