Ethiopian Airlines Enterprise, East Africa’s biggest carrier by revenue, has again admitted it is in talks with Nigeria over plans to help set up national airlines in Nigeria and three other countries to expand its operations on the continent. This move is certainly going to elicit reactions
Aviation
The Assistant General Secretary of National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Comrade Olayinka Abioye has said that increasing the number of pilots in the cockpit of aircraft is not the solution to the Germanwings experience. Recalled that a co- pilot of the Germanwings aircraft alleged locked out his pilot when he went to use […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA may soon lift the suspension of Air Operators Certificate AOC following the gradual rectification of all the problems associated with the suspension. Discovery Airlines’ AOC was suspended from operations four months ago following what NCAA called technical and safety issues associated with the airline but it was gathered
Chief Executive Officer of SAHCOL, Mr Oluropo Owolabi has been awarded as a Fellow of the African Institute of Enterprise Development and Management and certified as a Certified Professional Enterprise Manager. According to the General Manager, Corporate Communications, Mr Basil Agboarumi, the award was given in recognition of Owolabi’s contribution to the Nigerian
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on Wednesday urged the President-elect, retired Maj.-Gen. MuhammaduBuhari, to look into the areas of creating jobs for Nigerian youths in the industry. Mr Nogie Meggison, the Executive Chairman of AON, made the plea in an interview with newsmen in Lagos. Meggison also advised the incoming administration to […]
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), is boosting its manpower capacity with the graduation of 12 cadet of Air Traffic Controllers by the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, on Basic Aerodrome and Approach Control Course as well as Flight Training. The ATC Cadets who began the training early last year will commence on-the-job […]
In response to the Germanwings Airbus A320 crash, airlines around the world have commenced moves to implement a policy requiring two crew members to be in the cockpit at all times during flights. The implementation of the new policy is coming on the heels of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) adoption of the policy, Germanwings […]
The Federal Government has been advised to pay more attention to business aviation in the country if it really wants the sector to growth to its full potentials. The Chief Executive Officer, CEO, Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo said this in Lagos in an interview with aviation correspondents . According to Boyo, business aviation was […]
DANA Air has commenced putting together its aircraft manuals and other operational requirements to scale through the International Operations Safety Audit (IOSA), carried out by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) , its accountable manager Mr Obi Mbanuzuo has disclosed . Mbanuzuo said the airline is set to achieve the safety certification before the end […]
The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, NAHCO, Plc said it is still consulting with clearing agents and other necessary stakeholders in the country’s aviation industry on the possible upward review of its tariff. The spokesman for the ground handling company, Mr. Tayo Ajakaye in an interview with our correspondent in the headquarters of the company at […]
Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced on Tuesday that Arik Air of Lagos, Nigeria has placed the first dual-class CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft configured with three-abreast business- class seating into service in West Africa. The statement disclosed that Arik Air will use the CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft to increase network service on its most popular business routes in West
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced investigations into the fire incident that caused a stir among travelers and others at the “E” arrival wing of the International terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos at about 1.13pm Wednesday. The smoke was quickly traced to some offices at the E wing on […]
Norwegian Air Shuttle says in wake of Germanwings crash it is speeding up changes to ensure 2 flight crewmembers are always on flight deck. Easyjet today follows suit and says two crew members are required on all Easyjet flights. This was echoed by Thomas Cook Airlines. Thomas Cook airlines announced this change today after the […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Monday, said the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja would soon be certified by the authority. The authority’s Director General, Capt. Muhktar Usman, said this during a media chat with aviation correspondents in Lagos. Usman pointed out that safety and
The chief commercial officer of Africa World Airlines (AWA) Ms. Tosan Katherine-Lois Woode, in this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO offers an appraisal of the performance, challenges and short-comings of the continent’s aviation sector from an operator’s perspective. You have worked in the airline sub-sector for 11 years. Why do you think African airlines have
Heathrow has announced a new package of commitments deliverable with expansion, designed to connect the UK’s nations and regions to growth markets around the world. Taken together they have the potential to deliver billions of pounds worth of trade and investment opportunities, reversing a lost decade of connectivity which has seen regional connections to long-haul […]
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has entered into a co-branding partnership with one of the world’s largest low-cost carriers, Air Asia in which the airline brand will see one of its aircraft with the logo of 2015 Discover Thainess campaign, as well as introduce a series of promotional airfares throughout the year. Air Asia […]
Korean Air, the flag carrier of South Korea, has announced a new codeshare agreement with Aerolíneas Argentinas on the Seoul – New York – Buenos Aires and Seoul – São Paulo – Buenos Aires routes. The new codeshare on the route via New York will commence on 25th March 2015 and the route via São […]
1 Director General , Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC) Chief . Dr. (Mrs.) Sally Mbanefo assisting the Airport Manager, Mr Mohammed Muktar to cut the tape during the commissioning of the NTDC stand recently held at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja while others look on. 2 Left-Right; Director General , Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation
Brussels Airlines returns to Washington DC Brussels Airlines has commenced a determined marketing and sales drive to support their return to Washington DC, which will, come March 29, again be served five times a week. The airline’s four East African destinations Entebbe, Kigali, Bujumbura, and Nairobi will all see special offers being launched as of […]
