By Hillary Muheebwa | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is this week hosting the Global Aeronautical Information Management conference in partnership with International Federation of Aeronautical Information Management Associations.

The electronic ban concerning electronic devices that was implemented on US arrival flights since March 25, 2017 has ended Wednesday, July 5, 2017.

South African Airways (SAA) successfully argued at the Labour Court to have an interim order granted on the 26th April 2017 confirmed as a final order against the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA) and its members.

Key players are leveraging their flight planning expertise to make it easier for operators to take control of their flights from anywhere in the world. Dave Calderwood has been finding out more.

Ethiopian Airlines, the German NGO humedica e.V, Aviation without Borders and the Airbus Foundation have joined forces to facilitate the transport of nine tonnes of humanitarian goods from Toulouse, France, to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, utilising the delivery flight of Ethiopian Airlines' newest A350 XWB.

Tourism can be a key driver of the growth and economic diversification for the Middle East and North Africa region concluded the 2017 Ministerial Forum organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) under the patronage of Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, Minister of Economy of the United Arab Emirates.

South African Airways' (SAA) financial state has come under close scrutiny over the last few year, along with its revolving door of CEOs. SAA acting general manager commercial Aaron Munetsi is an exception; he has been with the airline for just over 21 years. Munetsi spoke with Victoria Moores about SAA's recent turbulence and future prospects.

Airports Council International (ACI) World calls for immediate solution for the ban on electronic devices in the aircraft cabin.