Aviation

AFRAA Joins Focus Africa Initiative to Enhance Aviation’s Economic Contribution to Continent

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa Initiative. IATA explained that Focus Africa aims to maximize the contribution of aviation to development across the African Continent by better serving passengers and shippers. Under Focus Africa, private and public stakeholders are committed to […]

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Net Zero Emission Target by 2050 Tops Achievements at ICAO 41st Assembly

The global aviation and tourism sectors have welcomed the historic Long Term Aspirational Goal (LTAG) of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 adopted by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) member states during the 41st ICAO Assembly last week. Countries, cities and companies from every part of the world, including Africa, have expressed the commitment to reach […]

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NCAA Begins Campaign for Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has said it has kicked off the campaign for it’s Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative, which is designed to map out a decarbonization strategy for the Nigeria aviation industry. The initiative is meant to domesticate the National Policy on Short-lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs) and implement strategic partnerships with relevant Green, Blue […]

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IATA Board Declares Principles for Industry Re-start

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a commitment by the airline CEOs on its Board of Governors to five principles for re-connecting the world by air transport. These principles are: 1. Aviation will always put safety and security first: Airlines commit to work with our partners in governments, institutions and across the industry to: […]

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Airlines Welcome Significant Progress Made at 40th ICAO Assembly

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) commended the significant progress made by governments at the 40th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Environment was at the top of the agenda, and after some robust discussions between states, there were two critical outcomes: The ICAO Council will report to the next Assembly on options […]