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NCAA Reinstates Omni-Blu Aviation Limited’s AOC

Nigerian Helicopter service provider Omni-Blu Aviation Limited (Omni-Blu) says: “Following an appeal against the decision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation…

April 22

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FAAN Shuts Lagos Airport Runway Temporarily For Repairs

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says there will be a “temporary closure of Runway 18R/36L at Murtala Muhammed…

April 22

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SAHCO Enhances Cargo Security With Cutting-Edge ETD Machine

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has acquired “the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X, the newest breakthrough in Explosive Trace Detection (ETD)…

April 22

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Tackling The Menace Of Unruly Passengers

In response to increasing incidence of unruly passengers, Aviator Airport Alliance has commenced training for airport staff who are faced…

April 22

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Safety in The African Aviation Sector: The Way Forward

A spate of tragedy was visited on the aviation industry in December 2024; seven (7) devastating incidents and accidents across…

April 22

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Overland Airways Continues Strategic Route Expansion

Introduces Lagos And Abuja To Minna Flights Resumes Abuja-Jalingo and Lagos-Jalingo Flights Overland Airways, Nigeria’s longest serving private domestic airline…

April 22

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Barrister Festus Keyamo: Repositioning Nigeria’s Aviation Industry

By Aminat Bakare  Appointed Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development on August 21, 2023, Barrister Festus Keyamo has quickly emerged…

April 22

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Africa’s MRO Services Providers Need To Adapt

ExecuJet MRO Services is one of the largest business aviation MRO providers in Africa. Mr. Vince Goncalves, Regional VP Africa,…

April 22

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New Horizons In African Aviation: Insights Into Air Cargo Trends, Challenges, And Growth

By Peter Kerins Changes in African Cargo Demand The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for January 2025 global air…

April 22

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Aircraft Manufacturers And The Future Of MRO Services In Africa

by Monday Ukoha The aviation industry in Africa is poised for growth in continuation of the recovery witnessed in the…

April 22

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Africa’s All-Accident Rate Rises From 8.36 per million sectors in 2023 to 10.59 in 2024, Industry Records Zero Fatality Risk in 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2024 Annual Safety Report. The report shows that the industry “delivered…

April 22

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Jet2 Expands with the Launch of Two New Routes in Morocco

United Kingdom airline, Jet2 and travel brand Jet2holidays say they have “expanded their Winter 25/26 programme once again, by adding two brand-new…

April 22

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SAHCO PLC Celebrates Record-Breaking Year

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC is celebrating a year of exceptional growth and accomplishments under the dynamic leadership of…

April 22

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Qatar Airways Cargo Launches AEROSPACE Product

“Mechanical failures, equipment malfunctions or technical issues discovered during scheduled maintenance, can all result in an aircraft having to remain…

April 22

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Guinea’s Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport Reports Increase In Traffic in 2024

Conakry serving airport, Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (SOGEAC) saw traffic increase in 2024 as the airport reports that it…

April 22

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African Airports in The Age of SAATM and AfCFTA

By Monday Ukoha In the past couple of years and even currently many African countries…

April 22

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Integrating Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (Drones) into Africa’s Air Traffic Management System

Emerging as a transformative technology in Africa, drones offer cost-effective, efficient and seamless solutions for…

August 29

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Aircraft Acquisition in Africa: Any Lessons Learned?

Related PostsSafety in The African Aviation Sector: The Way ForwardRead moreTackling The Menace Of Unruly…

June 19

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Driving Efficiency At African Airports

Recent air travel figures released by the International Air Transport Association show that global passenger…

February 9

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Aviation Training In Africa: Positioning For The Future

By Dr. Yakubu Ibrahim, Technical Coordinator, AATO The Current State of Aviation Training in Africa…

October 13

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We Support SAATM To Improve Connectivity In Africa

ACI Africa is at the heart of driving innovative leadership for the African airport sector.…

August 23

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Airbus Drives Momentum In Sustainability, Leads Ambitious Moon And Hybrid Energy Research

  Builds Global Partnerships, Capabilities For Future Sustainable Energy   By Roland Ohaeri   In…

December 16

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Regulating General And Business Aviation: What Is In It For Africa?

By Roland Ohaeri     Exciting Potential Business aviation is one aspect of the aviation…

October 19

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Aviation Finance Products in Africa

By Viktor Berta The main source of aircraft finance in Africa is currently Export Credit,…

June 16

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Making Cape Town Convention Work For Africa Under SAATM

The Cape Town Convention (CTC) From early on African States had shown keen interest in…

June 16

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AFI Week Re-Ignites Africa's Coordinated Capacity Building Efforts For Aviation

By Roland Ohaeri     Unlocking Political Will Perhaps, the most outstanding outcome of the…

June 9

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Ensuring Effective MRO Support In African Airlines

By Jim Kovacs According to the African Airlines’ Association (AFRAA) capacity in February 2022 increased…

April 27

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How Aircraft Exterior Cleaning Can Save You Money On A Costly Repainting Process

Manufacturers recommend that their aircraft should be repainted every 5 to 7 years. In reality,…

April 13

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What's The Future, As Converted-Freighter Bucks The Trend In Africa?

By Roland Ohaeri     Astonishing First Kenya Airways’ Hazel Wachira, an Aeronautical Development Engineer…

April 7

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How To Make African Airports Fit For The Future

Changing customer needs as well as the economic and social impacts of the pandemic are…

February 17

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    AFCAC Builds States' Capacity For Economic Regulation Under SAATM

    Enabling States Draw Benefits From SAATM Implementation   By Roland Ohaeri     Point Of No Return The air transport…

    August 15

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    AUC, Kingdom Of Morocco Sign Revised Constitution Of AFCAC

    Agreement The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) says the Kingdom of Morocco have signed the AFCAC revised constitution and the…

    April 27

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    ICAO Adopts New Set Of SARPs

    The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council says it has adopted a new set of international Standards and Recommended Practices…

    April 13

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    SACAA Unveils Security Culture Campaign

    Awareness The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) says it is partnering with Mthatha Airport, in the Eastern Cape, in…

    December 20

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    GCAA Engages Stakeholders On Implementation Of ICAO's New Global Reporting Format For Runway Surface Conditions

    Execution   The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) says it has met with stakeholders in Ghana’s aviation industry on the…

    December 20

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    Reps Applaud AIB Facilities

    Applause   The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has commended the Accidents Investigation Bureau, (AIB) for it 2021 budget…

    December 17

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    Strengthening Collaboration For Restart, Recovery And Future Skies

    By Boni Dibate   CANSO brings the world’s air navigation service providers, leading industry innovators and air traffic management specialists…

    August 20

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    Senate Committee Chairman Lauds Overland Airways Services, As Stakeholders Discuss Recovery Process

    Senator Smart Adeyemi, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation says Overland Airways has continued to demonstrate consistency and professionalism…

    August 20

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      Interviews

      Africa’s MRO Services Providers Need To Adapt

      ExecuJet MRO Services is one of the largest business aviation MRO providers in Africa. Mr.…

      April 22

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      Growing Opportunities In Kenya’s Aviation Industry

      Ms. Liz Aluvanze is the Chief Executive Officer of Kenya Association of Air Operators, she…

      April 22

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      Domesticating Air Services Between BAG States Will Reduce Airfares- DG Gambia Civil Aviation Authority

      Aviation & Allied Business sat down with Mr. Fansu Bojang, DG, Gambia Civil Aviation Authority…

      October 17

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      We Are Working Together To Grow Aviation In Sierra Leone – Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie

      The Director General of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Mrs. Musayeroh Barrie is passionate…

      August 29

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      African Aviation Professionals Are Strongly Motivated To Drive Aviation Safety

      Related PostsDomesticating Air Services Between BAG States Will Reduce Airfares- DG Gambia Civil Aviation AuthorityRead…

      June 19

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      African Airlines Need to Work Together To Improve Connectivity

      Continue reading here Related PostsAviAssist And AFRAA Sign MoU On Aviation Safety in AfricaRead moreDomesticating…

      April 17

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      Pushing The Transformation Agenda At ATNS

      Q: Can you give us a brief overview on ATNS? A: The Air Traffic Navigation…

      February 9

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      African Governments Should Invest In STEM Education

      Mr. Chamsou Andjorin, Coordinator of AAIG (African Aviation Industry Group) in this interview with Aviation…

      January 4

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      African Airlines Need To Work On Their Cost Structure

      Aviation & Allied Business Journal had an exclusive discussion with Mr. Esayas W. Hailu, CEO,…

      January 4

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      Africa Will Be Among The Fastest Growing Regions Over The Next 20 Years

      Boeing has predicted that the African air transport industry will require over 1,025 aircraft in…

      October 12

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      We Support SAATM To Improve Connectivity In Africa

      ACI Africa is at the heart of driving innovative leadership for the African airport sector.…

      August 23

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      Drones Are Making The Difference In Africa

      Astral Aerial Solutions is a UAV technology company that provides drone solutions in various sectors…

      August 14

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      Lam Mozambique Airlines Primed For Future Growth And Opportunities

      Eng. Joao Carlos Po Jorge, General Director (CEO) of LAM Mozambique Airlines is a veteran…

      February 23

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      SAATM PIP: Adefunke Adeyemi Sets Africa On The Path Of Air Transport Revolution

      Africa is at the threshold of air transport revolution. Adefunke Adeyemi, the Secretary General of…

      December 16

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      Rebuilding Confidence In Intra-Africa Tourism – Alain St. Ange

      Alain St.Ange here discusses how Africa can take the lead in tourism and make its…

      August 16

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