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
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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 […]
Chairman of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCo Aviance), Mallam Suleiman Yahyah, has commended the Customs Area Commander (CAC) at the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA), Lagos Command, Mr. Folorunso Adegoke, for the command’s efforts at providing the enabling environment for increase in cargo revenues. Yahyah, who gave the
Turkish Airlines’ 25th flight destination in Southern Europe With existing services to the capital Lisbon, “The Best Airline of Europe”* for the fourth consecutive year, Turkish Airlines added flights to Porto as its 2nd destination in Portugal. Beginning from April 30th 2015, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and Porto will be operated 4 times per week […]
New strikes expected on Lufthansa starting Wednesday The German national carrier and founding member of the Star Alliance is in trouble again. Lufthansa’s brand image for a reliable as an on time airline may be history for some time to come. Lufthansa said the planned strike was unnecessary and out of proportion, especially as more […]
Boeing Co. has recently announced that high-density packages of lithium batteries present fire risks and should not be carried on passenger planes until safer methods for their transport have been established. This adds another call to the increasing clamour to stop bulk shipments of lithium-ion batteries on passenger planes. Reuters recently quoted a Boeing
The Director General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Captain Usman Muhtar, has advised various unions in the aviation industry to always settle their differences amicably to achieve a harmonious working environment. Speaking while playing host to members of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association, ATSSSAN, Muhtar noted that strife among
The Minister of Aviation, Chief Osita Chidoka, has approved the reports of the committee on Aviation Revenue Automation Project (ARAP) to automate all aviation agencies revenue collection at airports. Chidoka made the approval when the ARAP committee presented its findings and recommendations to the minister in Lagos. He said the ministry has thereby approved a […]
