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Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the EMEAI region while further developing long-term growth opportunities with Delta’s joint venture partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Since joining Delta in 2006, Curcio has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility across the company including trans-Atlantic network planning,…

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) and the Nigeria Police, Airport Command, have renewed their partnership aimed at improving safety and security at the Murtala Muhammad Airport Two, Terminal 2 (MMA2). During an inaugural courtesy visit to the terminal, the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, CP Ebong E. Ebibwa, and his team, including Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kayode Sunday,  renewed the Memorandum of Understanding that has been in place for over 16 years between the…

The Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir, Yvonne Manzi Makolo said the only way to grow the airline business in Africa is to do away with restricting Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), stressing that doing so would amount to lip services by African governments in the liberalization of air transport in the continent. She called for the continent’s political leaders to speed the implementation of the Single Africa Air Transport Market (SAATM), a project of the…

  Dana Air has been recognised for its outstanding services and collaborations over the years by the Manager of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo state. Speaking on the award to Dana Air, the Owerri Airport Manager, Mrs. Rejoice Ndudinachi said Dana Air has been outstanding in terms of their service delivery at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport here in Owerri and very willing and available to support and collaborate when…

Fast-rising Ibom Air is celebrating its fourth anniversary. The carrier had on June 7, 2019, taken to the skies on its inaugural flight from Uyo to Lagos, armed with a vision to offer industry-leading schedule reliability, on-time departures, and excellent service to passengers. Established and owned by the Government of Akwa Ibom State, the airline has recorded significant milestones, surpassing even the projections it set for itself. With its modern fleet of aircraft, commitment to…

The Chief Executive Officer of RwandAir, Yvonne Manzi Makolo is the new chair of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Board of Governors. This was confirmed at the ongoing IATA AGM 2023 in Istanbul, Turkey. She becomes the first female chair of the strong airline body, in line with the vision of ensuring that at least 25 percent of top management positions in the industry are occupied by women. The three-day 79th IATA General Meeting…

The organisers of Aviators Africa Tower Awards are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2023 edition of the awards. The awards celebrate excellence and sustainability in the African aviation industry and recognize companies and individuals who have made significant contributions to the growth and development of the industry. The Aviators Africa Tower Awards will be presented in three broad categories, including brands, Change-makers, and Hall of fame. Nominations are open to…

  The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation headed by Nnolim Nnaji has summoned the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation Dr Emmanuel Meribole to an emergency meeting over the Nigeria Air project. The emergency meeting according to an invitation for the meeting signed by the committee clerk Bassy E. Edem dated May 30  2023 and referenced NASS/9/HR17/120, the Permanent Secretary was directed to come with every document and personnel connected with the National Carrier. Extract…

As part of efforts to stem the tide of the global climate change crisis, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), in partnership with the Food and Beverage Recycling Alliance of Nigeria (FBRAN), has launched an innovative waste recycling programme at the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, Ikeja, Lagos. FBRAN, a representation of an industry coalition with 29 member companies, was formed by four multinationals, namely the Nigerian Bottling Company, Nestle Plc, Nigerian Breweries, and 7-Up Bottling…

Operators laud NCAA over stance on AOC, reject new carrier   Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have likened the plan to establish Nigeria Air as a dangerous plot to kill the entire indigenous operators and handover monopoly to Ethiopian Airlines in “A dubious and fraudulent way against the economic interests of Nigeria, hence our court action supported by strong material evidence”. The airlines in a statement to the media…