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Did You Know Dr. Rebecca Lutte, University of Nebraska at Omaha Aviation Institute, reported in her study that a Workforce Report shows women make up less than 10% of pilots, maintenance technicians and airline executives?
Join us in celebrating the women in our technical team that are bridging the gap.
Happy International Women's Day!
Well deserved Airlink !!
We’re thrilled to announce that Airlink has been the most on-time airline in South Africa for the last 3 years.
The growth we have experienced over the years is because of our customers, who faithfully support our business.
Find out more: bit.ly/3izoDWC
(Statistics by Airports Company South Africa-ACSA)
The airplane cockpit is largely dominated by White men, but trailblazing organizations including US-based Fly for the Culture want to rewrite the aviation rulebook and increase diversity in the skies.
At Safair we realise that it's our people who give us the edge in the market. We look for people with a 'can-do' attitude, people who love flying as much as we do, and people who are excited about the possibility of sharing this passion with our valued customers.
A Black woman is making history in the United States armed services. On Thursday, it was announced that the U.S. Navy has just named its first-ever Black female tactical aircraft pilot. Read more bit.ly/3fu0Gct
Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle is breaking glass ceilings. Last week the pilot reached a history-making accomplishment in the U.S. military branch.
Another update by SACAA on Exemptions (12 June 2020)
This is a summary:
1. Additional extensions to Licence expiry dates
2. Additional extensions for medicals
3. No new applications for medicals
4. In a multicrew environment, one crew member must have a valid medical certificate which is not affected by the medical exemption
5. Although lung function tests are suspended until 30 June 2020, additional requirements are stipulated
6. Writing of examinations, Bookings, Fees and Virtual training info
7. Additional extensions to Aerodrome and ATS approvals, licences, ratings, training and Examiners
8. Additional extensions and requirements to expiry dates of DG, AVSEC, CRM, SEPT, Line checks and PPC’s
9. Limitations, restrictions, requirements and risk assessments for the carriage of alcohol based hand sanitisers
10. Additional extensions for DFE’s, CDE’s and DAME’s
11. Operators crew pairing details
12. SACAA will recognise the validity of certificates and licences from other States and the temporary differences adopted , in line with COVID-19 mitigation measures
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The aviation industry has been one of the most affected sectors by the COVID-19 pandemic but how soon should we expect it to bounce back? Derek Nseko, Managing Director at iFly Aviation joins CNBC Africa for more.
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Boeing and other US aviation companies are seeking billions of dollars in aid as they battle to survive a plunge in demand caused by the coronavirus.
US airlines and cargo carriers have said they are seeking at least $58 billion in loans and grants along with additional tax changes, while airports are seeking $10 billion
Dozens of Extinction Rebellion (XR) activists disrupted an aviation summit in Brussels on Thursday, breaking into a "heavily guarded" venue and cuffing themselves outside in protest of the i
News Live Updates: What measures are airports taking in response to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak?
What measures are airports taking in response to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak? This page will be updated with the latest information.
News: "The aviation sector is under a lot of pressure. But this is temporary. We have been here before," SpiceJet Chairman
So far, the pandemic has resulted in more than 4,000 deaths worldwide, and the number of coronavirus patients in India has risen to 73. "The aviation sector is under a lot of pressure. But this is temporary. We have been here before," SpiceJet Chairman and MD, said in a statement. SpiceJet is "close...
News: A plane ran off a runway and landed nose down off Butler Nursery Road Monday afternoon during an event showcasing careers in aviation.
A plane ran off a runway and landed nose down in Fayetteville Monday afternoon during an event showcasing careers in aviation.
News: Aviation accounts for three percent of climate-damaging carbon emissions globally, according to the European Environment Agency, and the world is experiencing record heatwaves, wildfires and storm surges made worse by rising seas. “Sustainability” was the buzzword last week in Singapore at Asia’s biggest air show – which was powered by solar panels – with manufacturers and airlines trying to outdo one another on vows to become more sustainable.
Aviation accounts for three percent of climate-damaging carbon emissions globally and the world is experiencing record heatwaves, wildfires and storm surges
News: “Commercial volumes of competitively priced sustainable aviation fuel are in demand,” said Chuck Red, ARA’s Vice President of Fuels Development. “The aviation sector is working hard to improve its carbon footprint and the approval of the CHJ pathway adds another great option. We are excited to play our part by accelerating the scaling of sustainable aviation fuels.”
PANAMA CITY, Fl, Feb. 18, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA) and Chevron Lummus Global LLC (CLG) are working toward a more...
News: Up to 80% of seats onboard Chinese aircraft, or on flights catered to the Chinese market, have been canceled.
The aviation market in China has now reached the point of being smaller than Portugal’s aviation market, thanks…
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Out is: Shell Aviation VP Anna Mascolo.🎖Anna joined Royal Dutch Shell 15 years ago, taking over the leadership of Shell Aviation in July 2019 after holding roles in different parts of the energy value chain, from upstream production to supply chains and chemicals.
Read Aviation Weeks latest article featuring Anna.
Shell Aviation has a presence at some 900 airports in about 60 countries supplying aviation fuel.
Opinion: Given the take-off in passenger numbers, critics have dubbed the Net Zero pledge as greenwash. It is plausible ... but only just... Says Transport Correspondent Gwyn Topham - Twitter🐥
Critics have dubbed the sector’s Net Zero pledge to become fully sustainable as greenwash
News: India, one of China’s neighboring countries has seen nearly all flights to the mainland canceled, resulting in large financial implications.
The coronavirus epidemic has led to the suspension of hundreds of daily flights to mainland China and the…
News: Deaths of three civil aviation officials a 'major setback for transformation'.
Captain Thabiso Tolo, First Officer Tebogo Lekalakala and Flight Inspector Gugu Comfort Mnguni were remembered during a memorial service yesterday.
Latest News: On January 28, SAA's joint business rescue practitioners confirmed that the DBSA had approved funding of R3.5bn for the cash-strapped carrier. At the time, the bank said the loan facility was secured by government guarantee.
The Development Bank of Southern Africa's leadership tells Parliament the transaction falls within the scope of the bank's investment targets.
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