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Rwandan CAA to partner with IATA to improve aviation safety

14 August 2018 | By International Airport Review

A commitment to African aviation safety, by the Rwandan CAA, will see the establishment of a framework for using the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA).

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Women in aviation numbers set to soar if WAI have anything to do with it

20 July 2018 | By International Airport Review

The Women in Aviation International aims to spark in interest of aviation in young women at the Farnborough Airshow with its 'See her be her' campaign.

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European Space Agency moves closer to more precise flight tracking

18 July 2018 | By

Air traffic modernisation is well underway with the development of technology to pinpoint aircraft in four dimensions - latitude, longitude, altitude and time.

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Major UK research institution sets out goals for tackling rising passenger numbers

17 July 2018 | By International Airport Review

A major aerospace research institution has set out its main goals for dealing with problems arising from the magnitude of passengers expected to use the air transport in the coming decades.

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IATA and the African Airline Association sign MoU to ‘deepen cooperation’

4 June 2018 | By International Airport Review

According to IATA, the MoU paves the way for further development in African aviation, an industry which supports 6.8 million jobs and generates $72.5 billion of economic activity on the continent.

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Cape Town cuts out boarding calls after noise level complaints

28 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

In keeping with a trend among airports throughout the world, Cape Town International will now reserve the use of its public address microphones for select circumstances such as lost minors in order to keep noise levels down.

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Contract awarded in $309 million Uganda oil region airport build

9 February 2018 | By International Airport Review

The build, which is financed by UK Export Finance and a private bank, is expected to become Uganda's second international airport.

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‘Momentous decision’ – African Union launches single air transport market

31 January 2018 | By International Airport Review

Nearly twenty years after its signing, a historic step has been made towards seeing the free aviation market enshrined in the Yamoussoukro Decision become a reality.

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Colas UK to help build Ugandan airport with UKEF support

14 December 2017 | By International Airport Review

Construction of a new international airport in the Kabaale region of Uganda will be helped by the UK Export Finance’s largest ever loan (€270 million) to an African government.

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Baggage handlers: The unsung heroes?

25 November 2017 | By Ross Coppolo (IOSH)

Ross Coppolo, Chair - Aviation & Aerospace Group - Institution of Occupational Safety & Health1, considers the health and safety challenges that baggage handlers experience and what more can be done to improve standards.

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Electrical enclosures: Protecting your equipment, system, process and people

25 November 2017 | By Christian Westwood (Rittal Limited)

There are a myriad of different processes in our airports today and one that’s critical to both passenger safety and experience is baggage handling. But how can operators optimise the service life of these systems to help ensure they are fully functional in decades to come? Christian Westwood, Industry Manager…

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International organisation gives African aviation industry notes on how to grow

14 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has laid out a list of priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa.

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New installation raises awareness of wildlife trafficking at Johannesburg

10 August 2017 | By International Airport Review

The new installation features staged mannequins, customised posters, and informational materials that spotlight wildlife trafficking and provide guidance on how staff can help identify and stop wildlife traffickers from abusing the air transport sector.

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ADB Safegate transforms the runway at Goma International Airport

8 August 2017 | By International Airport Review

Goma International Airport (GOM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a strategic airport used by MONUSCO, a United Nations mission for peacekeeping in the region.

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Lanseria International Airport improves convenience for airlines and passengers

26 July 2017 | By International Airport Review

New SITA services includes South Africa’s first self-bag drop and mobile boarding.

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