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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched its Turbulence Aware data resource to help airlines avoid turbulence when planning routes tactically in flight. Turbulence Aware augments an airline’s ability to forecast and avoid turbulence by pooling and sharing (in real time) turbulence data generated by participating airlines. Today airlines rely upon pilot reports and weather advisories to mitigate the impact …
Photo Caption: Mr. Adelrahmane Berthe, Secretary General, AFRAA, during a speech presentation at the 50th AFRAA AGA & Summit in Rabat, Morocco, recently By Roland Ohaeri Jubilee In The Kingdom Rabat, the capital city of the Kingdom of Morocco, with its unforgettable hospitality as well as rich and exclusive cuisine provided a befitting ambience for the celebration of the AFRAA …
The African Union (AU) together with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC), have published the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) handbook. The handbook is a guide to the origins, objectives, economic and social benefits as well as the implementation of SAATM by the AU and its member …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments in Africa to maximize the positive social and economic power of aviation by working together to promote safe, sustainable and efficient air connectivity. Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, who spoke at the 50th Annual General Assembly (AGA) meeting of the African Airline Association (AFRAA) in Morocco, recently, says: …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) to maximize the economic and social benefits of aviation. Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, who spoke at the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) AGM in Cairo, Egypt, highlights improving aviation infrastructure and enhancing competitiveness while working toward regulatory harmonization across …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African carriers saw freight demand contract by 2.1% in September 2018, compared to the same month last year, adding that this was the sixth time in seven months that demand contracted. IATA states: “Capacity increased by 6.2% year-on-year. After a peak in demand at the end of 2017, seasonally-adjusted international freight volumes have …
By Olamide Oni As Africa anticipates a massive inflow of air traffic by 2036 as predicted by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), governments, regulators, agencies and other stakeholders in the region have embarked on strategic plans to improve capacity. Amidst this, safety in the airspace remains top priority. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, who spoke …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants governments to understand that under a liberalized environment, connectivity would generate significantly more jobs and Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth, adding that globalization has made our world more socially and economically prosperous. IATA warns that should protectionism continue to expand, aviation would continue to grow, but at a slower pace and deliver fewer …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) wants Nigerian carriers to start enjoying the benefits of liberalization of African skies by flying into more African routes, thereby actualizing the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) launched in January 2018 by African Heads of State. Ms. Adefunke Adeyemi, Regional Director, Advocacy and Strategic Relations, Africa, IATA, made this call in Lagos, recently …
By Kayode Oyero Potential At the Aviation Day of the 14th Akwaaba African Travel Market held in Lagos, Nigeria from 9th to 11th September, 2018, aviation, tourism and business experts discussed how Africa can overcome the challenges in the aviation operating environment as well as leverage on the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) which was launched in January 2018 …
