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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 …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and TAAG Angola will host the 52nd Annual General Assembly in a virtual format on the 09 and 10 November 2020. The premier African air transport industry event will gather over 500 high profile African and global aviation leaders to draw a roadmap for a successful restart and recovery of the African aviation industry. Held …
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 …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enhanced its Travel Industry Designator Service (TIDS) and will also no longer charge travel agencies to use the service. According to IATA, with the improved overall user experience, agencies can now self-manage their profile online, simplifying the processes for both themselves and the travel suppliers. TIDS is an IATA program which provides a …
Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Airlink, further expanding its presence in Southern Africa as the largest carrier to operate from the region. The agreement with Airlink will provide passengers seamless connectivity via Cape Town, and Johannesburg to more than 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa including Gaborone, Maun, Tete, Port Elizabeth, Lusaka, Harare and Victoria Falls. …
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 …
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 …
After a seven months hiatus of international commercial flights, King Shaka International Airport in South Africa has resumed commercial flight operations. This comes after Government announcement of regulations allowing for resumption of international flights and international guests under specific conditions. Terence Delomoney, General Manager of King Shaka International Airport, said: “this flight represented a watershed moment as we continue …
