APOC Appoints Pete Allwood As Vice President Business Development For The EMEA Region

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APOC said it has appointed industry specialist, Pete Allwood, to guide and focus its expansion programme throughout the EMEA region. According to APOC, Allwood primary responsibilities will be the development and execution of sales and programme initiatives designed to maximize APOC’s growing specialism in narrowbody aircraft and engine support. Previously regional head for Europe, Middle-East, Africa (EMEA) at Killick Aerospace, …

IATA Calls For Governments To Rescind Travel Ban

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for governments to follow World Health Organization (WHO) advice and immediately rescind travel bans that were introduced in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. According to IATA, Public health organizations, including the WHO, have advised against travel curbs to contain the spread of Omicron. WHO’s advice for international traffic in …

Ethiopian Launches Car Hire, Transfer Service In Partnership With CarTrawler

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Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has partnered with CarTrawler, the leading provider of online car rental distribution systems, launching car hire and transfer services for its passengers globally. The partnership enables Ethiopian to offer seamless transport service to passengers throughout their journeys. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. said: “We are very glad to partner with CarTrawler which …

BAA Training Vietnam, Bamboo Airways Ink A Long-Term Agreement On Full Flight Simulator

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BAA Training Vietnam and Bamboo Airways have strengthened the reliable and long-term partnership with a 5-year contract from 2021 up until 2026. Under this contract, Bamboo Airways pledges to prioritize using full flight simulator (FFS) A320/1 lease service of BAA Training Vietnam. The second part of the agreement covers A320 and E190 Type Rating services for Bamboo Airways pilots, with …

African Airlines To Lose $8.5bn In 2021- AFRAA

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African Airlines Associations (AFRAA) has forecasted that African Airlines full-year revenue loss for 2021 is at US$8.5b that is 49% of the 2019 revenues. AFRAA said in 2020, African airlines cumulatively lost $10.21b in revenues due to the impact of the pandemic, representing 58.8% of 2019 revenues. This poor performance is a direct threat to the survival of the African …

Ethiopian Partners With Industrial Development Corporation In Launching Of Zambia Airways

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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 …

SAA To Resumes Lagos- Johannesburg Route In Mid-December

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South African Airways (SAA) said it will add another important continental route to its network with a three-times a week flight to Lagos in Nigeria. SAA has been flying to Nigeria for the past 23 years and the resumption of the service is a welcome addition to its growing continental offering. Thomas Kgokolo, SAA Interim CEO said: “This specific destination …

Brussels Airlines Keeps Its Focus On The African Continent, Confirms Its Position In The Market With A New Brand Identity

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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. …

Bahrain International Airshow Signs Industry-Leading Contracts Ahead Of 2022 Event

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Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) said it has signed eleven industry-leading contracts ahead of its 2022 event during its presence at Dubai Airshow 2021. According to BIAS, world-leading aviation and aerospace organisations have confirmed their attendance for BIAS 2022: Airbus, Rolls-Royce, TAWAZUN, Indra Spain, DHL, DFS Aviation Germany, Etihad Engineering, Lockheed Martin, UAE Space Agency, Boeing, Thales, Texel Air, and MENA …

AFRAA Inks MoU With Alta For Mutual Benefit Of Airlines In Caribbean, Latin America, Africa Region

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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) to support the socio-economic integration, prosperity and sustainable development of civil aviation in the regions represented by the two Associations. According to AFRAA, the MoU was signed by Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA’s Secretary-General and José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA’sExecutive Director …