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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) unanimously resolved to urgently call on governments to re-open borders to travel. IATA is proposing systematic testing of international travelers which would permit the lifting of border restrictions and provide an alternative to current quarantine rules. Quarantines essentially kill demand for air travel and governments need to immediately consider the …
ICAO issued a bulletin November 24, 2020 announcing its new Testing and Cross-border Risk Management Measures Manual (Doc 10152), developed by the members of the dedicated CAPSCA group it established in 2009 for the prevention and management of public health events in civil aviation. The new publication is available free of charge on the UN agency’s COVID-19 online portal, …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that Alexandre de Juniac, Director General and CEO will step down from his role at the Association effective 31 March 2021. De Juniac made known his intention to step down from the Association several months ago which enabled a search process to facilitate a smooth leadership transition. The IATA Board of Governors …
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has rescinded the order that halted commercial operations of Boeing 737-8s and 737-9s, Boeing has announced. The move will allow airlines that are under the FAA’s jurisdiction, including those in the U.S., to take the steps necessary to resume service and Boeing to begin making deliveries. “We will never forget the lives lost …
The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) CEO, Chris Zweigenthal, has expressed appreciation over the announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on the relaxation of restrictions on international travel in South Africa. The prospects for Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with securing millions of jobs in the region, has received a welcome boost, with …
From November 17th, Dana Air will commence daily flights from Lagos to Enugu and Abuja, with additional flights between Abuja and Owerri, the airline has said. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, ”The re-introduction of Enugu is part of our gradual and strategic route expansion drive and the frequent requests by our guests for …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has concluded its 52nd Annual General Assembly with a rallying call for airlines to take specific measures to build resilience and emerge stronger after the crisis. The Assembly further called for a multi-sectorial and pragmatic approach by governments and stakeholders to support the recovery of air transport industry and interrelated sectors such as tourism. The …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. According to IATA, total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels (only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August). Capacity was down 63% compared to a year ago and load factor fell 21.8 …
Ethiopian Airlines said it has received two Dash 8-400 aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited (“De Havilland Canada”). The aircraft – MSN 4617 – is preparing to depart for Ethiopian’s hub in Addis Ababa, along with aircraft MSN 4615. Ethiopian first welcomed the Dash 8-400 aircraft into its fleet in March 2010. Ato Tewolde GebreMariam, Group Chief Executive …
Restrictions on travel introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic continue to hit global tourism hard, with the latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) showing a 70% fall in international arrivals for the first eight months of 2020. According to the newest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, international arrivals plunged 81% in July and 79% in August, traditionally the …
