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Governments must intervene to prevent aviation employment catastrophe
Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand falling more than 75 per cent.
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ACI World develops tools to help passengers travel with confidence
Airports Council International (ACI) World has launched a set of tools which provide passengers with information about the health measures in place at airports around the world.
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Edinburgh Airport donates 200 security trays to African airports
By donating the trays, Edinburgh Airport promotes sustainability and supports the development of security screening in African airports.
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African travel and tourism sector in urgent need of support
The African travel and tourism sector contributes $169 billion to Africa’s economy combined, representing 7.1 per cent of the continent’s GDP.
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TIACA calls on African governments to take action for air cargo
The air cargo community in Africa must formulate a recovery plan that will enable it to sustain the shocks of the COVID-19 pandemic; requiring a collaborative strategy between all stakeholders.
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Benin joins ICAO’s carbon emissions offsetting scheme
Benin becomes the 83rd country to confirm its voluntary participation in ICAO's CORSIA scheme, which is set to begin in 2021.
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Marrakech Airport opens Swissport Executive Aviation terminal
The new VIP and executive aviation terminal at Marrakech Airport represents Swissport further expanding its business in Morocco.
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New airport in Tanzania is to be funded by the African Development Bank
Msalato Airport, a new international airport, is to be built in the region of Dodoma, 12km from the capital city of Tanzania.
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NAC invites customers to complete satisfaction survey
NAC is asking customers and stakeholders to complete a satisfaction survey across its eight airports during a two week period.
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IATA identifies priorities to secure future of MENA aviation
Four priorities have been suggested by IATA to help airports of MENA stand firm during a challenging operating environment.
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Innovation key to sustainable growth of African airports
The Director General of ACI World has said that innovation is key to the growth of African airports but regulatory support is needed.
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Investigating airport development in Africa and the Middle East
Airport development is often greatly influenced by who owns the assets and how they are managed and regulated. Kashif Khalid from IATA here describes how it is no different in Africa and the Middle East.
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Sustainability Series: Are we prepared to adapt to climate change?
Kenya Airports Authority has taken measures to make sure that the effects of its airports are minimal to the overall environmental emergency.
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Aviation holds the key to unlock Kenya’s economy, says IATA
Aviation accounts for 4.6 per cent of Kenya's GDP, but to ensure the consistent development, the nation must improve infrastructure, connectivity, safety and technology.
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CANSO explores how to implement a seamless sky in Africa
CANSO is advocating strong regional collaboration and the acceleration of innovation to improve the performance of air traffic management in Africa.