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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to quickly implement the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) global guidelines for restoring air connectivity.
Today, the ICAO Council approved Takeoff: Guidance for Air Travel through the COVID-19 Public Health Crisis (Takeoff). This is an authoritative … read more
During the opening session of Arabian Travel Market’s inaugural virtual event, ATM Virtual, aviation industry veteran Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, has outlined the impact of COVID-19 on the aviation industry, as well as the measures implemented by the company in response to the pandemic.
Speaking during an interview with r… read more
"I must say that after these six weeks, the option of winding up Air Mauritius becomes more visible," said Sattar Hajee Abdoula, director of the national aviation company, placed under voluntary administration since April.
At a press conference on Monday June 1, at the Grand Thorton office in Ebène, the administrator stressed that the poss… read more
The government of South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering resurrecting the country’s flag carrier with state funds.
The proposal would reverse previous pledges to withhold more bailouts from South African Airways that has been pushed close to liquidation by the coronavirus pandemic.
The government would inject R4.6bn ($264m… read more
The global aviation trade association has renewed its call for government to aid the industry, which is on the verge of collapse as the impact of the Covid-19 crisis deepens. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said African countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia, South Africa, Nigeria and Tanzania, will be hit hard… read more
TAP Air Portugal in the last 2 weeks filed additional revision to its planned operation, between June and August 2020. As of 31MAY20, planned operation as follows.
Lisbon – Accraeff 01AUG202 weekly A320neo
Lisbon – Amsterdameff 01JUL201 daily E190 (2 daily A320 from 01AUG20)
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Despite the challenges brought about by the coronavirus crisis, Ethiopian Airlines has not reached out for state aid. It has not laid off any workers and has not canceled any of its outstanding aircraft orders. Clearly, the African giant is doing something right. CEO Tewolde GebreMariam has provided some insight into how his airlin… read more
Closure of Khartoum International Airport extended until June 14
The Civil Aviation Authority, on Sunday, extended its decision for closing down Khartoum International Airport for international and domestic flights until June.14 in accordance with COVID-19 precautionary measures whi… read more
It’s often a difficult and notorious challenge, launching an airline in Africa. Limited opportunities are often crimped by regulations, while national champions are so dominant. The present Coronavirus pandemic further adds to the checklist of problems for a plucky entrant, as Transair, a domestic Senegalese airline can attest to.
Founded … read more
Business travellers can once again take to the skies when South Africa enters Level 3 of the lockdown from 01 June.
“Business travellers can and should expect that the travel rules and regulations will change constantly as risk levels are continuously re-assessed. Working with a professional travel consultant will become a non-negotiable a… read more
IATA: Urgent implementation of ICAO COVID-19 guidelines needed
Tim Clark: Aviation industry to come back “to some kind of normality” in 2021
Air Mauritius: The possibility of liquidation becomes more visible
SAA resurrected with state funds?
TAP Air Portugal operations as of 31MAY20 - Africa included
How Ethiopian Airlines is overcoming the airline crisis
Sudan: Airport Closure extended til 14th of June
Transair, a domestic airline in Senegal, faces problems because COVID-19 pandemic
What South African Business Travellers Can Expect in Level 3 Lockdown
