The Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO) Executive Committee hosted the Cabinet Secretary State Department of Transport and Roads Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen and Permanent Secretary Mohammed Daghar to deliberate on improving partnership between Government and the private sector. The meeting agreed on the need for industry input in major policy decisions affecting the sector to…
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69th Edition of the ACI Africa Conference Ongoing in Kigali
The 69th edition of the Airports Council International (ACI) Africa Board Meeting, Regional Committees, Conference, and Exhibition (#ACIAfricaKigali) is underway at the Kigali Conference Center (KCC). The meeting is being attended by ACI Africa Regional Committees for Safety & Technical and Facilitation, Technology and Innovation, and Environment and Sustainable Development. Distinguished speakers from the aviation…
Flight Landings in Kenya’s Airports Increased by 38% in 2022
Flight landings in Kenya’s airports increased by 38% to 62,000 in 2022 which was only 13% shy of the pre-Covid-19 performance according to the Tourism Research Institute Kenya. Of Kenya’s busiest airports Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi registered a flight landings growth of 44%, Moi International Airport (MIA) Mombasa registered growth of 33%,…
Kenya’s Aviation Sector: The Future is Here
By Tabitha Gichuhi As a leading African nation in the tourism sector, Kenya has one of the most vibrant and exciting aviation markets in the continent. The country’s airports, airlines, and services have made tremendous strides in recent years, transforming the industry from a small-scale affair to a major player within the global aviation industry….
South Africa’s Safair, Durban Airport Lead in On-Time Performance Across MENA Region – OAG
South Africa’s Safair has been ranked the top on-time airline for the Middle East and Africa by aviation analytics firm OAG in the just released Punctuality League 2023 report with a score of 95.30% an improvement from 94.40% in 2019. Remarkably the airline operated 47% more flights in 2022 than in 2019 according to the…
ASECNA, Indra to Enhance Landing Safety within 17 African Airports
Indra has been awarded a major contract for the supply and installation of air navigation systems in Africa for 15 million euros. The company will deliver its Normarc instrument landing system (ILS) and distance measuring equipment (DME) to 17 airports in 12 countries, all operated by ASECNA. As a turnkey project, Indra is responsible for…
Global Traveler Celebrates the Winners of the 19th Annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards
Best Overall Airline in the World1. Singapore Airlines2. United Airlines3. Delta Air Lines4. Emirates5. Etihad Airways Best Airline Alliance1. oneworld2. Star Alliance3. SkyTeam Best Aircraft Type1. Airbus A3502. Boeing 7773. Boeing 7874. Airbus A3305. Airbus A320 Best Airline for Business Class1. Turkish Airlines2. Singapore Airlines3. United Airlines4. Cathay Pacific Airways5. Korean Air Best Airline for…
Arriving at the Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is Closer to Reality with New Industry Standards
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards that will bring the aim of having travelers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality. The newly released Recommended Practice on Digitalization of Admissibility will enable travelers to digitally prove admissibility to an international destination, avoiding a stop at the check-in desk or…
Airports Company South Africa: Revenue Up 81% in 2021/22 Over 2020
PERFORMANCE HEADLINES: • Revenue up 81%, from R2.2 billion to R3.9 billion • ACSA reports a loss of R1 billion, down from R2.6 billion loss in 2020/21 • Gearing increases to 26% from 23% • Recover and Sustain strategy implemented with positive results Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has today reported its financial results for…