African carriers’ freight demand increased by 7.4% in October 2016 compared to the same month last year. However, capacity surged by 24.7% on the back of long-haul expansion, in particular by Ethiopian Airlines. International freight demand for African airlines slowed in October, but still remained robust at 7.7% year-on-year. This was contained in the […]
Nigerian domestic carrier, Dana Air has passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). The airline was on Wednesday admitted by International Air Transport Association (IATA), into its global safety registry after passing the audit. According to the Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, ‘’our admission into the IOSA registry is a confirmation of our strict adherence […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). Albrakri’s appointment is effective 1 January 2017 and will be based in the IATA regional office in Amman, Jordan. “Muhammad Ali Albakri is stepping into a critical role at IATA. […]
Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest aviation academy in Africa, a full ICAO Trainer Plus Member and IATA Authorized Global Training Center, is pleased to announce that it has graduated 47 pilots, 92 aviation maintenance technicians, 50 cabin crew and 133 marketing professionals in a graduation ceremony held at Ethiopian Headquarters on November 17, 2016. Group […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of an Airport Wildlife Trafficking Assessment Tool which will help defeat smugglers of endangered species. The Assessment Tool, developed in partnership with the World Customs Organization (WCO) with support from the USAID ROUTES Partnership, will be piloted with WCO at Maputo International Airport in November 2016. […]