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The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) has resumed training activities post COVID-19 lockdown. The phased resumption of training activities on Monday, 12th October 2020 began with enhanced safety and training measures in line with COVID-19 Prevention/Control Procedures Manual. To ensure maximum safety and comfort of trainees at the College, some of the precautions and measures adopted to prevent …
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has said it will work alongside the Expedia Group to strengthen ties between the public and private sectors and drive tourism’s recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The two parties signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will see them collaborate on a range of topics, with the common goal of driving recovery and making …
Bii.aero (British International Industries), a leading provider of aircraft parts, repairs and services for the commercial, governmental/military and rotary aviation sector, has appointed Ian Foster as MRO Director. Bii specialises in Boeing 737NG/747/757/767 and RJ inventory. Foster will focus his significant global network of closely audited repair vendors and knowledge of contracted programmes, to broaden Bii’s reach and compete …
TAAG Angola Airlines (TAAG) said it has signed a new five-year agreement with SITA, to roll-out new, faster network connectivity linking all 15 of the carrier’s airport sites located in Africa, Europe and Latin America. The deal marks the continuation of a strong partnership between the two organizations, dating back to 1975 when TAAG first became a SITA member. …
FlySafair has announced the arrival of the newest addition to its fleet. The Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft, touched down at OR Tambo International Airport recently, with a second aircraft due to arrive later in October 2020. The airline has been increasing its capacity since restarting operations in June this year, and these new arrivals will allow for further expansion …
Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) has called for more effective and stronger collaborations among stakeholders in the aviation industry as means of enhancing safety of air travel in Nigeria. Engr. Akin Olateru, Commissioner and CEO AIB-N, made this call at the Bureau’s Regional Aviation Stakeholders’ Symposium, recently held in Enugu. Engr. Olateru who was represented by Mr. Tunji Oketunbi, …
The Nigeria Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has commended the Anambra State government for embarking on a cargo airport project that will positively impact on the economic development of the state and the South East region as a whole. The Minister made the commendation when he received the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano in his office. …
Rapid Recovery Of Aviation In Africa Is Essential Cesar Pereira was recently appointed Vice President of Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for Embraer Commercial Aviation, and will be based in Amsterdam. Cesar is moving from Singapore where he had been Vice President of Embraer Commercial Aviation for Asia Pacific. In the midst of arranging his family’s move to Amsterdam, …
A high-flying Airbus health monitoring system proves its capabilities at hospitals An innovative app-enabled health monitoring system developed by Airbus for military medevac (medical evacuation) flights is now demonstrating its capabilities in ground-based applications, including the fight against COVID-19. This system – called the Smart Flying Hospital – was created so that medical personnel can better care for patients …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19 reported in which transmission is thought to have been associated with a flight journey, inclusive of confirmed, probable and potential cases. Over the same period some 1.2 …
