AviAssist And AFRAA Sign MoU On Aviation Safety in Africa

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and the AviAssist Foundation have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance aviation safety across Africa. AviAssist Director Tom Kok said: “AviAssist is always looking for fresh channels of distribution for its safety promotion services to benefit the African aviation industry”, noting that, “Working with a partner with such a comprehensive list of member airlines and activities throughout Africa provides a unique opportunity to us to do just that. It will assist AviAssist in getting AFRAA members even better access to our world of aviation safety promotion.”

Etihad Cargo Expands Capacity

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has “unveiled its expanded winter schedule, increasing belly hold cargo capacity across key global markets.” According to Etihad, “Starting November 2024, the enhanced schedule will introduce additional frequencies to existing routes and a new passenger destination—Nairobi.” Etihad Cargo will “offer belly capacity on 880 passenger flights per week in November 2024, increasing to over 900 flights per week by March 2025.”

iPADIS Launches Policy On Accessibility For Persons With Disabilities

Approximately 1.3 billion people, or one in six globally, experience some form of disability (WHO), according to Airports Council International (ACI) World Director General Justin Erbacci. In light of this, the International Partners for Aviation Development, Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) has “published a Model Policy and Guidance on Accessibility (MPGA) in support of its extensive efforts to promote inclusion and accessibility in air travel for persons with disabilities.”

NAMA Unveils Scorecard In ATC Training, Capacity Building

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) says it has “between December 2023 and now, conducted an Annual Proficiency Check for 339 air traffic controllers in conjunction with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority as well as Promotion Proficiency Check for another set of 69 air traffic controllers.”

Arik Air Reconnects Asaba Route

Nigerian airline, Arik Air will be “resuming flight operations from Lagos to Asaba, the capital of Delta State, effective Thursday, October 17, 2024.” Similarly, the airline “reintroduced flight connections from Abuja to Benin on October 4 and from Abuja to Port Harcourt on October 10, 2024.”

Increasing Women’s Participation In The African Aviation Industry

Increasing the participation of women in many economic sectors has been one of the major preoccupations of business leaders and policy makers all over the world. In the aviation industry, major international organizations including International Air Transport Association (IATA) and International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) have keyed into initiatives to support more women participation in aviation professions and leadership. IATA, in 2019, came up with its agenda 25by2025 which aims to increase the percentage of women in aviation leadership to 25% across airlines by 2025.

TAAG – Angola Airlines Is Not Just Spreading Wings

TAAG – Angola Airlines is experiencing a period of transformation and modernization, accommodating itself in the new competitive context of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), at the same time foreseeing to improve operational efficiency and quality of service provided to the traveling public and consignees.

How Infrastructure Financing Was Unlocked for Sierra Leone’s Massive Airport Revamp

As one of the least developed countries in Africa, it is not surprising that Sierra Leone has, for years, suffered unimaginable infrastructure deficits. Years of political instability and civil war have complicated the problem. Unfortunately, this infrastructural shortfall has inevitably restricted the country’s ability to attract investment, thus hindering economic growth.

Nigeria And Brazil To Initiate Direct Flights

Nigeria and Brazil have begun plans to initiate direct flight services between the two countries. To this effect, the Nigerian Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development  Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace you are ace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, held “high-level discussions with the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) and initiate direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil”, when the Brazilian envoy visited the Minister.

ACI Nominates MD FAAN To The Board As Regional Advisor

The Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku has been nominated to serve as a Regional Advisor representing Africa on Governing Board of the Airports Council International -ACI World. FAAN said the nomination was ratified during the ACI Africa General Assembly in South Africa. This is a significant milestone for Ms. Kuku and for the entire African aviation industry.

Prosper Zo’o Minto’o Elected As Director General Of ASECNA

The Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) has elected Mr. Prosper Zo’o Minto’o as its new Director General. This significant appointment was made at the 74th meeting (Extraordinary Session) of the Committee of Ministers of ASECNA, held in Dakar, Senegal on September 27, 2024. He replaces Mr. Mohamed Moussa who will be completing his second four-year term as ASECNA Director General.

IATA Calls For More Collaboration To Achieve Air Transport Decarbonization By 2050

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s has released the updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps. IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh says “The updated IATA Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps make it clear that decarbonization by 2050 is possible. They also sound a warning bell that, to achieve this, all stakeholders, particularly policymakers, must collaborate more broadly and act with greater urgency.

Falko Delivers Four E175 Aircraft to Airlink

Aircraft lessor Falko Regional Aircraft Limited (Falko) has completed the delivery of four (4) Embraer E175 aircraft on lease to Airlink, South Africa’s premier independent regional carrier. Falko says: “The aircraft were delivered on behalf of Falko managed fund, Falko Regional Aircraft Opportunities Fund II (Fund II) with the first two deliveries concluding in Q4 2023 and the final two deliveries in August and September 2024. Airlink now operates E170, E175 and E190 aircraft from Falko’s managed portfolio.”