International Air Transport Association (IATA)

IATA says Africa traffic rises to 116% in 2022- IATA

… As Global food import to hit $1.8trn in 2022 – FAO*** The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says African airlines’ traffic rose to 116.2 per...

NAMA begins implementation of Free Routing Airspace

Maritime2 years ago

NAMA begins implementation of Free Routing Airspace

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has begun the implementation of Free Routing Airspace (FRA) to enhance airspace’s efficiency. The Managing Director, NAMA, Capt. Fola Akinkoutu...

COVID-19: Nigeria records 4 more deaths, 379 new infections

Health and Safety4 years ago

Don’t turn Covid-19 testing to economic or logistical barrier – IATA tells FG

…Insists testing should be fast, accurate and cost-effective*** The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to make COVID-19 testing for air travelers from...

Maritime5 years ago

African, European carriers rank top in global safety performance

…As Russian cargo ship holed by explosion, continued voyage, Japan sea*** Three years without a major accident or fatality has earned both African and European commercial...

Economy5 years ago

African airlines to lose $300m in 2019, says IATA

…As Eight New SAR Lifeboats Ordered for Canadian Coast Guard*** International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a $300 million net loss for African carriers next...

Maritime6 years ago

African airlines’ passenger traffic rises by 6.3%

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Thursday said that African airlines recorded a 6.3 per cent increase in passenger traffic in February compared to the...

NECA cautions CBN on implementation of cashless policy

Economy6 years ago

Forex: CBN injects $210m into Forex market

As IATA says African carriers should prepare for small losses in 2018 The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) on Tuesday opened the foreign exchange market with...

AfDB’s ‘High 5’ programmme impacts 335m people across Africa — Adesina

Economy6 years ago

Africa accounts for 37% of global aviation fatalities, says AfDB

…As Nigerian National Parks Service, NOUN sign MoU on research, development*** Dr Akinwumi Adesina, President, African Development Bank (AfDB), says the African aviation sector accounts for...

Economy7 years ago

Israel finalises deal for 17 more F-35 stealth fighters

As Qatar’s Airway Chief to chair IATA Board from 2018 June Israel has finalised a deal to purchase 17 more F-35 stealth fighters in addition to...

Economy7 years ago

Nigeria to extend gas pipeline to Côte d’ Ivoire

As $175m foreign airlines funds remain trapped in Nigeria The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) on Wednesday said the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) would be extended...