TAAG Angola Airlines and RTX Pratt & Whitney Canada have entered into a six-year engine maintenance agreement, ANGOP reported last week from Luanda. The agreement covers 13 PW150A engines and an additional spare kept in inventory, according to a statement from the Angolan carrier. This collaboration is part of a Fleet Management Program (FMP™), allowing Pratt & Whitney to tailor its services to meet TAAG’s specific operational needs. TAAG’s CEO,
Author: Constance Makungu
China’s Ambassador Highlights Benefits of Caio Deep Water Terminal in Angola
China’s ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin, emphasized the significant advantages the Caio Deep Water Terminal in northern Cabinda will bring to commercial relations between Angola, other African regions, and beyond. Speaking during his recent visit to the terminal’s construction site, Ambassador Zhang noted that the project would not only foster socio-economic development in Cabinda province but also enhance trade exchanges with various regions across the continent and globally. The diplomat
Port of Lobito Staff Undergo Training on Integrated Quality Management System
Staff at the Port of Lobito in Benguela province are attending a training session from Thursday to Sunday in the port city. The session focuses on the implementation of the Integrated Quality Management System (IQMS) and is directed at managers, department heads, and sector leaders. Manuela José, the Human Resources Director, emphasized the port’s commitment to good management practices, aiming to ensure compliance with and applicability of port policies and
U.S. and Nigeria Revitalize Aviation Agreement to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
The United States and Nigeria are revitalizing their aviation partnership, reinforcing their bilateral relationship. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria’s Public Diplomacy Department announced the renewal of an aviation agreement to bolster industry ties between the two nations. According to a statement published in the Punch Newspaper, the agreement, initially in effect since 2000, has been updated to establish a modern civil aviation partnership. “The U.S.-Nigeria Air Transport Agreement, provisionally applied
Angola’s New Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport Set for Certification by Year-End
The Minister of Transport, Ricardo d’Abreu, announced that the New Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NAILAAN) in Angola will receive its certification by the last quarter of this year, enabling it to handle passenger traffic. This certification is part of a broader initiative to certify five key national airports. Speaking at an Aerodrome Certification Seminar, d’Abreu stated that following the certification of NAILAAN, the government plans to certify five
Union dismisses Canadian West Coast ports employers complaint
A union official has dismissed a BC Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) complaint against the foremen’s union as just “drama” following the resolution of the main contract negotiations. The International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) in Canada’s western province of British Columbia, ratified a four-year deal in the summer of last year ending a long-running dispute with the BCMEA. Employers then entered into negotiations with the foremen’s union which have run
Noatum opens maritime services office in Türkiye
Port, maritime and logistics services company Noatum has announced the launch of Noatum Maritime’s Türkiye office, adding to its existing Noatum Logistics – East Europe, Türkiye & CIS office in Istanbul. The company said the expansion was an important step in broadening its reach in key regional markets, and strengthened its maritime agency services in the Mediterranean region. From its locations in Istanbul and Izmir, the office will deliver integrated
Baltimore Key Bridge controlled demolition
After two days of delays due to poor weather the explosives were detonated blowing apart the section of the bridge resting across the Dali. The operation is being the declared as a success by salvage crews. Lieutenant General Scott Spellman with the US Army Corps of Engineers told NBC: “That’s an importantmilestone for us because it will allow us now over the next 48 hours to assess the Dali and
Maersk launches air freight gateway in Miami
A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) expanded its air freight operations footprint with the April activation of a full-service, in-transit gateway solution in Miami. This new air freight facility underscores Maersk’s commitment to providing seamless and competitive connectivity to major Latin American markets. The Miami gateway will serve as a strategic node in Maersk’s global air freight network. “Our Miami expansion is a vital and strategic addition to our global gateway
Swiss WorldCargo unveils new route between Zurich and Toronto
Swiss WorldCargo is pleased to announce the launch of a new route between Zurich and Toronto, Canada, as part of the expansion of its long-haul network, with the new destination being served by SWISS and Swiss WorldCargo as of today. The addition of Toronto to its international network will support SWISS airfreight division’s efforts to connect economies, cultures, and societies across Canada and Europe, ensuring an interconnected relationship between these