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Ghana: Minister Lauds Aviation Security RecordMs. Gloria Akuffo, Minister of Aviation has said that Ghana is one of the countries in the sub-region with a good aviation security and safety record, in spite of modern threats that the aviation industry faces. Full Story African Aviation defend against EU on Environmental TaxAfrican civil Aviation Authorities are opposed to the introduction of Carbon Miles an Environmental tax being imposed by the European Union on the airlines Industry. The officials say carbon miles will undermine developing countries enterprising export markets, which rely heavily on domestic airlines. Full Story AON chairman speaks to BTPDr Steve Mahonwu, Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON spoke to Business Travel Press, BTP on various issues concerning aviation in the country. Excerpts of the interview are run here. Full Story First commercial A380 flight set for October 25October 25 has been set as the date of the first commercial flight on the new Airbus A380. Full Story CAPE elects officersThe Congress of Aviation Publishers and Editors, CAPE has elected officers to run the association for the next one year, with Mr Titus Agbo, publisher of Aviation Review magazine emerging as the Chairman. Full Story Lucky escape for pilot and driverA "normal" emergency landing for pilot Dale de Klerk ended alarmingly when he accidentally touched down on Sid Mann's car in an incident that has left aviators gasping in disbelief. Full Story Boeing to Supply Airplane Health Management System to...Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Virgin Atlantic Airways said today that the airline will use Boeing's Airplane Health Management system to monitor the in-flight condition of its 747-400 fleet. The announcement adds momentum to a growing partnership focused on reducing the environmental impact of air travel. Full Story India's own 70-seater aircraft could fly by 2015India might fly its own indigenously built 70-seater civilian aircraft in another seven to eight years, the programme director of the country's first self-built aircraft SARAS has said. Full Story Hotel in space by 2012By Pascale Harter Fri Aug 10, 1:21 PM ET Hand baggage restrictions 'to be lifted'Rules limiting air passengers to a single piece of hand luggage may be lifted - but not until after the summer peak travel period. Full Story Aero increases flights to BeninNigeria ’s oldest carrier, Aero has increased its frequencies from Lagos to Benin City airport by 200 percent, from one flight to three flights daily. Full Story Ryanair sues ItalyRyanair says it has filed a lawsuit against Italy's aviation authority for cutting traffic at Rome's Ciampino airport, a move that the low-cost airline says is aimed at protecting national carrier Alitalia. Full Story Sabre and Amadeus seek joint venture approvalSabre Holdings and Amadeus have filed with the European Commission for antitrust approval to create a joint venture concentrating on non-air items. Boeing, Kenya Airways Celebrate Opening of Leadership Center
Airbus gets EU US approval to operate the A380 SuperJumboEuropean plane manufacturer Airbus said on Tuesday its hulking A380 superjumbo jet has received approval from European and United States authorities to operate on most of the world's runways. Full Story |
 HeadlinesGhana: Minister Lauds Aviation Security Record African Aviation defend against EU on Environmental Tax AON chairman speaks to BTP First commercial A380 flight set for October 25 CAPE elects officers Lucky escape for pilot and drivers Boeing to Supply Airplane Health Management System to Virgin Atlantic India's own 70-seater aircraft could fly by 2015 Hotel in space by 2012 Hand baggage restrictions 'to be lifted' Aero increases flights to Benin Ryanair sues Italy Sabre and Amadeus seek joint venture approval Boeing, Kenya Airways Celebrate Opening of Leadership Center Airbus gets EU US approval to operate the A380 SuperJumbo   |
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Kenya Airways Launches "The Pride Centre" in Nairobi to Offer Training and Leadership Development.