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Nigeria Air: Stakeholders kick against choice of Ethiopian Airlines as strategic investor

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2022 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Some stakeholders in the aviation industry have continued to vehemently kick against the choice of Ethiopian Airlines as strategic investor to the yet to be launched National Carrier, Nigeria Air. At a webinar organised by Avaero Capitals Partners with the theme: Nigeria

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Covid-19: Ethiopian Airlines delivers medical supplies to Nigeria

Ihesiulo Grace 25 March 2020 0

In addition to the provision that has been made by the Federal Government for use in the prevention and treatment of the COVID19, more medical supplies as donations have been brought in Tuesday by an Ethiopian Airlines Freighter. The aircraft landed today at Lagos Airport International Airport by 3.20 PM to deliver Medical Supplies From the […]

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NAHCO retrieves Ethiopian Airlines handling deal

Ihesiulo Grace 5 March 2020 0

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc has taken back the ground handling operations of Ethiopian Airlines Cargo and Mail Services, which was formerly handled by Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL). The development is based on the provisions of the Standard Ground Agreement Service (SGHA) signed on 1st October 2018 between NAHCO PLC and Ethiopian […]

Aviation

Africa looks up to Nigeria for national airline, ex Ethiopian airlines GCEO

Ihesiulo Grace 6 February 2020 0

Board member and a former Group Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines, Ato Girma Wake said the whole of Africa is looking at Nigeria for the setting up of her national carrier, hinting that the airline would help to retain market share for African routes dominated by foreign airlines. The airline chief, however, stated that […]

Aviation Business

AFRAA wants govt to develop policy for airlines ownership

Ihesiulo Grace 11 October 2019 0

African Airlines Association (AFRAA), has called on African governments to develop a policy that would enable their airlines to own airports in their countries or vice versa in order to reduce losses. Director of Government, Legal and Industry Affairs, AFRAA, Mr Aaron Munetsi, canvassed this position on the side-lines of a recently concluded African Travel […]

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Wike in Addis Ababa to finalise permanent flights by Ethiopian Airlines from Port Harcourt

Ihesiulo Grace 9 October 2019 0

Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike is in Ethiopia on the invitation of the management of Ethiopian Airlines to conclude talks on the operation of  permanent international flights by the leading African Airlines from the Port Harcourt International Airport . At  present, Ethiopian Airlines is operating temporary international flights from the Port Harcourt

Aviation Business

We’ve more to offer on destinations – GM Ethiopian Airlines

Ihesiulo Grace 4 October 2019 0

The General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria, Mrs Firiehiwot Mekonnen has said that Ethiopia has a lot to offer in terms of tourism destinations. Speaking in an interview with the newsmen at the recently concluded Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, Mrs Mekonnen said the airline participated in the fair to showcase what Ethiopia […]

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Ethiopian Airlines flies into PHIA

Ihesiulo Grace 6 September 2019 0

Ethiopian Airlines has commenced international operations into the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) instead of Enugu (ENU) as the airport is undergoing renovation and temporarily closed. Chief Operating Officer, COO, Mr Mesfin Tasew said Ethiopian Airlines was dedicated to serve the South East region, hence it shifted the Enugu flight to Port Harcourt airport.

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Ethiopian Airlines generate S80m annually from MROs

Ihesiulo Grace 2 September 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Ethiopian Airlines, say it generates around 80 million US dollars annually from its Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, MRO facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Speaking with newsmen in Lagos over the weekend, the Chief Operating Officer, COO, Mr. Mesfin Tasew said the Ethiopian Airlines MRO which was closer to African airlines had enabled them […]

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Boeing may have to rebrand MAX, says Al Baker

Ihesiulo Grace 25 June 2019 0

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Boeing may have to rebrand the 737 MAX in the light of its two fatal crashes and possible passenger resistance to flying on the type when it is restored to commercial service, Qatar Airways Group CEO Akbar Al Baker believes. Speaking at a roundtable on the sidelines of the Paris Air Show, Al […]

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Ethiopian Airlines link Lagos, Jo’burg via Libreville, Doula

Ihesiulo Grace 10 June 2019

Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The General Manager of Ethiopian Airlines in Nigeria Mrs Firihiewot Mekonnen has announced that starting from the 15th of June 2019 Ethiopian Airlines will start Flights to Johannesburg from Lagos via Lome. The flights will operate daily from Lagos via Lome. Meanwhile as the African Football Nations Cup is about to begin and […]