Paramount Group, Africa’s largest defence and aerospace company today called for stronger collaboration between West African governments and the private sector to create local, affordable and sustainable defence solutions in response to the increasing threats of piracy, illegal fishing and terrorism faced by navies in the Gulf of Guinea.
Category: Aviation
Fly Like an Effective Executive
You’ve probably seen George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, the hatchet-man in Up in The Air, hired by businesses that need to “downsize” their employees.
Eggs-otic Easter Attractions for British Airways Passengers
If you’re travelling over the upcoming Easter break, some destinations can provide more than just chocolate eggs at supermarkets.
25 Airlines Submit Electronic Cargo Data to GRA before Landing
West Blue Consulting, the technical partners of the Ghana National Single Window (GNSW) project has disclosed that 25 airlines electronically submit their manifests to the Pre-Arrival Assessment Reporting System (PAARS) up to four hours before landing at the Kotoka International Airport, Accra.
Emirates to Rid Landfills of Plastic Litter Through Eco-innovation
Emirates Airline has given a broad hint that its new ‘Sustainable Blanket Programme’ will help to recover 88 million plastic bottles from landfills by the end of 2019.
African Travel Spend to Rise 24 Percent in 2018
New research released by global travel technology provider, Sabre Corporation has revealed that African air travel spend is expected to rise 24% with the introduction of the pan-African passport in 2018.
Delta’s Pink Plane in the skies for Breast Cancer Awareness
Delta Air Lines is turning October pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. As part of a series of events to raise funds to support the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF), the airline’s iconic Pink Plane is taking to the skies throughout the month.
Passengers on Delta Air Lines Enjoy Free Wi-Fi
Delta Air Lines has completed the roll-out of Wi-Fi on its international fleet, enabling all customers flying on its nonstop services from Africa to Atlanta and New York-JFK to stay connected at 30,000 feet.
Africa Moving Ahead with Deeper Economic Integration
While some politicians in the global north express doubt about the benefits of trade, countries in Africa are moving ahead with deeper economic integration.
SITA Introduces Fast, Secure Connectivity to Kenya Airways
SITA, the global air transport communications provider, is to roll out faster, new-generation connectivity across Kenya Airways’ global network, a vital investment in infrastructure needed to support the airline’s renewed focus on cost optimization and airline modernization.










