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IATA identifies priorities to secure future of MENA aviation

5 November 2019 | By International Airport Review

Four priorities have been suggested by IATA to help airports of MENA stand firm during a challenging operating environment.

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Innovation key to sustainable growth of African airports

16 October 2019 | By Rachael Harper (International Airport Review)

The Director General of ACI World has said that innovation is key to the growth of African airports but regulatory support is needed.

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Investigating airport development in Africa and the Middle East

11 October 2019 | By Kashif Khalid - IATA

Airport development is often greatly influenced by who owns the assets and how they are managed and regulated. Kashif Khalid from IATA here describes how it is no different in Africa and the Middle East.

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Sustainability Series: Are we prepared to adapt to climate change?

27 September 2019 | By Naomi Njeri Gitau

Kenya Airports Authority has taken measures to make sure that the effects of its airports are minimal to the overall environmental emergency.

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Aviation holds the key to unlock Kenya’s economy, says IATA

18 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

Aviation accounts for 4.6 per cent of Kenya's GDP, but to ensure the consistent development, the nation must improve infrastructure, connectivity, safety and technology.

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CANSO explores how to implement a seamless sky in Africa

3 September 2019 | By International Airport Review

CANSO is advocating strong regional collaboration and the acceleration of innovation to improve the performance of air traffic management in Africa.

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Sustainability Series: Kenya’s environmental policy

26 July 2019 | By Naomi Njeri Gitau

Kenya's Airport Authority (KAA) is taking massive steps to mitigate the impact their airports have upon the environment; Naomi Njeri Gitau, Environmental Manager at KAA explains some of the measures implemented across the nation.

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Egypt’s new airport, Capital International, begins one month trial

11 July 2019 | By International Airport Review

The new airport has been built with the purpose of serving the new capital, and significantly relieving pressure on Cairo International Airport.

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Aviation labelled a catalyst for African economic development

23 May 2019 | By International Airport Review

Twenty-first century civil aviation is being more and more recognised as a driver of economic, social and cultural development.

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ICAO state that investment in infrastructure is key to growth in Africa

20 March 2019 | By International Airport Review

ICAO have said that development in Africa is rooted in aviation infrastructure expansion and the connectivity that this growth can bring to the region.

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Chinese Civil Aviation Authority suspends use of Boeing 737 MAX 8

11 March 2019 | By Eve De Clerk (International Airport Review)

Following the Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 crash, other airlines are suspending the use of the aircraft until further investigations are carried out to find the cause of the incident.

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ICAO highlights that compliance is key to African air connectivity

28 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Africa’s emergence as one of the world’s fastest growing air transport markets is is founded on a deepening cooperation and investment toward the implementation of ICAO’s strategic plans and standards.

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Drone Series: India ready for the drone revolution and is piloting new guide

6 February 2019 | By International Airport Review

Andhra Pradesh will be the first state in India to pilot the newly-launched Advanced Drone Operators Toolkit – a user-manual for governments wanting to regulate safely the use of drones.

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Sphinx International Airport begins trial run with EgyptAir

28 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

Sphinx International Airport, which is due to begin full operations in 2020 to ease the congestion of Cairo International Airport, has begun a trail of 30 flights between late January and early February.

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Douala International Airport embarks on new solar scheme

18 January 2019 | By International Airport Review

The ICAO-backed solar panel scheme at Douala International Airport is hoped to reduce the carbon emissions 2,575 tonnes.

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