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In a bid to improve guidance to operators and assistance to family of air accident, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised ‘Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook’ which, it says “for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance.” IATA says the “family assistance chapter in the revised manual provides guidance and practical tools to help …
Lagos, Nigeria-based and West Africa’s biggest cargo airline, Allied Air, has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter. The aircraft worth about N8bn is the first for airlines in Africa. The freighter (MSN 36846) is the youngest 737-800 in the world that has been converted to-date. The technologically advanced cargo aircraft will be deployed to COVID-19 vaccines …
The Yamoussoukro Decision (YD), Africa’s main hope for speedy aviation development and sustainability of increased contributions of the aviation industry to Africa’s economic development, was further repositioned for successful implementation last year with the designation of November 13 every year as the official YD Anniversary Day celebration. The second edition of the YD-Day celebration held 13 November 2020, jointly …
The COVID-19 Pandemic has hit the air transport industry in Africa very hard since March 2020. The industry needs every support as it attempts to restart amidst concerns and optimism in the industry. Mr. Raph Kuuchi, Special Envoy, Aero-Political Affairs, Africa, International Air Transport Association (IATA), emphasizes how African airlines and air transport industry could restart safely and sustainably, in …
Overland Airways, one of Nigeria’s leading scheduled and charter airlines, calls on governments across Africa to provide sustainable business operating environment for African airlines to flourish. Mrs. Aanu Benson, Chief Operating Officer, Overland Airways, says that as the operationalization of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) gradually takes off, it behooves on governments of African States to ensure the …
Airline Rep Services, a General Sales Agent (GSA) company division of CVFR Travel Group, has been appointed to represent RwandAir for the region of Australia/New Zealand. A Call Centre in Australia has been set up to service the needs of the travel agents and customers for the region. Roheena Gidwani, Managing Director, Airline Rep Services, comments that it is an …
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) has urged the government of Mauritius to take a leadership role in fulfilling its Abuja Declaration commitment to recognize the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) in its safety oversight regulatory framework, adding that safety is one of the key elements of a comprehensive aviation strategy. Mr. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO …
CEO Calls For Aviation, Economic Development In West Africa Overland Airways, Nigeria’s frontline scheduled and charter airline, will launch flight services from Lagos to Cotonou, Republic of Benin and Lome, Togo Republic, starting from August 12, 2018. The Lagos-Cotonou-Lome flights will operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The flights will depart Lagos at 19:00, arrive Cotonou at 19:25, and …
