In Memoriam
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
My former partner in our joint airline business, Capt.
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Turkish Airlines Update
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
There has been speculation in the past by this correspondent about Turkish Airlines’ intentions to fly from Istanbul to Dar es Salaam, also fueled by the persistent refusal of their chief executive
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MOU Signed
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
Leaving the bad old days behind them, Rwanda and Congo have resumed cooperation in the aviation field, following a series of exploratory talks culminating in the signing of a formal memorandum of unde
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IATA And US Hold Meeting
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
Capt.
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CEO Reappointed
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
Information was received from Nairobi that the succession of George Muhoho, controversially reappointed some time ago for another term of office as the CEO of the Kenya Airport Authority, is already h
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Tanzania Aviation
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
The renovation, upgrading, and rehabilitation works presently ongoing at the Bukoba aerodrome are going to be completed by Easter this year, according to a Tanzanian aviation source.
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New Aviation Training Facility
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
A new aviation training facility opened its doors late last week, when East Africa’s premier airline finally threw the doors wide open on their new training center.
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Second Shortage This Month
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
Last weekend saw a repetition of the New Year fuel shortage at Malindi airport, when Kenya’s busiest aerodrome, Wilson airport, reportedly ran out of fuel.
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Record Attendance Expected
By eTN Staff Writer
Over 740 key aviation professionals will meet at Airfinance Journal's 12th Annual European Airfinance Conference next week in Dublin. There will be a record attendance at the event.
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Brazil
By Guillermo Parra-Bernal
SAO PAULO - Air travel in Brazil, the largest Latin American aviation market, posted its biggest increase in five years in 2009, reflecting the country's resilience to the worst downturn in global civ
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Airport Security Strengthened
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
The Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority, which also managed the Entebbe International Airport, has recently followed the trend of other airports in Europe and the US and added a strengthened security mec
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Reponse To Attempted Terrorist Attack
By eTN Staff Writer
Speaker Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on President Obama's remarks on strengthening intelligence and aviation security in response to the attempted terrorist attack on Christmas Day:
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Rwanda Brings In New Scanners
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
The Rwanda Civil Aviation Authority has recently imported and commissioned new scanners, introducing the latest in technology for aviation security.
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Dubai Aviation Event
By eTN Staff Writer
The Airport Security Summit Middle East 2010, which will be held from February 7-10 at the Grand Millennium Hotel, Dubai, is proud to announce two brand new distinguished speakers to join the expert s
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One Of The World's Busiest General Aviation Airports
By eTN Staff Writer
Tenants at Van Nuys Airport (VNY) today requested relief from increasing rental rates and charges that have contributed to unprecedented job losses at the airport and left many businesses struggling t
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Australia's National Aviation Policy Statement Released
Australian government released its National Aviation Policy Statement, titled ‘Flight Path to the Future’, which aims to set the agenda for airport and airline development in Australia until 2020.
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Alliance Strengthens Western Europe Region
By Luc Citrinot, eTN Asia editor
A light and sound show over Brussels Grand Place and a lavish party in the reception rooms of Brussels City Hall welcomed the official entry of Brussels Airlines in Star Alliance, the world’s leadin
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EU
By George Dooley
The crisis gripping the airline industry is without precedent in the history of commercial aviation, a group of top airline industry associations said in a signatory letter on behalf of the travel ind
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Airport Upgrading In Nigeria
By Chinedu Eze
The Minister of Aviation, Mr. Babatunde Omotoba, will today flag off the rehabilitation and upgrade of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, Enugu State in Nigeria.
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Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
By Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN
As mentioned in the last Aero-News, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) is contemplating a hike in fees for its regulatory services.
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