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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Ethiopian Airlines Group CFO Mensfin Tasew (left) and AfDB Vice President Nnenna Nwabufo display copies of the signed letter of intent. Standing behind them are Ethiopia’s Finance Minister Ahmed Shide (left) and Bank Group President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina (in bow tie)
    • AfDB Group President Adesina examines an Ethiopian Airlines model aircraft presented by Finance Minister Shide, with Bank Vice President Nwabufo in attendance
    • Ethiopian and AfDB executives in solidarity for the new $7.8 billion Abusera International Airport project
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Ethiopian Airlines Group and African Development Bank sign Letter of Intent for financing of world-class Abusera International Airport

The new Abusera International Airport will complement Ethiopia’s recently expanded Bole International Airport, which is expected to reach its annual 25 million passenger capacity limit soon

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) and Ethiopian Airlines Group have signed a Letter of Intent for the development of the East African nation’s planned Abusera International Airport Project. The $7.8 billion project aims to address increasing passenger and cargo demands, reinforce Ethiopia’s position as a leading aviation hub, and stimulate…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority

Mr Garry Albert, the Chief Executive Officer, remains as an ex-Officio Member

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the new Board of the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). Mr. Wilfred Fock Tave has been re-appointed as the Chairperson, and Mrs Sherin Francis has been appointed as the new Vice-Chairperson. The other Board Members are: Ms Sophie Belle…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Airports Authority

The Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Airports Authority, who will be an ex-Officio Member of the Board, will be appointed by the Board

The Office of the President has today announced the appointment of the Board of the Seychelles Airports Authority. This is in accordance with Section 4 of the Seychelles Airports Authority Act, 2024. Ms Wendy Zialor has been appointed as the Acting Chairperson The other Board Members are: Mrs Noella Brioche…

State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

President Ramkalawan Conducts Security Assessment at Seychelles International Airport

During his visit, the President observed firsthand the procedures, equipment, and infrastructure to evaluate different strengths and weaknesses related to airport security

President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by Vice-President Ahmed Afif, the Minister for Transport Anthony Derjacque and the Minister for Internal Affairs Errol Fonseka, met with high-level officials of the Airport Operations Management and other agencies during a visit to the Seychelles International Airport yesterday afternoon. President Ramkalawan was given a comprehensive…

UN News
Source: UN News |

Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): UN call to reopen Goma airport ‘lifeline’, as crisis deepens

The UN’s top humanitarian official in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on Tuesday called for Goma airport to be urgently reopened, warning its continued closure is paralyzing relief operations

“Goma airport is a lifeline,” said Bruno Lemarquis. “Without it, the evacuation of the seriously injured, the delivery of medical supplies and the reception of humanitarian reinforcements are paralyzed.” Growing casualties The M23 armed group, supported by Rwandan troops, seized the airport last week as its fighters swept through Goma…

Human Rights Watch (HRW)
Source: Human Rights Watch (HRW) |

Algeria: Arbitrary Travel Bans Against Critics

Algerian authorities have used travel bans to arbitrarily target civil society activists, opposition party leaders, journalists, union supporters, and others deemed critical of the government

 Algerian authorities have increasingly used arbitrary travel bans to retaliate against perceived critics, Human Rights Watch and MENA Rights Group said today. The authorities should lift the arbitrary bans and stop using them as a tool to repress dissent. Algerian authorities have used travel bans to arbitrarily target civil society activists, opposition party…

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    • TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of Its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner (1)
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Source: Boeing |

TAAG Angola Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Boeing 787 Dreamliner

The 787-9 and subsequent deliveries of the fuel-efficient widebody jet will advance the airline's fleet modernization plans and long-haul capabilities, bringing more travelers and trade to Angola

African airline receives first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes on order 787 Dreamliner to expand TAAG Angola Airlines’ network in Europe and open new opportunities in Asia and North America Boeing [NYSE: BA] (www.Boeing.com) delivered the first of four 787 Dreamliner airplanes to TAAG Angola Airlines, debuting the airline’s new…

Boeing
Source: Boeing |

Driving Africa's Open Skies: Aircraft Manufacturers, Catalysts for Progress (By Henok Teferra Shawl)

Significant progress has already been achieved; 37 African countries, representing over 80% of the continent’s aviation market, have joined the SAATM initiative

By Henok Teferra Shawl, Boeing Africa Managing Director (www.Boeing.com). The liberalization of Africa’s air transport market, as envisioned through the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), is not just an aspirational goal — it is an economic necessity. A unified African sky, underpinned by the Joint Prioritized Action Plan (JPAP),…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Soroti University to start Aviation Science courses

This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year

Soroti University will start teaching Aviation Science after finalizing collaboration agreements with the Ethiopian Aviation University. This revelation was made by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Prof. Robert Ikoja Odongo while presenting the Budget Framework Paper for 2025-2026 financial year before the Committee on Education and Sports on Wednesday, 08 January…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda in two months

This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday

Kenya and Angola will work together to ensure Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Luanda, Angola, beginning March this year. This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening…

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