Tag: regulatory
A push for market liberalization in the Caribbean
Seth Miller- June 12, 2019 23:05Can cooperation and market liberalization beat out protectionist interests in the Caribbean? The 2019 Caribavia conference wasted little time in bringing that question to the forefront. With representatives from airlines, ... Read More
Green Marine: Port Canaveral receives environmental excellence distinction
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 22:30Port Canaveral has received Green Marine certification a second time for advancing environmental excellence in maritime transportation and demonstrating “green” corporate leadership. The certification was presented to the Port at ... Read More
Uganda tour operators warn of mass protests over proposed Murchison Falls dam
Tony Ofungi - eTN Uganda- June 12, 2019 18:54In an advertisement in “The New Vision” daily by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) on June 7, a notice of intended application for a license from Bonang Power and Energy ... Read More
Tanzania tour operators want reforms to improve business landscape
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- June 11, 2019 19:18Tanzania tour operators are upbeat at the news that the government would execute the reforms highlighted on the blueprint to improve business environment. Wilbard Chambulo, the Chairman of the Tanzania ... Read More
Tourism Enthusiasts Protest Possible Giveaway Of Murchison Falls For Dam Construction By Ugandan Government
Jonathan Benaiah- June 9, 2019 20:40Last week on Friday, many Ugandans especially those in the tourism and conservation circles were shocked when an advert appeared in the national newspaper by the Electricity Regulatory Authority(ERA) in ... Read More
Royal Caribbean: Cuba travel policy change ‘impacts our guests, operations and earnings’
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 00:15Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd today noted the U.S. government's policy change on travel to Cuba and provided a range for its financial impact. On June 4, 2019, the U.S. government ... Read More
Lufthansa uses telemedicine on board its long-haul fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 17:00As the first airline in the world to do so, Lufthansa has equipped all long–haul aircraft with the mobile ECG (Electrocardiogram) system CardioSecur. In case of on-board medical emergencies, the ... Read More
IATA forecast for global aviation in 2019 is not so good for reasons listed
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 02:30The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade of its 2019 outlook for the global air transport industry to a $28 billion profit (from $35.5 billion forecasts in December ... Read More
ICAO: CAA International to strengthen aviation safety oversight in Sierra Leone
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 15:39CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), is to assist the Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA) to strengthen its regulatory oversight ... Read More
African Tourism Board President will speak at the IATA Regional Aviation Forum in Ghana
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 06:16The African Tourism Board knows the importance of connectivity for the growing travel and tourism industry to the continent. African Tourism Board objective is to sell Africa as a shared ... Read More
European Commission assesses Hyperloop regulatory needs
Chief Assignment Editor- May 24, 2019 01:15Hyperloop Transportation Technologies announced today the presentation of the first finalized generic guideline for design, operation, and certification for Hyperloop systems to the Director of Land Transport at DG Move, ... Read More
European pilots: Before Boeing’s MAX returns, we need answers and transparency
Chief Assignment Editor- May 23, 2019 16:20Regulators from across the globe are meeting today in Texas (USA), to discuss a possible return to service of the grounded Boeing 737 MAX. The FAA is currently reviewing Boeing’s ... Read More
2.8 million travel on U.S. airlines every day
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 21, 2019 07:35Airlines for America (A4A), announced today that it expects a record 257.4 million passengers — an average of 2.8 million per day — to travel on U.S. airlines between June 1 and ... Read More
Uber and Lyft say no to local authority
editor- May 20, 2019 20:49When local transportation in US cities becomes congested, noisy, or has safety concerns, they are able to manage their roads and the vehicles using them, whether they be vehicles being ... Read More
FAA announces changes for recreational drones
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 22:02The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is implementing changes for recreational drone flyers mandated by Congress in the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018. While recreational flyers may continue to fly below ... Read More
Passenger Safety: Boeing puts pressure on FAA to get Boeing 737MAX flying and worry later
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 16, 2019 00:08Airlines are desperate getting their fleet of Boeing 737 MAX flying again. The recertification process of the 737 MAX will require regaining the confidence of safety experts, pilots, and flight ... Read More
Air Canada’s union: TSB rule on leaving carry-on baggage behind in an emergency must be implemented
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 23:45The union representing Air Canada's flight attendants is asking Transport Canada to implement the now two-year-old Transportation Safety Board recommendation on leaving carry-on baggage behind during an emergency. "The recent ... Read More
Which island nation consumes the most champagne in Africa?
Alain St.Ange- May 15, 2019 22:15Drinking champagne is a must in several events organised by tourism establishments in Seychelles. The festive mood that the sea and sand brings also makes people in Seychelles - mostly ... Read More
Union: WestJet sale leaves frontline staff exposed
Chief Assignment Editor- May 14, 2019 01:12Unifor will continue to stand up for frontline WestJet workers as the airline is sold to Onex Corporation, a takeover specialist with a long history of cost cutting and restructuring ... Read More
EL AL Israel Airlines & Alaska Airlines announce new global partnership
Chief Assignment Editor- May 13, 2019 18:47EL AL Israel Airlines and Alaska Airlines today expanded their commercial relationship to include a reciprocal frequent flyer agreement. The agreement was signed by the CEOs of each airline at ... Read More
Air New Zealand contributes $1 million to native forestry offsets
Chief Assignment Editor- May 2, 2019 18:50Air New Zealand and its customers have purchased more than NZD$1 million worth of carbon offsets from permanent New Zealand native forestry projects through the airline’s voluntary carbon offsetting program, ... Read More
London Heathrow: Recording another record
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 1, 2019 08:58London Heathrow is recording another record. More passengers than ever before – Heathrow achieved its 29th consecutive month of growth, welcoming a record 17.9 million passengers in Q1 2019 Award-winning service – ... Read More
Indian graduates to obtain EASA Cabin Crew Attestation for the first time
editor- April 26, 2019 19:28Cabin Crew Europe in association with GMR Aviation Academy, is all set to deliver EASA approved Cabin Crew Initial Training Courses in India. This is a first for India, with ... Read More
African aviation could bring US$29 billion in revenue
editor- April 26, 2019 03:43It has been by AviaDev event, in conjunction with partners, MIDAS Aviation and Futureneers Advisors, that the estimated potential revenue from new African aviation routes could yield US$29 billion in ... Read More
Air Canada updates schedule due to ongoing grounding of Boeing 737 MAX jets
Chief Assignment Editor- April 26, 2019 00:15Air Canada said today that to provide customers greater certainty for their summer travel plans it has further adjusted its schedule through to August 1 and taken other measures, including ... Read More
What do new Cuba travel restrictions mean to US travelers?
Chief Assignment Editor- April 25, 2019 15:45On Wednesday, April 17, the Trump administration announced that it would be issuing new rules about non-family travel to Cuba. For those who have already planned such a trip - ... Read More
Moscow selected to host annual GSMA Mobile 360 Series event
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 16:45Eurasia conference, a regional event held as part of the activities of GSMA (Global System for Mobile Communications Association), will be held in Moscow, October 8-9 2019. The decision to ... Read More
Air Seychelles gets ready for delivery of their first Airbus A320NEO
Alain St.Ange- April 22, 2019 23:17Air Seychelles has over the past few months started to implement its training calendar in preparation for the delivery of the A320neo set for July 2019. Last week, key staff ... Read More
Gavel slams: Airbnb not eligible for privileged tax treatment
editor- April 15, 2019 21:15A report released on behalf of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) calls on state and local government leaders to reject Airbnb’s future pursuit of voluntary collection agreements (VCAs) and ... Read More
FAA: New video on the growing field of commercial space travel
editor- April 6, 2019 00:43More and more U.S. citizens and companies want to know about the exciting and growing field of commercial space transportation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) now has a new video ... Read More
Boeing releases statement in response to Ethiopian Airlines Boeing Max crash report
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 4, 2019 16:19Boeing issued the following statement regarding the release today of the preliminary investigation report of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 by the Ethiopian Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) on the Boeing Max ... Read More
What is the discussion at the UNWTO / ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport?
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 28, 2019 06:47A Panel discussion is ongoing and a packed program are planned today for delegates in Sai Island, Cabo Verde attending the First UNWTO/ ICAO Ministerial Conference Tourism and Air Transport. ... Read More
European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) Approves Security Inspection Technology
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 28, 2019 04:03Rapiscan® Systems, a leading global supplier of security inspection technology, today announced that its 920CT checkpoint screening system has achieved C3 approval from the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) under its Common Evaluation Process ... Read More
Ethiopian Airlines stops attempt to confuse Boeing Max 8 investigation
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 22, 2019 09:17Are larger powers or Boeing behind a report published by the Washington Post based on something that happened in 2015 before the Boeing MAX 8 was in use, and now ... Read More
Boeing announces trio of leadership moves
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 19:30Boeing today announced three leadership moves aimed at further strengthening the company's global presence and partnerships: - Marc Allen named senior vice president of Boeing and president of Embraer Partnership ... Read More
US$163 million Port Canaveral Cruise Terminal 3: Go for Launch!
editor- March 18, 2019 20:31The event theme, “Go for Launch,” was a nod to the Port’s key role with the U.S. space program and Port Canaveral’s new terminal with its futuristic design, which was ... Read More