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In its forecasts, Dakar Blaise International Airport (AIBD) is aiming for a 25% growth in 2022, compared to its performance in 2019. The facility seems to be on the right track, given its achievements in the first half of the year.
Dakar Blaise International Airport has turned the page on the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of passenger … read more
The countdown to World Tourism Day 2022 is now underway, with every part of the sector invited to be an active part of the annual celebrations.
With the theme of ‘Rethinking Tourism’, the International Day of Observance will this year focus on re-imagining the sector’s growth, both in terms of size and relevance. The Republic of Ind… read more
Industry stakeholders have slammed Emirates Airlines over its decision to suspend its operations to Nigeria from September 1, 2022, saying that it is a subtle pressure on the government to release dollars that are obviously unavailable.
Industry observers said that the reason why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been una… read more
Brazil's National Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) is currently providing its expertise to Cape Verde's Civil Aviation Agency (CAA) in the operational certification process of the Embraer ERJ 190 aircraft acquired by BestFly Cabo Verde last April. "The two civil aviation authorities are seeking to consolidate the technical partnership in aeron… read more
The continued withholding of ticket sales of foreign airlines by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is having a negative effect on the image of the country, Aviation Roundtable (ART) has said.
The body of aviation professionals has however advised the Federal Government to as a matter of urgency ensure the payment of the airlines’ in… read more
The number of direct flights between the UK and South Africa is set to exceed pre-pandemic levels from November.
British Airways will resume its Gatwick service to Cape Town three times a week from November, as well as its twice daily flights from Heathrow to the South African capital.
Meanwhile Virgin At… read more
THE International Air Transportation Association (IATA) is downbeat and says foreign airlines’ funds being blocked in Nigeria increased to $464million in July from $450 million in May stating that the figure grew by $14 million.
The global airline body revealed this in a series of tweets on Thursday while stating that Nigeria… read more
In 2012, the Agency for the Safety of Air Navigation in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) left Gao Korogoussou International Airport after the hub fell into the hands of jihadists.
In February 2020, the Gbessia Airport Management Company (SOGEAG) was awarded the management of the Conakry airport for 25 years, replacing the Conakry Airport Management Company (SOGEAC). The company, owned by the Guinean state (34%), Aéroports de Paris (33%) and Africa 50 (33%), has promised to invest €120 million in the development and modernisation of the facility.
In a communique sent today by the organisers of Africa's Travel Indaba the dates have now been confirmed for the 2023 edition of the show and this will run from 09 - 11 May 2023 with an additional BONDay (Business Opportunity Networking) being held on 08 May 2023
Dakar int'l airport: passenger traffic already exceeds pre-COVID-1 figures
“Rethink Tourism”: sector gets ready to celebrate World Tourism Day 2022
Stakeholders bash Emirates over decision to suspend flight operations
Brazil assists Cape Verde in the certification of the Embraer ERJ 190 recently acquired by BestFly
Trapped funds: FG’s action caused massive damage to Nigeria’s image
Direct flights between UK and South Africa set to pass 2019 levels
IATA livid as foreign airlines’ trapped funds in Nigeria rises by $14m to $464m in July
Mali: Gao Int'l Airport returns to ASECNA administration after 10 years of absence
Guinea: Conakry int'l airport equipped with 3 new fire trucks
Dates confirmed for Indaba 2023
