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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA says only 6 airlines have passed the airworthiness exercise ahead of restart of flight Operations.
This is just as 3 airlines have submitted their financial health status.
At an Aviation webinar with the theme: “Status of Industry Restart” organized by the NCAA, Director, Airworthiness … read more
Rwanda has reopened all tourism activities to visitors arriving on chartered flights and who are confirmed free of the coronavirus 72 hours before arrival in the nation famed for endangered mountain gorillas.
“All guests are required to maintain a distance of at least 10 meters at all times while visiting primates in Nyungwe and Volcanoes … read more
An extraordinary cabinet meeting held on Tuesday, June 16, chaired by President Paul Kagame resolved that hotels be allowed to host gatherings, meetings and conferences effective immediately.
The meeting has also allowed domestic and international tourism for visitors travelling with chartered flights to resume.
According to the minu… read more
Following strict travel restrictions in recent months, numerous countries have relaxed entry and quarantine regulations. In fact, all countries that offer visitors the classic holiday experience, such as seaside retreats, country escapes and city breaks, are opening up for tourists. During the past few weeks, Lufthansa is continuously expanding … read more
Tanzania just opened its travel and tourism industry and should stay aware of the ongoing development in neighboring Burundi.
In April the African Tourism Board Chairman Cuthbert Ncube urged Burundi to respect Africa and respect the dangers of COVID-19.
6 weeks later today
Burundi President Nkuruziza is dead, most likely on COV… read more
Qatar Airways will defer Airbus and Boeing aircraft deliveries due in 2020 and 2021, the airline's chief executive said, as the Covid-19 pandemic saps demand for air travel. "Quite a lot of them will be deferred, we've already notified Boeing and Airbus that we will not be taking any aeroplanes this year or next year and all the ot… read more
These guidelines are contained in Takeoff: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis, which was approved by the ICAO Council. They have also been adopted into the African Union’s Restart and Recovery Strategies during and after COVID-19 for the African Aviation Sector.
“Developed based on the latest medical e… read more
Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, has said it is ready to resume operations to Nigeria as soon as the directive to that effect is given by the Federal Government. The Regional Manager, West Africa, Afzal Parambil, disclosed this in a chat with Daily Trust, saying once the approval was given the airline was ready to serve the Ni… read more
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released criteria for the use of COVID-19 testing in the travel process. Should governments choose to introduce COVID-19 testing for travelers arriving from countries considered as high risk, testing must deliver results fast, be able to be conducted at scale, and operate t… read more
As planned resumption of domestic flights draws nearer, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has reiterated that passengers must arrive at least three hours before their scheduled flight takeoff time in order to go through check-in process and COVID-19 preventive protocols.
The agency, which made this known yesterday on … read more
Nigeria: six airlines scale airworthiness, 3 submit financial health status, others
Wildlife Parks reopen in Rwanda for those free of virus
Lufthansa and Fraport implement enhanced hygiene standards at Frankfurt Airport
Monumental Tragedy for Africa unfolding in Burundi on COVID-19?
Qatar Airways to delay Airbus and Boeing plane deliveries
African aviation industry urging for safe restart of air services
Emirates Awaits Nigerian Govt's Approval to Resume Flights
IATA releases criteria for COVID-19 testing
Nigeria: FAAN - Passengers Must Arrive Three Hours in advance
