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an audit programme known as IATA safe handling of a broad range of cargo, IMPROVING AVIATION
Standard Audit for Ground Operations including perishables, pharmaceuticals, IN AFRICA
(ISAGO). If all GHAs genuinely operate dangerous goods, live animals, aircraft Demand for air transportation in
at the ISAGO level, the quality of service engines and vehicles,” said Tom Alwyn- Africa is likely to rise further, owing
will be greatly improved.” Jones, Managing Director, dnata Zanzibar. to the continent's rising economic
The ground handling industry in Mejstrikova noted how complicated prosperity, increased commerce, and
Africa is anticipated to grow significantly ground operations are, and how delays are more cargo connectivity.
as a result of the projected demand for the bane of every turnaround coordinator's Infrastructure limits, high prices, a lack
air transport, consequently improving existence. However, with developments of connection, regulatory barriers, slow
intra-African and worldwide commerce in technology and communication, it is adoption of global standards, and talent
and trade. Mejstrikova believes that possible to eliminate delays and make shortages all have an impact on the growth
the ground-handling business has operations safer and more efficient. of the aviation sector in Africa For the
a considerable chance to embrace “For instance, autonomous mobile year 2020-2022, the continent's airlines
digitalisation and automation. robots (AMRs) can relieve people from lost a total of $3.5 billion. Furthermore,
“Consistent investment in performing physically challenging IATA anticipates additional losses of $213
infrastructure, equipment and tasks, like moving luggage into a flight million in 2023.
technologies is essential to remain container or onto a baggage cart. And Focus Africa is set to increase
competitive and resilient in today’s AI can analyse ground operations data efforts and activities in six important
rapidly changing environment. dnata is and instantly alert crew members to take areas to allow concrete and lasting
investing in a state-of-the-art facility to necessary action making processes more improvement in response to African
offer cargo services at Zanzibar’s Abeid efficient,” said Mejstrikova. aviation's critical concerns, such as
Amani Karume International Airport By creating new job opportunities and promoting the development of efficient,
(ZNZ), which is scheduled for completion career routes, revolutionising the industry secure, and cost-effective aviation
in 2024, will comply with the highest with automation and new technologies may infrastructure, improve operational
industry standards ensuring efficient and attract a new wave of talent. safety by implementing a data-driven,

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