This is the fourth article in our series, Moving the Masses, about managing the flow of crowds of individuals, be they drivers or pedestrians, shoppers or commuters, birds or ants. 13 Jun 2018
Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation (JAA TO), a leading organisation for aviation regulatory training in Europe, and the Cameroon Civil Aviation Authority (CCAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding. The partnership aims to set Cameroon CAA as a JAA TO satellite for the Central African region as well as to merge the organisations' efforts to qualify local JAA TO instructors. 13 Jun 2018
Cape Town Air Access has welcomed 250 aviation sector specialists from across the globe as the Mother City readies itself to play host to the third AviaDev Africa Conference for the first time. 12 Jun 2018
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A two-day conference themed "Regional Connectivity: Making inter-state transport work in Africa" will take place from 11-12 July 2018 at Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. The Federation of Eastern and Southern African Road Transport Associations (FESARTA), together with Supply Chain Today and CVLC are hosting the conference alongside TruckX, South Africa's all-encompassing, interactive event for the commercial transport industry. 11 Jun 2018
This is the third article in our series, Moving the Masses, about managing the flow of crowds of individuals, be they drivers or pedestrians, shoppers or commuters, birds or ants. 11 Jun 2018
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has told governments to comply with international agreements and treaty obligations by releasing airline funds that are blocked from repatriation. 8 Jun 2018
This is the first article in our new series, Moving the Masses, about managing the movements of large numbers of individuals, be they drivers or pedestrians, shoppers or commuters, birds or ants. 8 Jun 2018
International Air Transport Association (IATA) members have called on governments to prioritise the long-term economic and social benefits delivered by an effective airport ahead of the short-term financial gains provided by a poorly thought-out privatisation. 6 Jun 2018
In a statement, Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) has emphasised that the public consultation session on airport renaming held at Cape Town International Airport on Monday evening was ultimately properly concluded in spite of demonstrations that disrupted proceedings for a period. 5 Jun 2018
The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) - a critical state enterprise which is part of the economy's locomotive - is slowly but surely emerging from the doldrums it has been firmly stuck in for years as its $400 million recapitalisation programme bears fruit. 4 Jun 2018
Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) is calling for public comments and proposals for the renaming of four national and international airports in South Africa. 1 Jun 2018
The idea of free public transport has clear appeal. Cities in France and Germany are already considering such proposals, to reduce traffic and air pollution. And in the UK, Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn declared that he would introduce free bus travel for under-25s, to complement the passes already available to senior citizens. 1 Jun 2018
Due to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) suspending SA Express's Air Operator's Certificate (AoC) as well as the airline's Aircraft Maintenance Organisation (AMO) approvals, SA Express PTY (SOC) can no longer continue to operate as an airline. 29 May 2018
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A new agreement between Etihad Airways and Boeing will see the aeroplane manufacturer provide crew management solutions to the airline. 28 May 2018
On May 10, the 43.5-metre schooner Avontuur arrived in the port of Hamburg. This traditional sailing vessel, built in 1920, transported some 70 tonnes of coffee, cacao and rum across the Atlantic. The shipping company Timbercoast, which owns and operates Avontuur, says it aims to prove that sailing ships can offer an environmentally sustainable alternative to the heavily polluting shipping industry, despite being widely seen as a technology of yesteryear. 28 May 2018
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According to the latest Aviation Barometer - a quarterly indicator of passenger traffic through Airports Company South Africa's (Acsa) airports - more than 40 million passengers were processed through Acsa's nine airports for the first time in the 2017/2018 financial year. 25 May 2018
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Driving long-haul is not an easy job. Long hours of negotiating traffic, roadworks and bad roads, as well as fending off fatigue and boredom, can take their toll on a long-haul truck driver. If drivers have poor relationships with their fleet managers, their job can get even more difficult and stressful. 25 May 2018
Uber plans to publicly demonstrate its flying taxi service in 2020.
PARIS, France - If the last month or so is any indication, Uber is getting rather serious about its plans to put flying taxis into the air. 25 May 2018
Richard's Bay's 39-year-old lighthouse has been demolished due to severe coastal erosion. Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has therefore erected a temporary light and structure on the site to guide vessels navigating the surrounding waters. 24 May 2018
Taxi-hailing service, Uber has introduced Uber Movement in Kenya, a digital data-sharing website to help urban planners, city leaders, third parties and the public to better understand the transportation needs of Nairobi. 22 May 2018
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