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The sky’s the limit at ACI WAGA 2022 in Marrakech

25 October 2022 | By International Airport Review

Airports Council International Africa - WAGA 2022 has officially started in Marrakech, Morocco, on 24 October 2022.

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Challenging common business practices – in search of a ‘landing place’

20 July 2022 | By Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Z. Mpofu

Mpumi Mpofu, Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa, tells International Airport Review about the new approach they are taking to their recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic.

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DEN launches Africa Air Service Committee

7 April 2022 | By International Airport Review

Denver International Airport has announced the formation of the new Africa Air Service Committee, which aims to support efforts to establish flights between Denver and Africa.

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In conversation with Mehmet Mercan, Operations Director

11 March 2022 | By Mehmet Mercan

In the run up to the summit we take a few minutes with one of our panellists.

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The importance of baggage handling systems in winning passengers and airlines

11 November 2021 | By Mehmet Mercan

Mehmet Mercan, Operations Director at Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM), explains how an airport’s baggage systems are used as a key performance and a service quality indicator which is crucial to winning passengers and airline business.

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Taking the guesswork out of air travel in the age of COVID-19

10 November 2021 | By The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA)

The Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority spoke to International Airport Review about the introduction of the Seychelles Islands Travel Authorisation platform, which enables advance screening of passengers for health and other security risks via web-form or mobile app prior to departure, which helps rebuild passenger confidence in air travel to a…

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IATA data shows air cargo increased 9.1 per cent in September 2021

4 November 2021 | By International Airport Review

The International Air Transport Association has released results for global air cargo markets in September 2021, showing an ongoing demand that will exceed pre-COVID-19 levels.

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Air travellers’ frustrations increases with COVID-19 travel restrictions

8 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

As air traveller’s COVID-19 travel restrictions frustrations continue to rise, a survey by the International Air Transport Association shows respondents’ confidence in the restoration of travel.

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IATA reveals latest outlook for airline industry financial performance

7 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Despite a cumulative $201 billion loss for the airline industry (2020-2022), the International Air Transport Association has revealed improved results for aviation during the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

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IATA data shows how the Delta variant impacted August air traffic demand

6 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Recovery in air travel eased in August 2021, according to The International Air Transport Association's latest report, as domestic air traffic demand is severely impacted by the Delta variant.

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Weak COVID-19 recovery of air travel jobs, especially tourism employment

4 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Due to the major descent in international visitor traffic and slow COVID-19 recovery of the global aviation industry, 44.6 million air travel jobs, including tourism employees, are at risk.

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Aviation industry comes together to fight illegal wildlife trade

1 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

Airports and airlines across the world have announced that they are joining the battle against wildlife traffickers and smuggling attempts, spreading the global messages of ‘It Doesn’t Fly With Us!’

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IATA data shows steadily growing global air cargo demand in August 2021

1 October 2021 | By International Airport Review

According to the International Air Transport Association’s August 2021 data, despite the pressure on air cargo capacity increasing the demand for global air cargo continues to steadily grow.

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ACSA: Implementing a recovery strategy

29 September 2021 | By Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Z. Mpofu

Nompumelelo (Mpumi) Z. Mpofu, Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa, outlines the recovery strategy that her company is executing in the wake of the pandemic.

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New passenger survey reveals restoration of passenger confidence in air travel

15 September 2021 | By International Airport Review

The Passenger Confidence Tracker reveals demand for flights is restoring, however, rebuilding passenger confidence requires consistent global safety protocols and digital technology.

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