Istanbul, Turkey, October 9, 2017/ — İGA, contractor and designated operator of Istanbul New Airport, has appointed SITA to implement its innovative baggage tracking solution at what will be one of the world’s largest airports, allowing airlines to meet IATA Resolution 753’s baggage tracking requirements from day one.
Category: Aviation
Ghana: Licensing of Public Transport Operators Proposed
Accra, October 9, 2017//-Ghana’s current public transportation system could be improved if government introduced licensure into its operation, Transport Consultants, H&M Premium Partners, have said.
Africa’s Trade Finance Gap Slightly Narrowed but…
October 7, 2017//-Africa’s trade finance gap in 2013 and 2014 was estimated at USD 94 billion and USD 91 billion respectively, while the comparative estimated gap was USD 120 billion in 2011 and USD 105 billion in 2012, according to African Development Bank’s latest African Trade Finance survey report.
Ghana: Airlines, GCAA Deliberate US$600 Recompense
International airlines operating in the country have proposed US$400 instead of US$600 as compensation for passengers if they are denied boarding on a flight for which they have a reservation.
Ghana: Kotoka International Airport to offer Free WiFi soon
Accra, October 3, 2017//-The Ghana Airport Company Limited (GACL) has initiated the process to provide a suit of complimentary and subscribed WiFi access at all terminals of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA).
Brussels Airlines Deepens Operations in Ghana
Accra, October 2, 2017//-Brussels Airlines is set to expand its operations in Ghana with the inauguration of a new office at the Atlantic Towers, Airport City.
Delta Appoints New Staff Vice President Sales for EMEAI
October 2, 2017//-Delta Air Lines has appointed Shane Spyak as its new Staff Vice President of Sales for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India (EMEAI).
Customs World to Inject $10 Million into Ghana’s Operations
Accra, September 29, 2017//-Customs World, a subsidiary of Ports Customs and Free Zones Corporation (PCFC) Dubai, which took over West Blue Ghana Limited, the company engaged for the provision of the National Single Window and Risk Management System in Ghana, has disclosed that it would invest $10 million into its operations in the […]
Indian Ocean’s Growing Vulnerability: Time to Act is Now
Geneva, Switzerland, September 26, 2017//-Thousands of lives in the Union of Comoros, Madagascar, Mauritius and Seychelles remain at risk due to the region’s increasing vulnerability to natural disasters, including cyclones, floods, earthquakes and tsunamis.
Global Passenger Traffic Growth Drops
September 9, 2017//-The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for July showing strong but moderating demand growth.