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WOLE SHADARE, who was in Dublin recently to attend the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), writes on the enduring legacies of the flourishing city Over the years, many of those who have toured Dublin, Ireland have continued to crow about its beauty and its friendly welcoming people. So, when the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for over 260 airlines sent an invitation to attend its 72nd Annual…

The Brexit vote has triggered much financial uncertainty and otherwise as leaders in the United Kingdom and European Union are working to establish a new framework for their relation.   Consequently, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for over 260 airlines has released preliminary analysis of the financial and economic impact of the Brexit decision on the air transport industry. Director-General of IATA, Tony Tyler in a statement said the Brexit vote…

AWAS, the Dublin-based leading global aircraft leasing company has announced an order for an additional 15 A320 Family aircraft, comprising 12 A320ceo and three A321ceo aircraft.                                AWAS CEO, Dave Siegel, said, “AWAS is pleased to continue our long-term relationship with Airbus in reaching this deal for the order of 15 A320 CEO Family aircraft which will include a mix of both A321 and A320 aircraft. AWAS is bullish on the A320 and A321 CEO…

 A team of aviation experts have undergone air safety training in Nigeria. The training, put together by Singapore’s Civil Aviation Academy also had 40 participants from 15 African countries.   The Aerodrome course hitherto offered in Singapore Civil Aviation Academy was taken to diaspora for the very first time in its existence. The first offshore location for the course away from Singapore was at the NCAA Conference Facility, Lagos, Nigeria.   In cognizance of importance…

Yakubu Dati The aviation industry is a catalyst for socio-economic development anywhere! It provides the fastest and safest means of transportation of persons and cargo within and between countries thereby promoting commerce and industry, two of the major determinants of the Gross Domestic Product.   Tourism, which today, constitutes the economic mainstay of such countries as UAE and Ethiopian, is given impetus by air transportation. This perhaps, explains the prominence occupied by Emirates and Ethiopian…

The rapid growth in drone use has increased concerns about safety and privacy. Curiously, regulators have been unable to keep pace, writes WOLE SHADARE In the beginning Until recently the domain of the military and a handful of hobbyists, play an increasing role in businesses, including agriculture, engineering and real estate. Still more untested uses are under consideration, such as using drones to deliver packages to customers. Millions of consumers also are buying the machines…