Eric Vallat

The delay in the commercialization of Gwadar International Airport has drawn significant criticism. Originally set for earlier operational status, the airport's opening has faced repeated postponements due to technical and logistical challenges, including delays in the delivery of equipment from China. The latest timeline suggests operations might begin by mid-2024. Despite its virtual inauguration in October 2024, concerns about the region's security situation and inadequate planning have impeded progress. Gwadar Airport, a flagship project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), is a key piece of infrastructure intended to transform the region into an economic hub. However, these delays have raised concerns about the efficiency of project execution and the region's development trajectory​.

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#PNGNews The national flag carrier, Air Niugini has admitted that they have some disruption and rescheduling to flight as a result of fuel rationing. To read more: https://lnkd.in/gJiugiC8 #FuelShortage #AirNiugini #PapuaNewGuinea #PNG #LoopPNG #LoopNews

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King Abdul Aziz Port in Dammam Launches TPA Service to Link Saudi Arabia with Chinese Ports and the Pacific Ocean Shipping Arabia, April 26, 2024 — The Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" has enhanced King Abdul Aziz Port’s global connectivity with the introduction of the TPA service operated by Evergreen, linking Saudi Arabia directly to Chinese ports and the Pacific Ocean. This initiative is designed to facilitate trade and export activities, thereby expanding the Kingdom’s reach into vital international markets. The service addition aligns with Mawani’s strategic objectives to augment port efficiency and bolster infrastructure capabilities. It follows significant infrastructural investments at King Abdul Aziz Port, including the expansion of two container terminals in collaboration with the Saudi Global Ports Company "SGP." This project, funded by over seven billion riyals and executed on a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) basis, is anticipated to increase container handling capacity to 7.5 million TEUs, reflecting a growth of more than 120%. Connecting Dammam with 11 regional and international ports, the TPA service by Evergreen includes stops at Kelang, Malaysia; Cai Mep, Vietnam; and prominent Chinese ports like Hong Kong, Qingdao, Ningbo, Shanghai, and Yantian, as well as Taipei and Kaohsiung in Taiwan, Um Qasr in Iraq, and Jebel Ali in the United Arab Emirates. Operating on a weekly schedule, this service offers a capacity of up to 6,000 TEUs. King Abdul Aziz Port serves as a crucial logistical node on the Arabian Gulf, linked by rail to Riyadh Dry Port and acting as a primary channel for the influx of goods to Saudi Arabia’s Eastern and Central regions. This role is crucial in the implementation of the National Transport and Logistics Strategy (NTLS), aimed at establishing Saudi Arabia as a global logistics hub bridging three continents. The introduction of the TPA service is expected to significantly bolster King Abdul Aziz Port's capabilities, enhancing its status in the international maritime logistics sector and supporting the Kingdom's economic expansion. Source: Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" #KingAbdulAzizPort #SaudiArabia #Dammam #Maritime #Evergreen

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CONCESSION UPDATE: DHA MINISTER EXTENDS CONCESSION TO 31 DECEMBER 2024   Please be informed that Minister Leon Schreiber of the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) released a statement regarding the extension of the blanket concession whereby he has extended it until 31 December 2024 for those with long-pending waivers, temporary residency visas, and appeal applications. A formal Directive is yet to be issued, however, in terms of the statement by the Department, this means that: - Applicants who have long-pending waiver applications as of 30 June 2024 and are still awaiting their outcomes, have been afforded a further extension until 31 December 2024.   - Applicants who have pending long-term visa applications as of 30 June 2024, have been afforded a further extension until 31 December 2024. The long-term visa applications include those of Visitor Visa Section 11(1)(b), Section 11(6), Business Visas, Study Visas, Relative’s Visas, and Work Visas.   - Applicants who have long-pending appeal applications for long-term visas have been granted an extension on their current status until 31 December 2024. The long-term visa categories’ applications that have been afforded the extension are Visitor Visa Section 11(1)(b), Section 11(6), Business Visas, Study Visas, Relative’s Visas, and Work Visas.   - Applicants who are required to travel during this period and are visa exempt, may do so using their VFS receipt and a copy of the concession. Those who have a pending appeal application must additionally show a copy of the rejection letter with the former mentioned documents.    - Applicants who are required to travel during this period and are not visa exempt, may leave South Africa without receiving a ban but are required to apply for a visitor’s visa from the South African Embassy abroad to be able to return and enter South Africa to await or collect their outcome.   - Applicants who have long-pending applications for either a waiver, visa, or appeal, may abandon their application before or by 31 December 2024 and leave South Africa without being declared undesirable.   - Short-term visa holders issued in terms of Section 11(1)(a) for 90 days or less, and who have applied for a renewal but have not received their visa renewal outcome, are requested to make the necessary arrangements to leave South Africa within 90 days from the date of expiry of the principal visa to avoid being declared undesirable when leaving.    - This concession applies to applicants who have submitted an application via the VFS Global before or on 30 June 2024 and can provide an original VFS receipt to that effect.   - For PR applicants, this concession only applies if you have applied for a temporary residency visa before or on 30 June 2024. We remind you that you need to maintain your temporary residency status while your PR is pending and encourage you to monitor your expiry to apply for the renewal of your visa at least 60 days before expiry. #SouthAfrica #immigration

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Saudi Arabia's aviation sector experienced significant growth in 2023, with a 7% increase in air cargo volume, reaching 918,000 tonnes. The General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) reported a robust recovery, highlighted by a 26% rise in passenger transportation over the previous year, totaling 112 million passengers. The country's airports managed 815,000 flights, marking a 16% increase from 2022. This upsurge is part of Saudi Arabia's broader strategy under Vision 2030 to expand its global connectivity, which now includes 149 destinations. Read more: https://ow.ly/6wnX50RkP8e #SaudiAviation #AviationGrowth #AirCargo #PassengerTransport #Vision2030 #GlobalConnectivity #GACA #SaudiAirports #TravelTrends #EconomicDevelopment

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#SARStats For the year ending 30 June 2024, there were 346 SAR incidents where the missing person had a cognitive impairment. Of those, 152 required a search and rescue operation to find the missing person. There were 26 search and rescue operations that were resolved because the person was wearing a WanderSearch pendant. These pendants contain a small radio frequency transmitter, which can be picked up by Land Search and Rescue New Zealand teams using specialist equipment. Brain injuries, neurological illness, dementia and intellectual disability are all examples of cognitive impairment. Previously, we have used the term 'wanderer' to describe people with cognitive impairment who go missing. However, this term does not recognise that many people with cognitive impairment travel purposefully, rather than wandering aimlessly. 📷: A breakdown of the 346 SAR incidents for people with cognitive impairment in the year ending 30 June 2024. Sourced from Link magazine, September 2024.

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Breaking News: Borno Speaker Raises Concerns Over VP Shettima's Safety Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is facing serious safety concerns after a recent incident involving his aircraft in the United States, according to Abdulkarim Lawan, Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly. During a stopover at JFK Airport in New York, a foreign object damaged the plane's cockpit windscreen, forcing Shettima to cancel his trip to the Commonwealth Summit in Samoa. Lawan claims the aging presidential jet poses a significant risk to Shettima's life and urges the Nigerian Government to provide a new aircraft. "The life of the Vice-President, and that of his crew/officials, stand at risk while using the old and faulty presidential aircraft," he stated. Key Points: - Incident Details:Foreign object damaged cockpit windscreen at JFK Airport - Impact:_Shettima's trip to Commonwealth Summit cancelled - Lawan's Demands:_New aircraft for VP Shettima, thorough investigation by U.S. authorities - Concerns:_Aging presidential jet poses risk to VP's life and crew Lawan's call for action highlights the need for urgent attention to ensure the VP's safety. Will the Nigerian Government heed his warning? #HBReport

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This strategic partnership aims to address the critical challenges facing the aviation industry by focusing on three key pillars: 1. Attracting, educating, training, and retaining the next generation of aviation professionals. 2. Promoting the empowerment of women in the aviation industry. 3. Developing education and sharing expertise through collaborative initiatives. The partnership between the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and ICAO is not just a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable and diverse future for the aviation industry in the UAE and globally; it is a call for the entire industry to unite and work towards a common goal of creating a more inclusive, innovative, and resilient aviation sector that can withstand the challenges of the future. Under the MoU, the GCAA and ICAO will collaborate on developing tailored programs, initiatives, and educational opportunities to attract and train the next generation of aviation professionals. The partnership will also support women's empowerment in aviation through collaborative initiatives aimed at creating more equitable and diverse opportunities at all levels within the sector. ICAO sincerely appreciates the foreseen collaboration with the GCAA on this key priority for global air transport, combining the two organizations' respective capabilities to nurture the next generation of aviation professionals. The GCAA's value as a strategic partner for ICAO stems from its aviation expertise and commitment to aviation excellence, innovative approaches, and dedicated focus on preparing the future aviation workforce - attributes for which ICAO has expressed its deep gratitude.

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ETSDC offers GMDSS – GOC course intended for OIC’s/ Deck Officers, Radio Operators and other personnel assigned to the radio communication functions for all types of vessels like; Passenger or Cruise ship, Cargo ship, Tanker vessels, Sailing yacht, and Offshore rigs/or drilling vessel units. A learner successfully completing this course and passing the prescribed examination should be able to operate efficiently the GMDSS equipment required to be fitted in sea areas A1, A2, A3 and A4, and to have primary responsibility for radio communications during distress, urgency, safety and routine incidents. Given the severe problems being experienced in the GMDSS as a result of the large number of false distress alerts that occur, training will also be provided in techniques to avoid the unintentional transmission of false distress alerts and the procedures to use in order to mitigate the effects of false distress alerts following unintentional transmission. This course is accredited by UAE MOEI – FMA, The Republic of Liberia and Marshall Islands. Browse our extensive range of safety training courses at www.etsdc.com #etsdc #safetytraining #safety #safetyfirst #healthandsafety #workplacesafety #safetyalways #safetyofficer #firstaidtraining #firetraining #seasurvivalcourse #seasurvival #lifeboattraining #offshoreemergencytraining #underwaterescapetraining #safetytips #constructionsafety #firesafety #staysafe #safetyculture #safetyatwork #safetymanagement #workersafety #worksafe #safetyprofessionals

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As we begin our countdown towards the ICAO Audit.

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PNG Air receives MOC certificate A Maintenance Organization Certificate (MOC) is certification that allows PNG Air’s Maintenance Repair Organization (MRO) to carry out maintenance on aircraft and aircraft components. The duration of certificate validity directly translates to the compliance level of the organization as determined by the regulator PNG CASA. It is fair to say that the length of the certificate reflects the maturity of an organization in its safety and quality standards. After being audited in September of this year by PNG CASA, PNG Air was awarded a three year MOC. There are not many operators within this class of achievement. This is positive news for the airline as this certification shows how positive change can impact a team. Resilience and commitment to focusing on the task at hand and getting the job done are traits exhibited by MRO Team PNG Air. Congratulations to the engineering management team and staff for making this possible for the company. We also recognize the close working relationship with PNG CASA and the guidance provided over the past 12 months. Overall, the airline is making great strides to fulfilling its commitment to its customers by continually improving safety and quality standards, developing the skills of our people and pivoting with global industry change to elevate our business to best practice. #peopleconnectingpeople #newhorizons #pngair #travel #aviation #visitpng #ATR #DHC8

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There was recently a strange incident with a break of cockpit access rules on a SriLankan Airlines Official flight. The facts are still under investigation but what is known so far is that the co-pilot left the cockpit for a restroom break and the captain was left alone in the cockpit. When the co-pilot wanted to come back, the captain did keep the cockpit door locked. The co-pilot could only re-enter the cockpit after the cabin crew convinced the captain over the internal communication system. Our article summarizes the known facts - you know us, no speculation - and also explains how the Airbus cockpit door system works to prevent both unauthorized access, even if the intruder know the secret code, while being safe in case of pilot incapacitation. https://lnkd.in/dE4FY8Pr

The overall goal of this course is to provide CAA inspectors with an introductory foundation of knowledge necessary to perform the certification activities associated with ensuring the safe transport of cargo by air. https://lnkd.in/e8edv7TD #ICAOTraining #Safety 🔒👷🏾

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The overall goal of this course is to provide CAA inspectors with an introductory foundation of knowledge necessary to perform the certification activities associated with ensuring the safe transport of cargo by air. https://lnkd.in/e8edv7TD #ICAOTraining #Safety 🔒👷🏾

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