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Colas UK to help build Ugandan airport with UKEF support

14 December 2017 | By International Airport Review

Construction of a new international airport in the Kabaale region of Uganda will be helped by the UK Export Finance’s largest ever loan (€270 million) to an African government.

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Baggage handlers: The unsung heroes?

25 November 2017 | By Ross Coppolo (IOSH)

Ross Coppolo, Chair - Aviation & Aerospace Group - Institution of Occupational Safety & Health1, considers the health and safety challenges that baggage handlers experience and what more can be done to improve standards.

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Electrical enclosures: Protecting your equipment, system, process and people

25 November 2017 | By Christian Westwood (Rittal Limited)

There are a myriad of different processes in our airports today and one that’s critical to both passenger safety and experience is baggage handling. But how can operators optimise the service life of these systems to help ensure they are fully functional in decades to come? Christian Westwood, Industry Manager…

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International organisation gives African aviation industry notes on how to grow

14 November 2017 | By International Airport Review

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has laid out a list of priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa.

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New installation raises awareness of wildlife trafficking at Johannesburg

10 August 2017 | By International Airport Review

The new installation features staged mannequins, customised posters, and informational materials that spotlight wildlife trafficking and provide guidance on how staff can help identify and stop wildlife traffickers from abusing the air transport sector.

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ADB Safegate transforms the runway at Goma International Airport

8 August 2017 | By International Airport Review

Goma International Airport (GOM) in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is a strategic airport used by MONUSCO, a United Nations mission for peacekeeping in the region.

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Lanseria International Airport improves convenience for airlines and passengers

26 July 2017 | By International Airport Review

New SITA services includes South Africa’s first self-bag drop and mobile boarding.

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Nigeria and ICAO affirm commitment to sustainable development of air transport

24 July 2017 | By International Airport Review, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

The meeting took place concurrently with the ICAO African and Indian Ocean Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (AFI RPAS) Symposium, for which Dr. Aliu delivered the opening address.

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Air cargo growth requires renewed commitment to Lomé Declaration

28 June 2017 | By International Airport Review, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

Implementation of the Lomé Declaration is a crucial lever for realising the technological innovation, regulatory reform and investment in infrastructure demanded by Africa’s tremendously promising growth in air cargo, declared the President of the ICAO Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu.

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Progress beginning to show from ICAO-led bilateral meetings in Africa

19 April 2017 | By International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

State and intergovernmental leaders concur on ambitions for African aviation.

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Cyber-security: Full Prevention is not possible

10 April 2017 | By Anastassia Lauterbach (1AU-Ventures)

With the threat of cyber terrorism only looking likely to increase in the transportation industry, renowned cyber-security specialist, Dr Anastassia Lauterbach, considers the reasons for properly addressing digitalisation and its vulnerabilities: specifically, the manner in which it carries risks; the reasons why companies often face them with such little preparation;…

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Africa renews its commitments to the sustainable development at ICAO meeting

6 April 2017 | By International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

African States, industry stakeholders, and international and regional organisations gathered in Accra, Ghana to discuss the sustainable development of air transport in Africa.

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ICAO and EASA Forum shows significant progress for African safety

30 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

ICAO/EASA Forum results in improved African collaboration and new global framework for cooperative regional aviation safety oversight.

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Armed robbers dressed as police in heist at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo

8 March 2017 | By Roy Manuell (International Airport Review)

Thieves reportedly dressed as policemen have carried out an armed robbery at Johannesburg International Airport...

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ICAO Council adopts new CO2 emissions standard for aircraft

6 March 2017 | By International Airport Review

The 36-State ICAO Council has adopted a new aircraft CO2 emissions standard which will reduce the impact of aviation greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate.

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