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Airport News

Connecting the World: The Vital Importance of Airports

Airports, often regarded as gateways to the world, play a pivotal role in facilitating global connectivity and economic growth. As the world continues to recover from the challenges of the pandemic, the significance of airports in fostering trade, tourism, and social exchange has never been more evident. These bustling hubs are more than just terminals for flights; they are essential infrastructure that binds nations, cultures, and economies together. 1. Catalysts […]

todayAugust 3, 2023 120

Airline News

Tanzania Precision Air crash: ‘I tried to save pilots but was knocked unconscious’

A fisherman who was one of the first responders at the site of Sunday's plane crash which killed 19 people in Tanzania's Lake Victoria, has described how he tried to save the pilots stuck in the cockpit and how he nearly lost his life trying to rescue them. Majaliwa Jackson has been officially declared a hero, awarded 1 million Tanzanian shillings ($430; £370), and offered a job in the fire […]

todayNovember 24, 2022 55

Events

Tourism: Elizabeth Twumwaa Sasu, CEO GH-Aviation Wins Africa Travel 100 Women Award

The Chief Executive Officer, GH-Aviation, Elizabeth Twumwaa Sasu, has won the coveted Africa Travel 100 Award which recognizes exceptional women in the travel and tourism sector. Elizabeth is a woman of many talents and skills and has aspirations of creating long lasting impact in the Aviation and Tourism industries in Ghana and the sub-region. She is an entrepreneur who dabbles in aviation media and tourism. She is also the Vice […]

todayOctober 24, 2022 99 2

Airline News

ITA fires Pilot After Alleged Sleeping During long haul flight

A captain of a long-haul flight between New York and Rome was fired after accusations that he fell asleep and was unavailable while flying over France on May 1. ITA Airways confirmed on Tuesday that the pilot, who denies the incident, was dismissed, but stressed that passengers were not in danger at any time.The air-traffic control in Marseille was unable to contact the Airbus A330 in the early morning. This […]

todayJune 8, 2022 159

Airline News

Air France-KLM CEO has expressed concerns over staff shortages at KLM and Schipol

The chief executive of Air France-KLM has expressed concern over further staffing shortages and aircraft delivery delays, as he looks ahead to the busiest travel months of the year. Ben Smith’s comments came after tough operational challenges at KLM in recent weeks, where disruption and flight cancellations have affected services at the Dutch flag carrier’s Schiphol hub. “We had an experience at Amsterdam Schiphol, which we’ve never seen before, over […]

todayJune 8, 2022 91

Airline News

Former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group to act till a replacement is appointed

Mr. Girma Wake, former CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, who was appointed recently as a new Chairman of the Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group by the Ethiopian Public Enterprises Holding & Administration Agency will be acting as the new CEO of the airline till a replacement is appointed. Mr. Girma Wake is a highly experienced, successful and well-regarded business leader and a well-known figure in the aviation industry who […]

todayMarch 23, 2022 337 1

Airline News

Breaking: Tewolde resigns as CEO of Ethiopia Airlines Group

Tewolde GebreMariam, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group, has officially resigned from his post citing medical reasons, according to Origins Media. He has been in the United States for more than 6 months to get a medical treatment. Tewolde has served as the CEO of Ethiopian Airlines Group since January 2011. Mr. GebreMariam has served Ethiopian Airlines for the last 37 years. Source: Origin Media

todayMarch 23, 2022 4163 1

Airport News

Bubuashie KevinHart brings joy to an aspiring aviator

Instilling the passion and drive of aviation into children will go a long way in cementing the survival of the aviation industry generations to come. This can be done through community engagement, education and the like. Nii Odoi popularly known as "Bubuashie KevinHart" was touched when he saw a young boy playing on a pavement with a self-made paper airplane at Opeibia in Accra- Ghana. "My duty was over, so […]

todayNovember 12, 2021 254 1

Airline News

ASKY PROVIDES WIFI WIRELESS INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT – IFE ON BOARD ALL ITS AIRCRAFT

ASKY, The Pan African airlines has introduced WIFI wireless In-flight Entertainment – IFE solution which commenced from November 6th, 2021 for their valued passengers and the public. The airline has introduced a wide range of engaging features and content catalog consisting of Hollywood movies, popular TV shows, local African programs / documentaries, drama, music, and games on board all ASKY aircraft. "Introducing such an innovative in-flight entertainment system on board […]

todayNovember 9, 2021 160 1

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