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By Ali Tounsi Ali Tounsi, Secretary General, ACI-Africa Before looking at the current challenges of the air cargo sector in Africa posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to examine how this sector has been performing before the crisis. It is worth noting that African air cargo volume is mainly driven by international trade lanes, especially …
Hi-Fly Marketing has launched Africa’s first dedicated aviation industry personnel agency, Hi-Fly Talent & Resourcing, to match airlines, aircraft maintenance providers and other aviation businesses across the continent and beyond with qualified and competent African executives and specialist talent. Hi-Fly said the new agency is a natural extension of Hi-Fly Marketing’s successful business which has been providing Africa’s aviation …
Airlink has said it regrets to announce the suspension of its daily service between Johannesburg and Maseru from tomorrow, Thursday, January 14, 2021, following the Lesotho government’s ban passenger flights to and from Moshoeshoe I International Airport. “We regret, but respect the decision to temporarily halt passenger flights to Maseru’s Moshoeshoe I International Airport, which is Lesotho’s primary air …
As the year 2020 winds down, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), is hopeful for recovery improvement following “what has been the most challenging year in the history of tourism.” WTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololikashvili, said almost overnight, the pandemic brought global tourism to a complete standstill, and millions of people missed chances to explore different places and embrace different cultures …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has notified air travelers and other airport users that its network of airports across the country are fully prepared for the usual surge in passenger traffic that is the norm during the season. In preparation for the season and beyond, FAAN said it has beefed up security at all its airports, especially …
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) said it has made further progress on its global aviation pandemic response initiatives this week, as civil aviation regulatory heads from around the world took part in the latest round of recovery coordination meetings hosted virtually by the agency’s Regional Offices. Speaking separately to all ICAO regions starting from 7 December until 18 …
The impact of the COVID-19 brought momentary set-back to the industry already facing pre-COVID-19 challenges. It, however, did not deter this year’s edition of the African Aviation Industry Group (AAIG) Aeropolitical Forum held in November 2020which brought 140 participants from African airlines, Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs), Airports, Airline Associations, Ministries and related agencies, private sector groups, and aviation service …
By Roland Ohaeri Unprecedented The air transport industry in Africa has experienced a number of major disruptions over the last few decades, including health and economic crises that temporarily set back the industry. But none was as devastating as the COVID-19 pandemic, which struck at a period when about 4 billion passengers globally and about 150million passengers in …
Following the recent reopening of Cabo Verde borders, the national flag carrier of the country, Cabo Verde Airlines, said the reopening of borders is an exciting first step on the long journey ahead to reinvigorating the tourism industry and the economy of the country. The airline said it’s looking forward to being an integral part of the journey to …
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 …
