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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy to Remove Taxes from Air Transport and Reduce Charges By 25%, Effective January 1, 2026

The discussions centred on developing concrete strategies and common policies to lower air travel costs, which are currently among the highest globally

Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lomé, Togo, to address the pressing challenges of high air transport costs and to fortify aviation security across the region. The ministers also considered a proposal for compensation to passengers in the case of excessive flight…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Aviation Ministers Set to Address the High Cost of Air Transport and Travel Tickets through Common Reforms in Lomé, Togo

With expectations running high, the outcomes of the Lomé meeting will be crucial for the December 2024 ECOWAS Council of Ministers Session and Heads of State and Governments Summit

ECOWAS is gearing up to host a key series of meetings from November 5-8, 2024, in Lomé, Togo, bringing together aviation ministers, DGs of Civil Aviation, officials, and industry stakeholders to chart a new course for air travel across West Africa. These sessions, which is a response to a directive…

VistaJet

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VistaJet Continues Expansion Plans in East and South Africa

The African Roadshow Reaffirms Commitment Towards the Region’s Economic Development 

VistaJet (www.VistaJet.com), the world’s first and only global business aviation company, is set to organize its first-ever East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow, showcasing its flagship aircraft, the Bombardier Global 7500. The event will commence in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, followed by a landing in South Africa’s top business centers,…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Liberia
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Ambassador Yin Chengwu Met with Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority Julius Dennis

Dennis expressed his gratitude for China’s support to Liberia, wishing to further cement cooperation with China in order to promote the development of Liberia’s civil aviation industry

On October 31st, Yin Chengwu, Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, met with Mr. Julius Dennis, Jr., Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority. Ambassador Yin briefed the outcomes of Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) and meetings between the two heads of state, expressing China’s willingness to strengthen cooperation in…

East African Community (EAC)
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19th East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology currently underway in Mombasa, Kenya

Partner States are already in agreement to operationalise the EAC Upper Airspace Seamless operations to enable inter-operability of their upper air navigation systems

The 19th Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology is currently underway in Mombasa, Kenya with the liberalisation of the Upper Airspace and reduction of air fares in the region high on the agenda. Also on the agenda of the five-day meeting are the…

U.S. Department of State
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The United States and Angola Sign Open Skies Agreement

The Agreement includes unrestricted capacity and frequency of services for both passenger and all-cargo carriers, open route rights, an open charter regime, self-handling provisions, and open code-sharing opportunities

U.S. Ambassador to Angola Tulinabo S. Mushingi and the Republic of Angola Secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angolan Communities Ambassador Domingos Custodio Vieira Lopes signed an Open Skies Air Transport Agreement in Luanda to advance our countries’ bilateral aviation cooperation.  The Agreement brings the civil aviation transportation relationship…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs, People's Democratic Republic of Algeria
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The Minister Attaf receives Tunisian counterpart at Houari Boumediene International Airport

This visit aims to bolster fraternal ties, cooperation and coordination between Algeria and Tunisia

The Minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, received on Saturday afternoon, at Houari Boumediene International Airport, his Tunisian counterpart, Mohamed Ali Nafti, who is on a working visit to Algeria. This visit aims to bolster fraternal ties, cooperation and coordination between Algeria and Tunisia, as part…

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The Football Foundation for Africa Partners with Kenya Airways for Africa Football Business Summit 2024

Kenya Airways, a leading African airline, will provide discounted airfares for Summit participants and promote the event globally

The Football Foundation for Africa (FFA) (https://FootballFoundation.Africa/) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Kenya Airways for the Africa Football Business Summit 2024, which will take place on October 24-25, 2024, in Nairobi. Delegates will get 10% off the flights to Nairobi between 18th and 30th October using promo…

AJet
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AJet expands network with new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, connecting key destinations

As part of its rapid growth following the 2024 summer season, AJet launched new routes to four cities in Saudi Arabia and two popular Egyptian destinations, offering affordable and efficient travel options across 95 destinations

AJet (www.AJet.com), Türkiye’s fast-growing airline, has announced the launch of new routes to Saudi Arabia and Egypt, continuing its network expansion. Beginning October 1, 2024, AJet offers flights from Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Jeddah, Riyadh, Medina, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia, as well as flights to the Egyptian resort cities of Sharm El-Sheikh and Hurghada. In contrast to its parent…

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business

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Samson Arega congratulated in North America, following his announcement as Group Vice President of Customer Experience at Ethiopian Airlines

Mr. Arega’s previous roles include Regional Director for Sales & Services in the United States, among a range of positions since 2014 when he joined the airline as a college trainee

The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business (www.CanadaAfrica.ca) is delighted to congratulate Mr. Samson Arega on his appointment as Group Vice President of Customer Experience at Ethiopian Airlines. Mr. Arega’s previous roles include Area Manager in Canada, where he served as an active leader in The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, including as keynote…