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profitable routes from Africa that are cur- these conditions have a negative impact A round up of avia�on news briefs from around the

rently dominated by foreign carriers." on the ability of African airlines to increase world

he Association of African Airlines According to AFRAA's 2019 annual report, their footprint and offer competitive fares

T(AFRAA), a trade associati on of air transport in Africa currently supports to passengers to increase their traffic.
airlines of African Union member states, 6.2 million jobs, contributes (US) $55.8 Africa's remarkable growth opportunity DRUG TRAFFICKING THROUGH TGOs are required to perform
advocates for sustainable, interconnected billion in GDP and is expected to grow at an will be largely be unlocked through regional OR TAMBO INTERNATIONAL hai, Travellers are encouraged to simulator pilot roles in the training of AviaAM Leasing, a subsidiary compa-
book early to enjoy low fares, espe-

and affordable air transport in Africa, where annual rate of 4.6% over the next 20 years. integration on the continent. The Single cially over the incredible Mid-Au- Air Traffi c Controllers (ATCs) and Air ny of Avia Solutions Group, is a global
aviation holding company engaged

African airlines become essential actors and This growth in traffic is increasingly accom- Market for Air Transport in Africa (SAATM), Bedfordview, Johannesburg tumn Festival, USA - New York, San Traffi c Services Offi cers (ATSOs). in commercial aircraft acquisition,

engines of Africa's economic development. panied by an expansion of African airlines. the African Continental Free Trade Agree- – Airports Company South Africa Franciso, Los Angeles or Chicago, Training - which is extensive- is expect- leasing, reconfi guration and sales.

During his visit to Senegal, secretary gen- He said the association is witnessing the re- ment (ACFTA) and the Protocol on the Free is aware of and has taken note Australia - Sydney, Melbourne and ed start in the fi rst quarter of 2020.

eral of AFRAA, Abdérahmane Berthé, met naissance of the air transport market in West Movement of Persons and Goods are flag- of claims made this week by two Brisbane are all included. “The training of TGOs instead of
with players in the aviation sector about Africa, illustrated by the renaissance of miss- ship projects that should improve intra-Af- non-governmental organisations Customers can complete their ATCs and ATSOs is as a result of 100TH LEAR 60 CARBON GRAPH-

development in the region and participated ing carriers and the deployment of ambitious rican connectivity and facilitate travel, about the level of drug traffi cking 2020 travel resolution lists by taking the realignment of Air Traffi c Ser- ITE ENGINE INLET INSTALLED

in the third meeting about the operations expansion plans while re-iterating AFRAA's trade, tourism, business and socio-eco- through the airport. advantage of Cathay Pacifi c’s vices function within ATNS and to

of the Single Market for Air Transport in Af- commitment to support carriers in the region nomic development on the continent. Airports Company South Africa daily fl ights to Hong Kong from fully comply with the South African Hollywood, Florida – Since receiv-

rica (SAATM). The meeting was held at the in achieving their growth objectives. AFRAA, which includes all the major Afri- and O. R. Tambo International Johannesburg and three fl ights per Civil Aviation Authority’s reviewed ing FAA STC approval in October

headquarters of AFCAC or the African Civil In a presentation to members of the media can intercontinental operators represent- Airport remain committed to our week from Cape Town, with onward operational legal requirements relat- 2015, Quiet Technology Aerospace

Aviation Commission in the country. Berthé highlighted the fact that African airlines ing more than 85% of total international primary responsibility of ensuring connections to more than 200 des- ing to simulator training,” said interim (QTA) has installed its 100th Lear 60

Speaking in a media session shortly still face many challenges, including high taxes traffic, continues to implement initiatives the safety and security of all tinations via a dedicated terminal ATNS CEO, Thomas Kgokolo. corrosion-proof carbon graphite en-
afterwards Berthé said, “Aviation in Africa and charges imposed by governments, low aimed at raising safety and security levels, passengers departing from and at Hong Kong International Airport. As a consequence, ATNS will not gine inlet barrel in December 2019.

is a fast growing sector, very promising for intra-African and market access restrictions, strengthening cooperation between arriving at the airport. For more information please visit be calling for ATC bursary applica- This milestone demonstrates and
the economic prosperity of the continent. funds frozen in certain states which are the African airlines, resolve the issue of the In 2017, the then Minister of Police, www.cathaypacifi c.com tions this year (2020). solidifi es the fact that QTA’s carbon

African carriers will only become profitable revenue from sales generated by an airline elements impacting airline costs, including Minister Fikile Mbalula, issued a di- It is worth noting that our website still graphite technology is the leading

and globally competitive when all ecosys- in its operations abroad and which cannot taxes and user charges, and ensure that rective to establish a multi-disciplinary requests prospective ATC and ATSO choice among Lear 60 operators bat-

tem stakeholders adopt best practices that be transferred for any reason, as well as the there are sufficient infrastructure and qual- Security Task Team which includes GULFSTREAM NAMES bursary candidates to submit applica- tling the expensive, time consuming

foster an enabling environment that can excessive price aircraft fuel, to name a few. ified personnel to support traffic growth on law enforcement agencies and Air- MATT BAER REGIONAL VP tions on specifi c dates. Such are not and hazardous problem of recurring

help airlines develop and recover the most According to the organisation’s data, the continent. Q ports Company South Africa. Led by effective or valid. Visitors to our website inlet barrel corrosion on the Lear’s
the SAPS, the team’s brief is to focus Savannah, Georgia – Gulfstream will also fi nd information that has not PW305 engines-Inlet Cowls.
on crime management and ensuring a Aerospace Corp has announced the been updated for a while. This is be- Barry Fine, QTA’s President is
promotion of Matt Baer to regional
MRO more secure airport environment. vice president of Sales for the north- cause the site is undergoing extensive pleased their now proven technology
is keeping these aircraft fl ying safely
redesign. We would like to apologise for
The team is mandated to act on all
crime-related matters including drug eastern US and eastern Canada. the inconvenience caused. while improving airframe values.
traffi cking. To this end, there has been Baer joined Gulfstream in the spring “We started our inlet programme with
of 2019 as a regional sales manager
MRO CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE success in relation to identifi cation of for the northeastern region. Prior CHINA ACQUIRES BOEING 737- the Lear 60. Today we have achieved
AVIAAM FINANCIAL LEASING
seven additional such STCs on a
criminals and arrests with convictions.
Airports Company South Africa to that, he was a vice president of 800 WITH LEASE ATTACHED variety of popular business aircraft
global corporate aircraft fi nance with
This will pave the way for future col- utive Officer, Tewolde GebreMariam remains committed to continue Bank of America Merrill Lynch. He that guarantee the recurring problem

of inlet barrel corrosion is terminated.
laboration in the provision of APU MRO said, “This strategic alliance with Sanad working and collaborating with law has worked in the aviation industry Limassol, Cyprus – AviaAM Leas- One hundred barrels installed for the

anad Aerotech, a provider of air- services to other African airlines. Aerotech is consistent with Ethiopian enforcement agencies to ensure for a decade and is a licensed pilot. ing, a global aviation holding company Lear 60 fl eet is a terrifi c milestone.
an integrated tactical approach is
engaged in tailored aircraft leasing
Scraft engine maintenance, repair The strategic alliance also has future Airlines vision of making its MRO facility maintained in addressing all forms Baer earned a bachelor’s degree in and trading services, announced that And we have plenty more to go!”

and overhaul (MRO) solutions and part aspirations to expand capabilities to the leading MRO service provider in Af- of criminality in and around the business marketing management its joint venture with the Henan Civil Martin Gardner, QTA’s vice president

of Sanad - a wholly owned subsidiary of include aircraft components and aircraft rica through strategic partnerships with airport. In particular, we remain from the University of St. Thomas in Aviation Development and Investment engineering and customer support,
St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Mubadala Investment Company has ele- engine MRO. OEMs and selected international MRO committed to fi nding sustainable Company (HNCA) - AviaAM Financial isn’t surprised by the programme’s
service providers.

vated its business expansion ambitions in The latest agreement between Sanad solutions to airport-related crime. Baer is based in Gulfstream’s Man- Leasing China - has recently acquired acceptance and success.
hattan Sales and Design Centre and
“Our MRO facility is ready to provide
Africa by signing a landmark agreement and Ethiopian Airlines builds on a 2018 cost effective and efficient overhaul ser- reports to Peter Vasconcelos, regional one more Boeing 737-800. “Aluminium honeycomb engine inlet

MOU to collaborate on APU capabilities,

with Ethiopian Airlines, the continent’s among others. vices with standard turnaround time to CATHAY PACIFIC’S ON PLAN ON senior vice president of Sales for the The aircraft joined the fl eet with a barrel corrosion and degradation

fastest growing airline and one of the Mansoor Janahi, Sanad Aerotech CEO APUs of African Airlines. Ethiopian would northeastern US and eastern Canada. lease agreement attached to the isn’t unique to the Lear 60, but QTA

reputed aviation brands in the world. said,“Sanad continues to push ahead like to expand this co-operation with Rivonia, Johannesburg – Cathay current Chinese lessee - Donghai used the ‘60’ as our fi rst airframe

in engineering a carbon graphite
Signed at MRO Africa, the agreement with its strategy of expanding a global Sanad Aerotech to cover other aircraft ATNS UNVEILS NEW Airlines, who will operate the aircraft inner barrel solution and it has been

paves the way for Sanad and Ethiopian presence through strategic alliances with components.” Pacifi c is offering South Africans in- BURSARY PROGRAMME under a nine year agreement. a great success. QTA terminates
credible special fares across key wish
Airlines to collaborate and maximise on well-established companies that share Sanad has built strategic relationships list destinations with travel valid right “This new partnership with Donghai the operators’ issue and provides a

untapped MRO business opportunities in the same vision for quality and excel- with leading international OEMs includ- through until the end of the year. Johannesburg, South Africa Airlines gave us an opportunity to lifetime, transferable warranty for cor-

the region. lence. Our strategic alliance with Ethiopi- ing Rolls-Royce, General Electric and The airline has launched a Jan On – Air Traffi c and Navigation Services show the market that we are capable rosion. Customers understand and
The initial phase of the agreement will an Airlines goes beyond this announce- International Aero Engines, which has Plan On campaign with fares start- (ATNS) SOC Limited is in the process of fi nding solutions even in China mar- appreciate the value in our solution.”

see Sanad and Ethiopian Airlines estab- ment, as it provides greater opportunities enabled Sanad to deliver competitive air- ing from ZAR 9,503 when booked of assessing applications of twenty (20) ket which is tough and massive. Not More information on the Quiet Tech-

lishing a Centre of Excellence for the re- for us to jointly collaborate and develop craft engine MRO expertise throughout before 21 January 2020. qualifying candidates, to be trained as only our fl eet but also client portfolio is nology Aerospace carbon fi bre inlet

pair and overhaul of auxiliary power units mutually beneficial activities across the a variety of engine maintenance service Target Generating Offi cers (TGOs). expanding, and we look forward to ac- programme and what other aircraft

(APU) in Addis Ababa and will start with entire African continent.” programmes across multiple engine The list of must-travel destinations ATNS introduced the TGO bursary complishing more challenges in 2020,” are candidates are available on their

APU’s used on B737 and A320 aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines Group chief exec- platf orms. Q include Japan - Tokyo, Nagoya and programme in November 2019. commented Tomas Virbickas, CEO of website: www.qtaerospace.com Q

Osaka, China - Beijing and Shang-
AviaAM Financial Leasing China.
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