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Local Business Aviation experts discuss the growing private jet charter market in Africa, explaining the reasons behind its potential and the barriers that might hinder its widespread development. Felipe Reisch learns more… https://ow.ly/lRbE50TsXTu

INFORMATION SESSION ABOUT SLOT PROCEDURES AND POLICY Following the successful 2022 meeting, ACN and Schiphol airport again organize a slot information session on November 27, 2023. Slots in the Netherlands are regulated in IATA and EU rules. The Slot Coordinator (ACNL) is, in the Netherlands, responsible for executing these rules. The calendar and the slot conferences are initiated by IATA. Usually, slots applications are done by airline network planners. Capacity constraints at Schiphol airport pose a threat to full freighter operators that do not have historical slots. According to IATA and EU regulations, in order to retain their historical rights to slots, airlines need to fly 80 per cent of their slots according to the requested flight schedule. This requirement proves to be challenging for some full freighter operators. This meeting is organized by Air Cargo Netherlands and Royal Schiphol Group and open for all airlines and ground handlers operating in The Netherlands. Program: https://lnkd.in/eMvwhZvB Registration: info@acn.nl

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Local Business Aviation experts discuss the growing private jet charter market in Africa, explaining the reasons behind its potential and the barriers that might hinder its widespread development. Felipe Reisch learns more… https://ow.ly/lRbE50TsXTu

CMA CGM and Air France-KLM terminate air cargo alliance In a significant development, CMA CGM and Air France-KLM have decided to terminate their air cargo alliance. The partnership, established in May 2022 concurrently with CMA CGM becoming a shareholder of Air France-KLM, would aim to capitalize on the growing demand for freight transportation worldwide. The decision to end the alliance stems from a row over flight slots at Amsterdam airport, an issue that has cast doubt on regulatory approval, particularly in the crucial US market. https://lnkd.in/gXCZqyk9

Over the past couple of days, key members of the BGS team attended the 𝐈𝐀𝐓𝐀 𝐀𝐯𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐮𝐦 in Vienna, Austria 🇦🇹 , where we met with over 30 clients spanning multiple airlines and fuel suppliers. One of the major talking points from the conference was the supply of SAF fuel to EU airports from 2025, aligning with the "ReFuelEU Aviation” initiative. We also informed our clients about our plans for SAF fuel delivery in the Baltic region. From 2025, aviation fuel that’s sold will need to contain a minimum of 2% SAF molecules if the airport's passenger traffic exceeds 0.8 million passengers or freight traffic exceeds 100,000 tons during the reporting period. This will be BGS's responsibility to ensure in the future and a challenge we are coordinating with just 6 months to go ahead of adoption. 😉 With key industry changes imminent, our future plans, current business challenges, and solutions to improve efficiency were also hot topics, with the fuel tender process a priority for us. It’s been an extremely productive few days and we’d like to say a big thanks to both the organizers and the industry delegates in attendance. 👏 Vitalis Dudys Vytautas Čekanavičius Marius Grigaliūnas #BGS #IATAAviationEnergyForum #GroundHandling #Aviation

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NCAA READS RIOT ACT, ORDERS, RE-EVALUATION OF ALL PNCF PERMITS WITHIN 72 HOURS Good afternoon. Back in 2023 the use of private jets for commercial purposes had gotten the attention of the Honourable Minister Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, SAN, who issued marching orders for the cessation of such acts. Subsequently, in March 2024, the NCAA had issued a stern warning to holders of the permit for non commercial flights, PNCF, against engaging in the carriage of passenger cargo or mail for hire and reward. The Authority had also deployed its officials to monitor activities of private jets at terminals across the airports in Nigeria. As a consequence of this heightened surveillance, no fewer than three private operators have been found to be involved in violation of the annexture provision of their PNCF and Part 9114 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. In line with our zero tolerance for violation of regulations, the Authority has suspended the PNCF of these operators. To further sanitize the general aviation sector, I have directed that’s a re-evaluation of all holders of PNCF be carried carried out on or before the 19th of April 2024 to ascertain compliance with regulatory requirements. All PNCF holder will be required to submit relevant documents to the authority within the next 72 hours. This riot act is also directed at existing Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders, who utilize aircraft listed on their PNCF for commercial charter operations. It must be emphasized that only aircraft listed in the operation specifications of the AOC are authorized to be used in the provision of such charter services. Any of those AOC holders who wish to use the aircraft for charter operations must apply to the NCAA to delist the affected aircraft from the PNCF and include it into the AOC operations specification. NCAA wishes to reiterate to the travelling public not to patronize any airline charter operator who does not hold a valid Air Operators Certificate issued by the NCAA, when they wish to procure charter operations services. Finally, NCAA encourages the legitimate players in the aviation industry to report the activity of such unscrupulous elements to the he authority promptly for necessary action. Thank you. Signed Captain Chris Ona Najomo Acting Director General, Civil Aviation, Nigeria (NCAA) #mamajaviationblog #ncaa #civilaviation.#nigeria #airlines #privatejets #charter #corporatejets #aviation.#airlinrs

We are still walking on thin ice when it comes to volumes traded and positioning, and not just only for “Managed Money” but for commercial hedgers as well, although there is some interest in the airline sector trying to lock in these Jet prices specially in Asia where Jet/kero is abundant. East/West arb (Singapore vs North West Europe) is wide open, likely to entice western buyers. https://lnkd.in/dawSZy8T

💡Aviation word of the day - PASSENGER FACILITY CHARGE (PFC): 🔹 A fee collected by airports to fund improvements, expansions, and maintenance of passenger facilities 🔹 PFCs contribute to enhancing airport infrastructure and services 🔹 Passengers may see this fee as a separate charge on their airline ticket