SITA APPOINTS SELIM BOURI AS PRESIDENT OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
SITA APPOINTS SELIM BOURI AS PRESIDENT OF MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA | SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has appointed Selim Bouri as its new President for the Middle East and Africa region. Selim is taking over the position from Hani El-Assaad who had an extraordinary 30-year career during which he made an...
Pro-Park takes over Kotoka Airport Parking from Servest
By Dominick Andoh | Pro-Park takes over Kotoka Airport Parking from Servest . Pro Park has recently taken over the management of the car parks at Kotoka International Airport from Servest, the South African company specialising in car park management. As a part of the transition, the Servest card dispenser machines have been rebranded to Pro Park. It’s worth noting that...
Global Passenger Demand Up 8% in July – IATA
Global Passenger Demand Up 8% in July - IATA | The latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for July 2024 reveals that total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 86.0%...
Four South African airlines recognised for service excellence in Africa
Four South African airlines recognised for service excellence in Africa | South African Airways, Airlink, LIFT and FlySafair have all been recognised for service excellence in the Africa region. According to the Skytrax World Airline Awards, these airlines featured in the top 10 of the Best Airline Staff in Africa 2024. “The Best Airline Staff Service awards recognise the combined quality...
Virgin Atlantic plots return to Ghana
By Dominick Andoh | Virgin Atlantic plots return to Ghana | Virgin Atlantic plots return to Ghana | London-based Virgin Atlantic airline is preparing to re-enter the Ghanaian market after an eleven-year absence AviationGhana sources have confirmed that the airline is in the process of searching for a General Sales Agent (GSA) in Ghana and has initiated the interview process...
Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July
Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July | The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported data for global air cargo markets in July 2024. The demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), increased by 13.6% compared to the levels of July 2023 (14.3% for international operations). This marks the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year...
ASKY Airlines set date to restart flights to Pointe-Noire
ASKY Airlines set date to restart flights to Pointe-Noire | ASKY is pleased to announce the reopening of its flights to Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, starting October 2, 2024. After a suspension of a few years, ASKY is resuming operations to this strategic destination, reinforcing its commitment to contribute to the economic development of African countries and facilitate connectivity...
New National Airline will fly under my Gov’t – John Mahama
By Papa Kojo Nimako | New National Airline will fly under my Gov’t – John Mahama | If elected, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to facilitate the establishment of a new national airline for the country. Presenting highlights of the party’s manifesto at the launch of the NDC’s Manifesto in Winneba in...
E-Levy will be scrapped by March 2025 — Dr Bawumia assures
E-Levy will be scrapped by March 2025 — Dr Bawumia assures | The Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, says the controversial Electronic Transfer levy (E-levy) on mobile money transactions and other transfers will be part of his first budget presentation to Parliament by March 2025. He said all things being equal, it would be scrapped by...
Air France sets date to exit Ghana’s aviation market
By Dominick Andoh | Air France sets date to exit Ghana’s aviation market . Air France will suspend its direct three-times-a-week scheduled passenger service between Paris, France and Ghana's capital, Accra. AviationGhana has confirmed this decision, indicating that Air France will temporarily cease operations connecting Accra with its international network via Paris. Though immediate reasons were not given, analysts believe the...
