All Africa news – Page 55
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Biometrics to become commonplace in passenger journey
There are perennial efforts that are universal for any modern airline: strip out inefficiencies; make processes safer and more secure; streamline and digitise to offer a better experience. Rinse, repeat. However, moves are currently under way to adopt biometric technologies and identity management tools that will not only tick these ...
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AIX: Gogo prepares for 'massive change' in satellite connectivity market
With the satellite-based in-flight connectivity market is going through “massive change", Gogo is feeling happy about its decision to remain technology-agnostic – a strategy it believes will enable it to provide airlines with greater flexibility as equipment evolves.
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AIX: Gategroup aims to transform airline retail through predictive analytics
Gategroup has teamed up with predictive analytics company Black Swan and Panasonic Avionics to develop a retail platform that will use passenger data to predict the types of food most likely to be ordered on different flights, allowing the right products to be loaded onto aircraft and reducing the amount ...
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AIX: Afrijet launches ATR Cabinstream IFE system
Gabonese carrier Afrijet has become the first ATR operator to employ the airframer’s Cabinstream IFE system.
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AIX: Inmarsat likens IFC benefits to moving from flip phone to smartphone
The opportunities available to airlines through the connected aircraft are “as transformational as moving from an old Nokia phone to a smartphone”, says Inmarsat Aviation senior vice-president strategy and business development Frederik Van Essen.
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AIX: Stratasys promises 3D printing the 'easy way'
For 3D printing systems master Stratasys, the key to getting customers airborne is getting them through the certification process. An Airbus A350 flies with about 1,000 parts printed from Stratasys materials – but as product leader and vice president Jim Orrock puts it, while smaller companies like aircraft interiors suppliers ...
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AIX: K+N launches targeted logistics service for interiors sector
Transport and distribution giant Kuehne + Nagel has launched at AIX what it calls the “first end-to-end logistics solution” for interiors manufacturers, airlines and maintenance, repair and overhaul organisation working on aircraft refurbishments.
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Ethiopian agrees sale-and-leaseback for two Q400s
Elix Aviation Capital and Ethiopian Airlines have agreed a sale-and-leaseback deal covering two Bombardier Q400 turboprops, the lessor has disclosed.
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AIX: Global Eagle launches wireless IFE system for regional aircraft
Global Eagle Entertainment has launched an all-in-one portable in-flight entertainment solution aimed at regional aircraft, which it says will enable large airlines to provide a consistent entertainment experience across their fleets and provide regional carriers with a low-cost IFE option.
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AIX: Airlines urged to boost passenger engagement
Customers have more choice and less patience than ever before – and they are increasingly eager to share their travel experiences with the world after a trip.
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AIX: Embraer and Widerøe reveal cabin details of first E190-E2
The newest interior on the block almost certainly belongs to Norwegian regional carrier Widerøe and its Embraer 190-E2, the first of the re-engined variant to be delivered.
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AIX: Design company aims to banish fear of flying with digital companion
Airline passengers of a nervous disposition could soon benefit from a newly-conceived digital travel companion that can anticipate their anxiety triggers and provide personalised coping techniques to help keep fears at bay throughout their flight.
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ANALYSIS: How narrowbody operators make the connection with IFEC
The days of having to endure a long single-aisle airliner flight without in-flight entertainment or internet connectivity (IFEC) appear to be nearing their end – in certain parts of the world at least. Research by FlightGlobal shows an increasing number of operators offering passengers content – streamed to their own ...
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Emirates cabin crew member injured in fall from 777
Ugandan authorities have confirmed that a flight attendant has been injured after falling from a parked Emirates aircraft at Entebbe.
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Aeroflot to resume Cairo flights after security overhaul
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot is to restore services to the Egyptian capital Cairo, more than two years after the suspension of flights over security concerns.
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SAA pledges action to 'break loss-making cycle'
South African Airways intends to take "urgent steps" to break its "loss-making cycle" after the country’s auditor general, Kimi Makwetu, released figures showing that the airline incurred a R5.56 billion ($470 million) net loss last year.
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SNAPSHOT: More than 1,700 airliners delivered in 2017
Almost $110 billion of airliners were delivered in 2017, Flight Fleets Analyzer data shows based on Ascend’s 2017 Full-Life Base Values.
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Med-View refurbishes 767 cabin
UK-based Mac Interiors is nearing completion of a Boeing 767 cabin upgrade for Nigerian carrier Med-View Airlines.
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ANALYSIS: Surging economies lifting air cargo demand
Of all the signs that the global economy is recovering after a prolonged post-crisis slump – rising employment, rising business confidence and even inflation – one sure indicator of better times can be found in air freight. Indeed, 2017 was an exceptional year for air freight demand, with industry-wide freight ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New tools help airlines mitigate impact of disruption
When you are one of hundreds of passengers whose flights have been delayed or cancelled, it is a dispiriting and frustrating experience. More likely than not you will be standing in line waiting for information, or vouchers for a meal or hotel. Never mind those plans for business meetings, family ...