Analyst Insight

In a recent report credited to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association Air Safety Institute, it was revealed that fatal flight training accidents were cut in half between 2000 and 2019. Andrew Walton, the director of safety at Liberty University, is quoted as saying: “The good news is that flight training is getting safer.” He […]

Introduction Risk-based approach, a combination of Risk-based supervision (RBS) and risk-based capital (RBC) regulation, has been identified as an imperative to enhance insurance market development in any country including Nigeria. Thus, the need to introduce a risk-based approach (and to depart from a static and rules-based Approach to define acceptable behaviour) has been in the […]

Retail and food and beverages (F&B) commercial activities are a major source of non-aeronautical revenues at airports. When well developed at an airport, these commercial activities can contribute significantly to the revenue of an airport. They also enhance the passenger experience at an airport. This calls for airports to adapt their food and beverage offerings […]

As a Data Privacy and Protection Specialist, I have observed the delicate balance between data utility and privacy within the digital ecosystem. Our daily digital interactions, be they voice commands to a virtual assistant, fitness tracking on a smartwatch, or route optimisation on our smartphones, are underpinned by algorithms. These interactions leave behind a trail […]

A research commissioned by Amadeus, an organisation which provides technology solutions across every area of the travel industry, provides useful insights and recommended solutions for the aviation community. The report is titled “Better together: rethinking how to manage disruption in aviation.” Their study brings to the fore the fact that industry leaders are well informed […]

As a data protection expert entrenched in the digital transformation landscape, the introduction of the Digital Online Resiliency Act (DORA) strikes me as a pivotal moment for global businesses, particularly those within Africa. This legislative framework doesn’t merely represent another regulatory challenge; rather, it serves as a guiding light, urging companies towards the essential adoption […]

In the ever-expanding digital arena, where data reigns supreme, safeguarding its sanctity has become the rallying cry for organisations worldwide. Picture this: a high-stakes ballet where data pirouettes on the brink of exposure, and the spotlight falls on a pivotal performer — the Data Protection Officer (DPO). But in this riveting performance, not every misstep […]

Luis Felipe de Oliviera, the director general of ACI World, once said: “ACI World projects that global air travel will nearly return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2023, with all regions expected to reach this milestone by 2024…” Airports Council International (ACI), is a global organisation which represents the interests of airports and […]