Tag Archives: Africa

Thales wins South African contracts

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Aimee Turner

Thales and South Africa’s Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) have signed several significant contracts. Thales has undertaken to replace the legacy ATNS ATM system with … More ››

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African ATC to receive €40m upgrade

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Air traffic control facilities across Africa will be upgraded to international standards, improve safety and reliability and ensure more efficient air transport using a €40 … More ››

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Ghana plans PBN infrastructure

Posted on September 20, 2012 by Aimee Turner

GhanaWeb reports that the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority plans to establish a Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedure for all airports in the country. According to … More ››

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South Africa’s Dlamini quits ATNS

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) Company of South Africa has appointed Thabani Mthiyane, as acting chief executive officer. Mthiyane assumed his official duties on … More ››

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IATA urges collaborative African safety approach

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Aimee Turner

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reinforced its commitment to African aviation and called on industry and government leaders in Central West Africa to work … More ››

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Two new radar stations for Morocco

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Indra has put into operation two new radar stations in Morocco that will improve surveillance in two areas that are particularly important for the nation’s air … More ››

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Airways NZ, ATNS forge closer links

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Aimee Turner

Tha air navigation service providers of New Zealand and South Africa are to work together on a range of activities and projects that will build … More ››

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African Adventure

Posted on June 14, 2012 by Aimee Turner

South African air navigation service provider ATNS announced earlier this year that it was teaming up with Italian counterpart ENAV to explore developing joint commercial … More ››

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BAE Systems to pay out £30m to Tanzania

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Aimee Turner

BAE Systems will pay out nearly £30m to educate children in Tanzania, after admitting to accounting offences in a deal to sell the African nation … More ››

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Africa’s NAFISAT back-up becomes reality

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Aimee Turner

South Africa’s air navigation service provider ATNS has inaugurated the NAFISAT master back-up terminal. The new Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) is capable of providing … More ››

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