United Airlines Launches New Nonstop Flights to Dakar
United Airlines Launches New Nonstop Flights to Dakar | United Airlines has launched its new nonstop year-round three-times weekly service between Dakar and Washington, D.C., celebrating the arrival of the inaugural flight into Dakar Airport today. The new route is the airline’s first ever service between Senegal and the United States. Dakar is United’s sixth destination in Africa and...
Ghana Plots Takeoff in Green Jet Fuel
Ghana Plots Takeoff in Green Jet Fuel | By Dominick Andoh & Gifty Ruth Odamtten | With global demand for eco-friendly jet fuel soaring, Ghana is positioning itself to become a regional hub for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production, unlocking new investment, jobs, and a greener aviation future. Accra, Ghana. Ghana is positioning itself to tap into the multi-million-dollar Sustainable...
Ghana’s CAA to launch electronic portal for complaints
Ghana's CAA to launch electronic portal for complaints | By Gifty Ruth Odamtten | The Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), the aviation sector regulator, is to roll out a new electronic passenger complaint portal by July 2025, which will provide passengers with a more convenient way to report issues such as flight delays, baggage problems, or denied boarding. This platform,...
Cargo start-up SolitAir takes off with Lido Navigation
Cargo start-up SolitAir takes off with Lido Navigation | SolitAir, the UAE’s only dedicated cargo airline, has chosen Lido mPilot and Lido FMS from Lufthansa Systems to support its pilots and optimize flight operations. With Lido mPilot, pilots gain access to a fully integrated and digital charting solution that simplifies navigation and enhances situational awareness. The intuitive application provides seamless...
EgyptAir turns to SITA to modernise network infrastructure
EgyptAir turns to SITA to modernise network infrastructure | EGYPTAIR, a leading airline in the Middle East and Africa, is embarking on a transformative upgrade of its network infrastructure to boost operational efficiency, increase resilience, and deliver more reliable services for passengers. EgyptAir has selected advanced connectivity and infrastructure solutions from SITA, the global leader in air transport technology...
Travel in Motion integrates TailWind Airline Consulting
Travel in Motion integrates TailWind Airline Consulting | Travel in Motion (TiM), a leading consultancy powering the airline industry’s shift to Modern Airline Retailing, has integrated TailWind Airline Consulting. Through this strategic transaction, TiM is further expanding its footprint as a trusted consulting partner driving the transition of the airline industry to Modern Airline Retailing. Joachim Zintl, founder and CEO of...
Emirates inaugurates first West Africa Travel Store in Accra
Emirates inaugurates first West Africa Travel Store in Accra | Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has unveiled its interactive and experiential Emirates Travel Store in Accra, Ghana, elevating its customer experience with exciting product showcases, smart technologies and expert travel consultants. The opening marks the first travel retail store in West Africa, and the 13th globally. The Emirates Travel Store,...
VFS Global acquires majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience
VFS Global acquires majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience | VFS Global, the global leader in trusted technology services, has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in CiX Citizen Experience, a leading provider of digital and physical citizen services based in Brazil. This strategic acquisition marks a pivotal step in VFS Global’s expansion journey as it continues to broaden...
New National Airline: Ghana turns to Emirates to get it flying
New National Airline: Ghana turns to Emirates to get it flying | By Dominick Andoh | Ghana is seeking investment and technical support from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to create a new national airline to tap into its growing aviation market and take advantage of its strategic geographic location. Following a botched attempt to re-establish a new national airline with...
Russia shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 – UN rules
Russia shot down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 - UN rules | Russia was responsible for the downing of the Malaysia Airlines flight, MH17, over eastern Ukraine in July 2014, the United Nations aviation agency has ruled. All 298 people on board the passenger plane were killed when it was shot down by a Russian-made missile. The Kremlin has always denied...
