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The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) latest analysis, reveals “air traffic on most routes had already reached or surpassed pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year 2023”. This is aligned with ICAO’s earlier prediction of “an almost complete recovery of passenger air traffic, namely around 95% of 2019 pre-pandemic levels globally by the end of 2023.” In the first quarter …
By Kamate Joel The aviation sector is a strategic one for each continent as it supports a broad set of economic and social development activities. The African continent has taken too long to make the industry well known in areas that could be considered as the potential reservoirs for aviation manpower recruitment. That has obviously contributed to the creation of …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the IATA World Cargo Symposium (WCS) “will feature specialized tracks on Digitalization, Sustainability and Safety & Security.” The IATA WCS is taking place in Hong Kong (SAR), China from 12 – 14 March 2024. Brendan Sullivan, IATA’s Global Head of Cargo said: “Air cargo is an unsung hero of the global economy. …
Airlink, one of Southern Africa’s airlines, has announced that its Skybucks frequent flyer programme will be launched on 01 March 2023, enabling its customers to earn rewards on its flights and redeem them against future travel and other Airlink purchases. The airline says since it “became a totally independent carrier in 2020, we have been inundated by customer requests and …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU). The MoU will reinforce the collaboration between AFRAA and AFCAC to facilitate the achievement of their shared objectives and enhance their effectiveness in serving the interests of their respective members. The MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and Ms …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that a commercially viable, economic and environmentally sustainable Southern African air transport industry will remain unattainable without urgent and coordinated government interventions. The Association made this statement at its 51st Annual General Meeting (AGM) which took place recently via zoom. AASA cautioned that although confidence is gradually returning, demand for air …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that planned increases in charges by airports and air navigation service providers (ANSPs) will stall recovery in air travel and damage international connectivity. Confirmed airport and ANSP charges increases have already reached $2.3 billion. Further increases could be tenfold this number if proposals already tabled by airports and ANSPs are granted. Willie Walsh, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released research on the training requirements for the aviation workforce as the industry starts to recover from the COVID-19 crisis. According to a global survey of some 800 human resources (HR) leaders in the aviation industry responsible for learning and development, right-skilling existing workers and ensuring that new hires from outside aviation can …
