The Libyan Transportation Ministry noted that “more than 20 international companies are participating in activities of the Libya International Aviation Forum and Exhibition, which will run from 6 to 8 November at the Corinthia Bab Africa Hotel, in Tripoli.”
Companies from Denmark, America, South Africa, a Libyan-Maltese joint company, and an Algerian company are present at the event.
The General Manager of Hormuz Tours and Events Tourism Company told the Sada Economic newspaper, “The Forum aims to exchange experiences and ideas and attract international companies to advance the aviation sector, and develop the infrastructure in Libya.”
Pilots from Libya and other countries are gathering to “provide an appropriate practical environment for all those interested in advancing the field of civil aviation in Libya.” They will discuss ways to “create investment opportunities and encourage investment in the aviation field.”
He added that the Forum also targets airlines, air freight companies, aviation consulting companies, specialized training centers and institutes, flying ambulance, oil aviation, agricultural aviation, police aviation, and firefighting.
Air, and aircraft maintenance companies, private aviation, air navigation service providers, vertical flight experts, and civil aviation experts are also participating in the exhibition.
“It targets everything related to the aviation sector, with advisory and technical support from Libya’s Civil Aviation Authority and the Airports Authority,” he concluded.
In March 2011, the United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 1973, establishing a ban on all Libyan airspace in order to protect civilians during the uprising that toppled Moammar Gaddafi’s government, according to Xinhua.
In April 2022, the European Union announced that it will continue to prevent Libyan planes from entering its airspace. This decision was made due to fears that the Libyan authorities will not be able to guarantee the safety of planes, and the continuing clashes between the warring parties.
The European safety list of banned airlines included Afriqiyah Airways, Libyan Airlines, Buraq Air, Ghadames Air Transport, Global Aviation, and Service Group, Air Libya, and Petro Air.
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