His Excellency Akio Isomata, the Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, visited Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) on December 20, 2024. During the visit, he met with Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrema (Rtd.), Chairman of Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka Private Ltd, to discuss airport operations and infrastructural development needs to accommodate increasing passenger demand. Ambassador Isomata inspected the construction site of BIA Terminal 2, emphasizing its strategic importance in alleviating capacity issues. He also reviewed equipment donated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), funded by Japan, including an ambulance valued at approximately USD 100,000 and a digital signage system designed to enhance traveler experience. AASL plans to commence work on Terminal 2 in mid 2025, with completion expected within 30 months. The ambassador reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Sri Lanka. Attendees included Mr. Yamada Tetsuya from JICA and other senior AASL officials. #airport #aviation #srilanka #jica #international
Airport & Aviation Services Sri Lanka’s Post
More Relevant Posts
-
https://lnkd.in/gMgd_RuW #EthiopianAirlines Ethiopian Airlines GCEO Mr. Mesfin Tassew discussed issues like: 1. The expansion of infrastructure, particularly the new airport, which is set to become the largest in Africa, will be connected to Bole International Airport via a high-speed train. 2. Expansion of its fleet in all continents 3. Talked about Nigerian Airline's partnership. 4. Discussed strategic partnership with many other African Countries like Congo Kinshasa.
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
THEY OWN OTHER AFRICAN AIRLINES😱😱 So you may be wondering Why Ethiopian Airlines Reigns Supreme in Africa: It's not just about their impressive fleet or extensive route network. The secret to their success lies in their strategic investments in other African airlines! With significant stakes in: - Nigeria Air (49%) - Guinea Airways (49%) - Zambia Airways (45%) - Malawi Airlines (49%) - ASKY Airlines (27%) - Air Congo (49%) Ethiopian Airlines has masterfully expanded its influence across the continent! But that's not all! They also provide engineering support to over half of all airlines in Africa! No wonder they're the undisputed kings of African aviation! What can we learn from Ethiopian Airlines' strategic expansion and investment approach?
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
The Birth of Air Congo: A New Chapter in African Aviation A monumental milestone in African aviation with the launch of Air Congo, the new national airline of the Democratic Republic of the Congo! As a proud partner in this venture, Ethiopian Airlines brings its extensive experience and expertise to the table, holding a 49% stake in Air Congo. This collaboration is a testament to our commitment to fostering regional connectivity and economic growth across Africa. With its hub at N'djili Airport in Kinshasa, Air Congo will initially serve key domestic destinations such as Goma, Lubumbashi, and Kisangani. The modern fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft ensures that passengers will enjoy the highest standards of comfort and safety on every flight. This partnership is more than just a business venture; it is a strategic alliance aimed at transforming the aviation landscape in the DRC. By combining Ethiopian Airlines' renowned operational excellence with the DRC government's vision for enhanced air transport, Air Congo is poised to deliver unparalleled service and reliability. Join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter and stay tuned for more updates as we embark on this journey together! AirCongo #EthiopianAirlines #NewBeginnings # Solomon E
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
To become a leader in Africa's #aviation sector, #Nigeria can focus on several key areas: 1. Fleet Expansion and Modernization Investment in New Aircraft: Acquire modern, fuel-efficient aircraft to expand and modernize the fleet. Partnering with aircraft manufacturers and leasing companies can help achieve this. Fleet Maintenance: Establish state-of-the-art maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facilities to ensure the fleet remains in optimal condition. 2. Infrastructure Development Airport Upgrades: Upgrade existing airports and build new ones to international standards, ensuring they can handle increased traffic and larger aircraft. Ground Handling Services: Improve ground handling services to enhance efficiency and reduce turnaround times. 3. Regulatory and Policy Framework Liberalization and Open Skies: Advocate for liberalization policies and open skies agreements within Africa to facilitate easier intra-continental travel. Safety and Security Standards: Ensure adherence to international safety and security standards to build trust among passengers and international partners. 4. Human Capital Development Training and Education: Invest in training programs for pilots, engineers, and aviation professionals to build a skilled workforce. Partnerships with Aviation Schools: Collaborate with international aviation schools and institutions to enhance the quality of training. 5. Strategic Alliances and Partnerships Code Sharing and Alliances: Form strategic alliances and code-sharing agreements with other airlines to expand network reach and connectivity. Joint Ventures: Enter into joint ventures with established international airlines to gain technical and operational expertise. 6. Customer Experience and Branding Enhanced Customer Service: Focus on providing superior customer service to build a loyal customer base. Branding and Marketing: Invest in strong branding and marketing campaigns to position Nigerian airlines as top choices for travelers within and outside Africa. 7. Innovation and Technology Digital Transformation: Implement advanced technology for ticketing, customer service, and operational efficiency. Sustainability Initiatives: Adopt sustainable practices, including using biofuels and reducing carbon emissions, to appeal to environmentally conscious travelers and comply with global standards. 8. Economic and Financial Support Government Support: Ensure strong government support in the form of favorable policies, subsidies, and incentives to the aviation sector. Private Investment: Attract private investment to fund expansion and innovation projects. By focusing on these areas, Nigeria can enhance its aviation sector, making it more competitive and positioning it as a leader in Africa.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 (image). See also the 5 largest #airlines in AFRICA by fleet size in 2024: As of 2024, the aviation landscape in #Africa showcases the dominance of #EthiopianAirlines, boasting the largest fleet size among the continent's airlines with 135 aircraft, according to the latest data. Following closely behind is #EgyptAir with 71 aircraft. #Air Algerie ranks third with 55 aircraft. #RoyalAirMaroc secures the fourth position with 50 aircraft. #KenyaAirways rounds off the top five with 34 aircraft. In April, #EgyptAir ordered 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft at the #Dubai Airshow via a financial lease agreement with the Air Lease Corporation (ALC). Please note: one or two airlines (graphic) have ceased operations. (Air Namibia, Kulula). Expect updated infographic soon. AFRICA’s #aviation potential is limitless. #TransformingAfrica, one airline at a time. #TheAfricaWeWant #AfCFTA #BrandAfrica #AU #GDP #Investment #Africa #AfricaMeansBusiness #ThisIsAfrica #Diaspora #IT #OneAfrica #AUC #TransAfricanHighway #SMEs #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #Invest #Tariffs #TheAfCFTAEffect #Trade #AI #AfricaRising #FDI #IntraAfricanTrade #Agenda2063 #Partnerships #AfCFTATV #WB #BuildBackBetter #InvestInAfrica #AfricanUnity #IMF #WTO #AfDB #TradeNotAid #AfCFTATrading #TravelToAfrica #CFTA #SAATM #TradeInAfrica #TradeUnderAfCFTA #JoinAfCFTA #AfricaOnTheMove #Infrastructure #Tourism #VisitAfrica #MadeInAfrica #AfCFTASecretariat #PanAfricanism #Investors #PAPSS #ZLECAF #AfricanSolutionsToAfricanProblems #Growth #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #StrongerTogether #Afreximbank #UnitedUnderAfCFTA #AfCFTA2024 #Africa2024 #AfricaYesWeCAN
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Maximizing Africa's aviation potential involves sustainable investments,regulatory support, and innovative technologies like hydrogen-powered planes. Key areas include enhancing infrastructure, fostering regional cooperation & leveraging tourism and trade opportunities.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚'𝐬 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐩 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐧𝐭 (image). See also the 5 largest #airlines in AFRICA by fleet size in 2024: As of 2024, the aviation landscape in #Africa showcases the dominance of #EthiopianAirlines, boasting the largest fleet size among the continent's airlines with 135 aircraft, according to the latest data. Following closely behind is #EgyptAir with 71 aircraft. #Air Algerie ranks third with 55 aircraft. #RoyalAirMaroc secures the fourth position with 50 aircraft. #KenyaAirways rounds off the top five with 34 aircraft. In April, #EgyptAir ordered 18 Boeing 737-8 aircraft at the #Dubai Airshow via a financial lease agreement with the Air Lease Corporation (ALC). Please note: one or two airlines (graphic) have ceased operations. (Air Namibia, Kulula). Expect updated infographic soon. AFRICA’s #aviation potential is limitless. #TransformingAfrica, one airline at a time. #TheAfricaWeWant #AfCFTA #BrandAfrica #AU #GDP #Investment #Africa #AfricaMeansBusiness #ThisIsAfrica #Diaspora #IT #OneAfrica #AUC #TransAfricanHighway #SMEs #CreatingOneAfricanMarket #Invest #Tariffs #TheAfCFTAEffect #Trade #AI #AfricaRising #FDI #IntraAfricanTrade #Agenda2063 #Partnerships #AfCFTATV #WB #BuildBackBetter #InvestInAfrica #AfricanUnity #IMF #WTO #AfDB #TradeNotAid #AfCFTATrading #TravelToAfrica #CFTA #SAATM #TradeInAfrica #TradeUnderAfCFTA #JoinAfCFTA #AfricaOnTheMove #Infrastructure #Tourism #VisitAfrica #MadeInAfrica #AfCFTASecretariat #PanAfricanism #Investors #PAPSS #ZLECAF #AfricanSolutionsToAfricanProblems #Growth #BetterAfricaBetterWorld #StrongerTogether #Afreximbank #UnitedUnderAfCFTA #AfCFTA2024 #Africa2024 #AfricaYesWeCAN
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Ethiopian Airlines and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have partnered to launch Air Congo. Air Congo will start operations with two Boeing 737-800 aircraft, serving domestic markets, starting with seven airports within the DRC. This initiative aligns with Ethiopian Airlines' Vision 2035 strategy, which aims to establish multiple hubs across Africa, complementing existing partnerships with ASKY Airlines in Lomé, Malawi Airlines in Lilongwe, and Zambia Airways in Lusaka. #FlyEthiopian #AirCongo 📸 Ethiopian Airlines
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
Support Nigeria, Support AIR PEACE, Support Growth
Building the Nigeria and Africa ✅ of our dreams.-*Strategic and Visionary leadership in Nigeria and Africa ✅. Sustainability*Construction*Blue Economy* Please can't accept connections anymore. Please follow me.
*NIGERIA ✅. *AIR PEACE ✌️🙏👂🤗🍀 This is the best video about the economic development of Nigeria, with special focus on our own, Air Peace Limited . Let me just give a brief analysis about Air Peace, from my perspective 🙏 *Air Peace is the world's most sustainable airline ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 *Air Peace is the world's most innovative airline ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 *Air Peace is a revolution whose time has come ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 Why do I say this right 👏 This is the first High End - Low Budget airline in the world 🤗✅🙏 So that makes Air Peace the world's most innovative and sustainable airline ✅,my own rating please 🙏 Let's now come to Nigeria 🤗🤓✅ Do you know what's trending in Nigeria now 🤗, owning a Rolls Royce, listening to the voice in this video,it's not a problem to own a Rolls Royce, but you should be thinking of setting up a business, industry, that's worth the cost of the big baby 🤗, right, that's how to grow our economy ✅, that's how to double our GDP✅, that's how to build the new Nigeria of our dreams 🙏 Don't let me bore you with my long talk, please sit down,relax and carefully watch this video,then come back here, and let's discuss in the comments ✅🙏 #nigeria #economicgrowth #economicdevelopment #aviation #productivity #industrialization #businesses #africa #innovation #sustainability #production #africa Dr (Barr) Allen Onyema
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
*NIGERIA ✅. *AIR PEACE ✌️🙏👂🤗🍀 This is the best video about the economic development of Nigeria, with special focus on our own, Air Peace Limited . Let me just give a brief analysis about Air Peace, from my perspective 🙏 *Air Peace is the world's most sustainable airline ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 *Air Peace is the world's most innovative airline ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 *Air Peace is a revolution whose time has come ✅✌️👂🤗🙏 Why do I say this right 👏 This is the first High End - Low Budget airline in the world 🤗✅🙏 So that makes Air Peace the world's most innovative and sustainable airline ✅,my own rating please 🙏 Let's now come to Nigeria 🤗🤓✅ Do you know what's trending in Nigeria now 🤗, owning a Rolls Royce, listening to the voice in this video,it's not a problem to own a Rolls Royce, but you should be thinking of setting up a business, industry, that's worth the cost of the big baby 🤗, right, that's how to grow our economy ✅, that's how to double our GDP✅, that's how to build the new Nigeria of our dreams 🙏 Don't let me bore you with my long talk, please sit down,relax and carefully watch this video,then come back here, and let's discuss in the comments ✅🙏 #nigeria #economicgrowth #economicdevelopment #aviation #productivity #industrialization #businesses #africa #innovation #sustainability #production #africa Dr (Barr) Allen Onyema
To view or add a comment, sign in
-
#GOOD_TO_KNOW | Uganda Airlines rejoint la Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) ✈️Uganda Airlines Joins the BARSA (Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa) On Thursday, November 28, 2024, the Board of Airline Representatives of South Africa (BARSA) announced the addition of Uganda Airlines as its newest member. This development marks a significant milestone for the organization, which continues to solidify its pivotal role in #SouthAfrica's aviation sector and the country’s international relations. ➡️ Full Story ( fr/en) is accessible here https://lnkd.in/evidnDrt #newsaero #aviation #airlines #Africa #cooperation
To view or add a comment, sign in
11,910 followers