Africa's first "civil" C295 begins humanitarian operations from Kenya
DAC Aviation International has received the first Airbus C295 to be used on the civil registry in Africa,
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in Air Transport / Features Bryan looks West for growth
Posted 19 September 2018
Delta Airlines is targeting the growth potential of Nigeria. Chukwu Emeke explains why.
in Air Transport Aviation drives economic prosperity for Mauritius
Posted 18 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Mauritius to continue to focus on aviation as a strategic enabler of the country’s economic and social development.
in Air Transport Riyadh is named as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for MENA
Posted 18 September 2018
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has announced the selection of the city of Riyadh as the headquarters for the Regional Safety Oversight Organisation for the Middle East and
in Air Transport Air Peace opts for Max-8 to meet its growing international plans
Posted 15 September 2018
Nigeria’s Air Peace has announced a new order for ten 737 MAX 8 airplanes during a signing ceremony in Lagos.
in Air Transport / Features Flagging up a furore
Posted 14 September 2018
Zimbabwe’s shock decision to acquire four Boeing wide-bodies and set up a new flag-carrier raises more questions than answers, as Martin Rivers reports.
in Air Transport ICAO Safety Report confirms 2017 as aviation’s safest year
Posted 12 September 2018
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) – which works in partnership with the international aviation community to improve safety, emphasising improving safety performance through standardisation,
in Air Transport / Features Aigle Azur back in the game
Posted 10 September 2018
Aigle Azur’s president, Frantz Yvelin, believes that new strategic partnerships and a greater concentration on long-haul routes are key to developing the French airline’s strong potential, hopefully returning it to profitability by 2020.
in Air Transport ANSPS and aviation industry stakeholders in first steps on CANSO ATFM and CDM initiative
Posted 7 September 2018
African air navigation service providers (ANSPs) and aviation industry stakeholders have agreed to create and support an air traffic flow management (ATFM) and collaborative
in Air Transport IATA: African airlines see market share increase in 2017
Posted 6 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced industry performance statistics for 2017.
in Air Transport / ATM & Regulatory Ethiopia ATC strike over amid intense safety fears
Posted 5 September 2018
A strike by Ethiopian air traffic controllers is believed to have ended today with most controllers having returned to work ending intense safety criticism from the international aviation community.
in Air Transport Ethiopian receives ISO environment management system certification
Posted 5 September 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has been certified by ETA umweltmanagement, an independent environmental verifier, for establishing and maintaining environmental management system in compliance with the requirements of
in Air Transport African airlines’ see traffic rise 6.8% in July
Posted 3 September 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced healthy global passenger demand for July with all regions reporting growth.
in Air Transport Ethiopian CAA state 'Ethiopian airspace is safe'
Posted 3 September 2018
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has rejected statements circulated by the Kenyan Air Traffic Controllers Association in their circular of 30 August 2018 regarding the safety of Ethiopian airspace following the illegal
in Air Transport / Features Seychelles takes one step back to move forward
Posted 3 September 2018
Air Seychelles is undergoing a major restructuring as it feels the effects of a surge in long-haul competition. Alan Dron found out more from interim CEO, Remco Althuis.
in Air Transport Botswana’s Major Blue Air is first worldwide customer for Mahindra's Airvan 10
Posted 31 August 2018
The world's first customer for the recently FAA-certified Mahindra Airvan 10 is Botswana’s Major Blue Air.
in Air Transport Planned Air Traffic Controllers strikes will have no effect on Ethiopian Airlines operations
Posted 27 August 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that the planned strike by Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority Air Traffic Controllers (ATCs) in Addis Ababa on Monday August 27, 2018 will have no
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines partners in launching of Chad national carrier
Posted 24 August 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has finalised agreements with the Government of Chad for the launch of Chad national carrier. Ethiopian has 49 percent stake in the joint venture while the Government of Chad retains 51 percent.
in Air Transport Reactivation of Vanilla Alliance
Posted 24 August 2018
The four major airlines in the Indian Ocean (Air Austral, Air Madagascar, Air Mauritius and Air Seychelles) have recently undergone significant changes in management and governance, which has disrupted the operation of the Vanilla Alliance.
in Air Transport / Features Leaders need to plot the way ahead
Posted 24 August 2018
One of Fly Africa’s authors tells Alan Dron of his optimism about the future of commercial air transport on the continent, despite continuing hurdles that must be overcome.
in Air Transport / Business & Finance Zambia Airways relaunches
Posted 22 August 2018
Following signing of a shareholders agreement in Lusaka on Sunday between the Zambian Government and Ethiopian Airlines, Zambia Airways has been relaunched with its inaugural flight set for the beginning of next year.
in Air Transport / General Aviation / Events ICAO and South Africa partner to advance gender equality in aviation
Posted 21 August 2018
In a major step forward for gender equality and gender action in international air transport, ICAO and South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) were joined by over 500 leaders and experts from around the
in Air Transport Significant growth in aviation jobs expected
Posted 20 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published the results of a global survey of Human Resources professionals in the aviation industry highlighting key challenges in talent acquisition, training and retention.
in Air Transport / Features Why Africa looks booked to succeed
Posted 16 August 2018
For many years, Africa has been talked of as a continent of great potential in commercial aviation. That potential has never really materialised. As Alan Dron reports, the authors of a new book believe that, at last, things are about to change.
in Air Transport Aerotask places a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 for AMCON
Posted 15 August 2018
Aerotask, a Dubai-based global aviation consultancy providing Asset Management and Financial Solutions to airlines, lessors, financiers and aviation investors worldwide, has successfully transacted a McDonnell Douglas MD-83
in Air Transport Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority recognises IATA's Airline Safety Audit Programme
Posted 15 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) signed an MoU to partner for the improvement of aviation safety.
in Air Transport PassionAir acquires three pre-owned Q400s
Posted 14 August 2018
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has placed three pre-owned Q400 turboprops with PassionAir, which is based in the the Republic of Ghana.
in Air Transport SITAONAIR pilot weather solution certified to deliver real-time weather information on Inmarsat’s SB
Posted 13 August 2018
SITAONAIR’s EFB Weather Awareness Solution (eWAS) is the latest application certified by Inmarsat for use across its next-generation SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S)
in Air Transport / Features People power
Posted 9 August 2018
In Namibia, there aren’t many people. This means, as Victoria Moores finds out, that Air Namibia acting managing director advocate, Mandi Samson, recognises the role played by every single member of her team in the airline’s success.
in Air Transport Kenya Airways begins revamping customer experience with new catering service
Posted 8 August 2018
Kenya Airways has revamped its catering service as part of the airline’s strategy to review and enhance its service delivery across all touch points, with the aim of making it 'more relevant, authentic and
in Air Transport IATA sees African freight demand contract 8.5% in June
Posted 8 August 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), rose 2.7% in June 2018, compared to the same period the year
in Air Transport / General Aviation Egyptair Cargo receives A330-200P2F from EFW
Posted 8 August 2018
Egyptair Cargo has taken delivery of a A330-200 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversion from Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) - the joint venture between ST Engineering Aerospace and Airbus - following the successful completion of test
in Air Transport / Events Kenya's aviation community welcomes Embraer's new E190-E2
Posted 8 August 2018
Kenya Airways recently collaborated with Brazil's Embraer S.A., to demonstrate the capabilities of Embraer’s passenger jet, the E190-E2 'Shark', in Nairobi.
in Air Transport UNAC orders four CRJ900s
Posted 7 August 2018
Uganda's new national carrier, Uganda National Airlines Company (UNAC), signed a firm order with Bombardier last month for four new CRJ900 regional jets.
in Air Transport Airlines and Airports have their Eyes Open to Human Trafficking
Posted 30 July 2018
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasised their joint commitment and work
in Air Transport SACAA clears SA Express for take-off again
Posted 27 July 2018
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has reinstated both SA Express's (SAX) aircraft maintenance organisation (AMO) certificate and its air operator's certificate (AOC). The move allows the regional carrier to restart
in Air Transport Green Africa Airways joins Flight Safety Foundation
Posted 26 July 2018
Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways has joined the Flight Safety Foundation (FSF).
in Air Transport Eritrean Airlines firms up Ethiopian debut plans
Posted 26 July 2018
Chief executive Nasreddin Ibrahim has confirmed the carrier will commence flights between Asmara and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, effective August 1, reports ch-aviation.
in Air Transport Boeing releases 2018 Pilot and Technician Outlook
Posted 24 July 2018
Boeing has released its 2018 Pilot and Technician Outlook, projecting demand for 790,000 pilots over the next 20 years.
in Air Transport Nigeria to relaunch its national airline
Posted 23 July 2018
Nigeria has unveiled a new national carrier, named Nigeria Air, nearly 15 years after the previous state-run airline, Nigerian Airways ceased operations.
in Air Transport Air Austral, Air Madagascar and Kenya Airways towards a Privileged Partnership
Posted 19 July 2018
Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed in Antananarivo a Memorandum of Understanding with Kenya Airways.
in Air Transport FIA2018 – Comair opts for CFM support package
Posted 18 July 2018
South Africa’s private domestic airline operator Comair Limited, has signed an eight-year Rate Per Flight Hour (RPFH) agreement with CFM to support is fleet of 16 CFM56-7B engines. The agreement is valued at $160 million at list price.
in Air Transport FIA2018: Uganda Airlines signs for two A330-800neo aircraft with Rolls-Royce’s Trent 7000 engines
Posted 18 July 2018
Uganda Airlines has signed an MoU for two A330-800neo, the new version of the best-selling A330 widebody airliner, featuring new wings, powered by Rolls-Royce’s
in Air Transport FIA2018: Embraer and Kenya Airways sign comprehensive spare parts support contract
Posted 18 July 2018
Embraer and Kenya Airways announced today at the 2018 Farnborough Airshow the signing of a multi-year contract for the Embraer Collaborative Inventory Planning (ECIP) programme.
in Air Transport Emirates opens first dedicated airport lounge in Cairo
Posted 13 July 2018
Emirates has unveiled its 42nd dedicated lounge across its global network at Cairo International Airport (CAI).
in Air Transport Air Botswana adds two ATR72-600s to its fleet
Posted 13 July 2018
African airline Air Botswana today signed a firm order for two ATR 72-600s. Having operated ATR -500 series aircraft since 1996, the Botswanan national flag carrier has been an ATR operator for more than 20 years and will now upgrade and
in Air Transport Launch of Tsaradia - the new Air Madagascar subsidiary
Posted 9 July 2018
Air Austral and Air Madagascar have materialised a crucial step in their strategic partnership.
in Air Transport Air Tanzania historic moment with first widebody delivery
Posted 8 July 2018
A new era in East African aviation opened today when Air Tanzania took delivery of its very first wide-body aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines.
in Air Transport Nearly 37,400 new aircraft required over 20 years
Posted 6 July 2018
The world’s passenger fleet will more than double to 48,000 aircraft in 20 years with traffic growing at a resilient 4.4% per year, driving a need for 37,390 new passenger and freighter aircraft according to Airbus’ new Global Market
in Air Transport / Features Kenya's Silverstone on the fast track to growth
Posted 6 July 2018
Silverstone Air is the latest low-cost carrier to enter the east African market space. Githae Mwaniki takes a closer look at what’s on offer.
in Air Transport Boeing and Embraer form strategic partnership to accelerate aerospace growth
Posted 5 July 2018
Boeing has signed an MOU for an 80-20 commercial aviation JV with Embraer worth $4.75 billion, to be headed by Brazil-based management and accretive to Boeing earnings per share from 2020.
in Air Transport / Features Dynamic future planned for Air Senegal
Posted 5 July 2018
The Senegalese authorities have appointed ex-Airbus executive, Philip Bohn, as director general of Air Senegal SA to head-up its mission to relaunch the company.
in Air Transport / Features Love Safair
Posted 4 July 2018
Elmar Conradie was a finance guy but, 12 years ago, he got sucked into the aviation industry and now, as Victoria Moores discovers, he’s leading South African aviation firm Safair and its low-cost carrier, FlySafair.
in Air Transport Sahara Africa Aviation signs multi-year pool programme for growing Embraer fleet
Posted 3 July 2018
Sahara Africa Aviation has signed a multi-year pool programme agreement for spare parts and support covering more than 500 components for their two recently acquired Embraer ERJ 145 jets.
in Air Transport Ethiopian Airlines receives Africa’s largest 737 MAX
Posted 2 July 2018
The B737 MAX 8 features the new Boeing sky interior, highlighted by modern sculpted sidewalls and window reveals, LED lighting that enhance the sense of spaciousness ultimately boosting customers’ experience.
in Air Transport ATR sees demand for 3,000 new turboprops over the next 20 years
Posted 2 July 2018
ATR has today published its new Market Forecast (2018-2037), where it estimates a market for 3,020 turboprop aircraft in the next 20 years.
in Air Transport Green Africa Airways announces two major milestones
Posted 29 June 2018
Green Africa Airways completed its Series A round of financing with Kuramo Capital, a Pan African independent investment management group based in New York with additional offices in Lagos and Nairobi.
in Air Transport Airbus’ newest widebody A330neo in Mauritius for the first time
Posted 29 June 2018
Airbus will fly its brand new A330neo to Mauritius for the first time, as part of the final phase of test flights leading to the Type Certification of its latest mid-size widebody airliner.
in Air Transport / Features Meeting the freight of expectation
Posted 27 June 2018
Egyptian exports rely heavily on the freight system. Alan Peaford met with Captain Bassim Gohar to explore how the EgyptAir cargo division is meeting expectations.
in Air Transport / Features Sudan's glimmer of hope
Posted 21 June 2018
For a decade, Sudan Airways has struggled to maintain services in the face of US sanctions against the African nation. Those sanctions have now been eased, but the airline still faces problems, as deputy general manager, Yasir Timo, explained to Alan Dron.
in Air Transport / Features The battle for survival
Posted 19 June 2018
More than 50 local airlines have emerged and collapsed since Nigeria’s independence in 1960 and, as Chukwu Emeke reports, the cycle looks set to continue.
in Air Transport / Defence / People Air Force chief takes over as Civil Aviation Minister in Egypt
Posted 18 June 2018
Following a restructuring of the Egyptian government’s cabinet, Air Marshal Younes Al Masry has been appointed as the country’s Civil Aviation Minister.
in Air Transport Airbus A330neo en route to function and reliability tests
Posted 18 June 2018
The A330neo, Airbus’ newest widebody aircraft, has embarked on a worldwide tour to demonstrate its readiness for airline operations.
in Air Transport Airbus and Cote d'Ivoire sign deal to boost the West African country's aerospace future
Posted 15 June 2018
Côte d’Ivoire and Airbus have signed an MoU to establish a framework of collaboration to support the development of the country’s aerospace industry which has been identified as
in Air Transport / Features One Nilestone after another
Posted 13 June 2018
Nile Air, Egypt’s largest privately owned airline, is exploring several avenues to ensure its continued growth in the challenging economic climate. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport Fly-SAX flight goes missing enroute to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
Posted 6 June 2018
Jomo Kenyatta International airport control tower in Nairobi, Kenya, today reported that it has lost contact with a caravan aircraft with a capacity of 12 passengers operated by East African Safari Air
in Air Transport Ethiopian receives delivery of 100th aircraft
Posted 6 June 2018
Ethiopian Airlines has today taken delivery of its 100th aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
in Air Transport Airlines urge caution on airport privatisation
Posted 6 June 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) urged governments to take a cautious approach when considering airport privatisation.
in Air Transport Kenya Airways looks in to Bombardier or Embraer order
Posted 5 June 2018
Kenya Airways is interested in the Bombardier CSeries or Embraer E2 jet for a short-haul order of 15-20 aircraft, reports Afritraveller.
in Air Transport / Features Mango's methods begin to bear fruit
Posted 5 June 2018
Mango acting CEO, Nic Vlok, has been with the South African Airways (SAA) low-cost subsidiary since just before the airline launched in 2006. Victoria Moores caught up with him to find out what life has been like since former CEO, Nico Bezuidenhout, jumped
in Air Transport IATA: Securing aviation’s future - smarter regulation, global standards, infrastructure
Posted 4 June 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for governments to facilitate the growth of global connectivity by avoiding creeping re-regulation, maintaining the integrity
in Air Transport / Events IATA and AFRAA sign MoU to advance aviation in Africa
Posted 4 June 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airline Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation.
in Air Transport African airlines’ see a 5.1% traffic increase in April
Posted 1 June 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for April 2018 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 6.2% compared to April 2017, which was down from a
in Air Transport / Events ICAO concludes worldwide series of Safety Management Symposiums in Kigali
Posted 1 June 2018
ICAO continued its worldwide series of Regional Safety Management Symposiums and Workshops in Kigali, Rwanda last week, promoting the use of risk-based aviation safety approaches by ICAO Member States in
in Air Transport / Features Jarana stands to deliver
Posted 30 May 2018
South African Airways’ new CEO has begun to implement a multi-year turnaround plan that will restore the airline’s fortunes after a long period of turbulence. Alan Dron reports.
in Air Transport / Defence / Route Planning & Tourism Sinai warnings extended due to flight safety concerns
Posted 28 May 2018
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) extended a security warning for the Egypt Sinai Peninsula to 25 November 2018 due to continuing concern for flight safety.
in Air Transport Bombardier sees increasing demand for pre-owned aircraft in Africa
Posted 24 May 2018
At the African Aviation Finance conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft reflected on the development of the African Regional Aircraft market, stating that it was seeing a surge in
in Air Transport / Features Raising the flag
Posted 22 May 2018
Air Algérie’s new boss, Bakhouche Alleche, tells Martin Rivers he is determined to set the troubled flag-carrier on a better path.
in Air Transport / Events ICAO examines Europe, Middle East and Africa civil aviation cybersecurity concerns
Posted 17 May 2018
ICAO Secretary General Dr Fang Liu addressed government and industry safety experts in Bucharest last week when she helped to launch the UN aviation agency’s Europe, Middle East and Africa
in Air Transport NEPAD and ICAO partner on modernising African aviation
Posted 17 May 2018
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the New Partnership for Africa’s Development Planning and Coordinating Agency (NEPAD) have forged a new agreement to enhance the contribution of civil aviation to the
in Air Transport / Features Tunisair struggles to squeeze through the Open door
Posted 11 May 2018
Open skies with the European Union could help the Tunisian Government turn the corner on a difficult few years. But for Ilyes Mnakbi, the new chief executive of flag-carrier Tunisair, the hard times are just beginning. Martin Rivers
in Air Transport Embraer X Unveils First eVTOL Concept
Posted 9 May 2018
Embraer X, an Embraer organisation dedicated to developing disruptive businesses, today unveiled its first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept.
in Air Transport Angolan consortium signs for six Q400s
Posted 8 May 2018
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has signed a firm purchase agreement for six new Q400 aircraft with African Aero Trading on behalf of the consortium forming Air Connection Express, Transportes Aereos S.A, based in Luanda, Republic of Angola.
in Air Transport TACV presents new brand
Posted 8 May 2018
Cape Verdean airline presents a new brand image and reinforces its connection with the Cape Verdean nation, becoming Cape Verde Airlines
in Air Transport African airlines continue to see very strong demand
Posted 3 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago,
in Air Transport African FTKs fell by 3.4% in March
Posted 2 May 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), rose 1.7% in March 2018, compared to the same period the year before. This was five
in Air Transport 14 African countries kept up with aerodrome certification course from CAAi
Posted 27 April 2018
Some 36 delegates from 14 African countries has benefited from the No Country Left Behind ICAO initiative as the attended an aerodrome certification course managed by the UK’s civil aviation authority’s
in Air Transport Ethiopian increases its Q400 fleet with extra 10
Posted 27 April 2018
Ethiopian Airlines is to add ten more Bombardier Q400 turboprops to its fleet.
in Air Transport ATNS official elected to key Industry position
Posted 25 April 2018
Air Traffic and Navigation Service (ATNS) SOC Senior Air Traffic Controller, Peter Van Rooyen, has been elected Executive Vice-President of the International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Associations (IFATCA).
in Air Transport Global standards collaboration key to future of ground handling
Posted 24 April 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted three key priorities for the ground handling industry to support the growing demand for air travel: harmonizing global standards to improve safety,
in Air Transport Etihad Airways boosts flights to Morocco
Posted 16 April 2018
Etihad Airways is increasing its services to Morocco to meet increased demand.
in Air Transport Etihad Airways and EgyptAir expand codeshare agreement
Posted 16 April 2018
Etihad Airways and EgyptAir have announced a significant expansion of their successful codeshare partnership to cover more destinations in Africa, North Asia and Australia. Sales on the expanded agreement will come into effect
in Air Transport / Features Step by step to recovery
Posted 16 April 2018
The last couple of years could have not have been a more difficult time to run an airline in Egypt and even now, it’s a tough job, says the managing director of Nesma Airlines, Ashraf Lamloum.
in Air Transport / People SAA appointees in place to forge ahead with turnaround
Posted 13 April 2018
South African Airways (SAA) has announced a number of key appointments to fill the critical skills gap at the airline as it forges ahead with implementing its turnaround.
in Air Transport / Technology Air Austral on fuel reduction pilot with Panasonic and Safety Line
Posted 12 April 2018
Reunion-based Air Austral is to see fuel reduction on its Indian Ocean flights thanks to a new data analysis system developed by Safety Line in collaboration with Panasonic Avionics.
in Air Transport / Business Aviation / Technology Bose introduces game changing headsets for commercial pilots
Posted 10 April 2018
Commercial pilots can now benefit from the noise cancellation technology that changed the whole communication scene for general aviation pilots following the launch of a new premium headset from Bose.
in Air Transport Cape Verde Airlines renews operating and safety certificate of flight
Posted 10 April 2018
Cape Verde Airlines has renewed the certificate of Operational safety audit (IOSA) of IATA.
in Air Transport / Features Iceland takes a cold, hard look at TACV
Posted 9 April 2018
Transportes Aéreos de Cabo Verde (TACV/Cabo Verde Airlines) is struggling with debt and a sub-optimal fleet. Now, as Alan Dron reports, it has turned to the seemingly unlikely location of Iceland to help it improve the situation.
in Air Transport / People Rwandair gets new CEO
Posted 9 April 2018
Rwandair has appointed Yvonne Manzi Makolo as its new chief executive. She has been deputy CEO and head of marketing since joining the airline last year from MTN Rwanda where she was chief marketing officer.
in Air Transport African airlines experience 6.3% rise in traffic in February
Posted 9 April 2018
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for February showing a rebound in traffic growth following the slower demand experienced in January, which was owing to
