Aviation

Survival, recovery require govts’ engagement at highest levels The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with nearly five million jobs in the region are in jeopardy as a result of the continued imposition of inconsistent and arbitrary restrictions on air travel. At the same time, AASA called for the region’s governments to prioritise support for their entire air transport and tourism industries, including private…

Alarm bells are ringing as global airlines are set to lose up to $70bn in 2021, this is coming as carriers around the world will hemorrhage around $77 billion of cash in the second half of 2020, equivalent to $13 billion a month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Despite desperate attempts by airlines to slash costs by 50% and a general resumption of flights in the second quarter of 2020, IATA estimates…

Star Orient (Aviation) Nigeria, a leading indigenous aviation services company has repositioned for improved efficiencies and competitiveness by strengthening its Board of Directors through the appointment of experienced professionals into its leadership. According to the firm, “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Trenchard Isaac Adewole and Col Richard Westley (rtd) OBE to Star Orient at such a challenging but yet exciting time as we continue to drive our growth strategy and build deeper relationships with…

It is frustration galore for many Nigerians arriving the country from overseas as they complain about the cumbersome and difficult procedures they have had to face for the COVID-19 test on arrival. Some of the passengers have alleged cases of duplicated charges for the COVID- 19 tests yet they end up not being tested as the designated labs cannot be found. Even when found, some of the labs are beyond reach. In one video seen…

Ethiopian community in Seattle make donations to battle COVID-19  Aircraft giant, Boeing and Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines have launched their 40th humanitarian delivery flight. This was done when the airline’s new 787 Dreamliner departed Everett, Wash., carrying more than 20,000 pounds of humanitarian supplies. The shipment, including supplies for health care and family needs, will be distributed to hospitals, clinics and charities in the Addis Ababa region. “Ethiopian Airlines has been deeply involved…

AIB to train all accident investigation in West Africa   Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru said the agency would not relent in its vigorous pursuit of aviation safety, stressing that it would continue to up the ante of safety in Nigeria and Africa. Speaking at the regional enlightenment symposium in Enugu, Olateru who was represented by General Manager, Public Affairs of the agency, Mr. Tunji Oketunbi reiterated the importance of safety in the…

Major U.S. airlines plan to make a last-ditch bid to persuade Congress to grant them a new $25 billion bailout to help avert thousands of employee furloughs set to begin October 1, even as a separate $25 billion in government loans for the sector sits untapped. The chief executives of American Airlines, United Airlines and JetBlue Airways and major aviation unions were scheduled to hold a news conference on Capitol Hill on Tuesday afternoon calling…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for the development and deployment of rapid, accurate, affordable, easy-to-operate, scalable and systematic COVID-19 testing for all passengers before departure as an alternative to quarantine measures in order to re-establish global air connectivity. IATA stated that it would work through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and with health authorities to implement this solution quickly. According to the clearing house for over 290 airlines, international travel is…

The Federal Government has taken the reciprocity policy between Nigeria and some countries to a notch higher as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said the reciprocity policy would also focus on charges. This new measure was unfolded by the Director-General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu, stressing that If the foreign countries have airlines coming to Nigeria give the country’s airlines’ unfair charges, Nigeria would also do same to their carriers. Only Air Peace operates…