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Monday, July 31, 2017

Etihad deploys Boeing 787 Dreamliner into operations


Etihad

Etihad Airways has introduced the Boeing 787-9 on its scheduled daily service from Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), to Beirut, Lebanon.

The new 787 Dreamliner service replaces the Airbus A321 aircraft previously operating the airline’s EY535/EY538 flights to and from the Lebanese capital.

AIB revives N2.09b worth of abandoned flight safety equipment


Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja

• Blames pending accident reports on paucity of fund
Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has revived the N2.09 billion ($5.8 million) worth of Flight Safety Laboratory equipment erstwhile abandoned at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja.

Airlines, NTDC mull special travel packages to drive tourism


Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Captain Nogie Meggison

Leisure travellers and tourists in the country may be in for special packages in a strategic partnership currently being worked out between airlines and the Nigerian Tourism Development Corporation (NTDC).

Dana Air introduces promo tickets on Owerri route

Communications Manager of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa

Dana Air has introduced a ‘buy two, get one free’ promo for passengers on its Lagos–Owerri- Lagos route. 

The promo is part of the benefits availed by the Imo Air initiative to drive traffic on the route.
Launched in January this year, Imo Air is a 10-year operations partnership between Dana Air and the Imo State government, as part of efforts to diversify the economy, increase commercial activities, create employment and boost tourism in the state. 

Ethiopian Airlines opens Bahrain route


Ethiopian Airlines

Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is set to start services to Bahrain effective August 17, 2017 with the latest B737-800 New Generation with Sky Interior.

Bahrain, a nation comprising more than 30 islands in the Persian Gulf has been at the center of major trade routes since olden days with growing economy over the past decade.

RwandAir connects Kigali-London, Brussels


As part of its routes expansion programme, East African carrier, RwandAir has commenced flights between Kigali, the airline’s hub and London Gatwick, in the United Kingdom.

Besides London, the airline has also commenced flights between Brussels, the Belgian capital and Kigali.

Monday, July 24, 2017

Lufthansa airlifts 60 million passengers in six months


Lufthansa



Airlines of the Lufthansa Group has welcomed onboard around 60 million passengers in the first half of 2017, being 17.2 per cent more than the first half of previous year.

Overall, the German largest airlines carried more passengers than ever before in the first half of 2017. The seat load factor has reached a historical peak of 79 per cent. The figure was 2.7 percentage points higher than the previous year.

Delta Airlines announces N666b Q2 profit


Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the June quarter 2017, pooling N666 billion ($1.85 billion) in adjusted pre-tax income for the period.The profit, according to the American airlines was a N61.9 billion ($172 million) increase from the June 2016 quarter, primarily driven by higher revenue.



Delta recorded a June quarter 2017 adjusted operating margin of 18.4 per cent. Delta delivered these results despite a N45 billion ($125 million) negative impact from the operational disruption following severe storms in Atlanta in early April.

Anonymous Nigerians own, operate 200 private jets locally

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority

• Over 120 registered in Europe, others
• Experts warn of security risks
A plan by the Federal Government to go after wealthy tax defaulters is faced with some hurdles in the aviation sector as most private jets in the country could hardly be traced to individuals using them.

Six airlines risk collapse over bad policies, multiple taxation

Managing Director of Air Peace airlines, Allen Onyema, gave the verdict yesterday, saying the current “harsh environment” fueled by bad policies, bureaucracy and multiple taxation have put the airlines more at dire straits with six unable to meet obligation.
Aero Contractors signs revival pact
Barring a quick intervention by the Federal Government and other authorities concerned, at least six out of the eight operating airlines may cease to exist in the next 12 months.

Passenger demand traffic rises by 11.7% in Africa, others

IATA has announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand rose by 7.7 per cent compared to the same month in 2016.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced global passenger traffic results for May showing that demand rose by 7.7 per cent compared to the same month in 2016.

US lifts laptop ban for Etihad flights

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The United States has lifted a ban on passengers taking laptops and tablet computers on Etihad Airways flights from its base in the Emirate capital Abu Dhabi, authorities said Sunday.

Etihad Airways increases frequency to Nigeria, Egypt

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Etihad Airways is adding year-round flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and both Cairo and Lagos later this year to cater to growing demand to and from the United Arab Emirates.
A new Saturday flight to Nigeria’s commercial capital of Lagos, beginning December 2, 2017, adds to the weekend travel option, increasing frequency from four to five services each week, and offering greater flexibility and convenience to local travellers.

Traffic controllers seek mandatory, prompt remittance of dues

The stakeholders, under the aegis of Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), said regular remittance and revenue are crucial to effective maintenance of airport facilities and survival of the industry.
•NAMA trains AIS cadets in Lagos, Kano
Air traffic controllers have urged the Federal Government to mandate the prompt payment of dues and levies from operators in the aviation sector.
The stakeholders, under the aegis of Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA), said regular remittance and revenue are crucial to effective maintenance of airport facilities and survival of the industry.

NIMET faults calls for creation of climate change agency

Prof Sani Abubakar Mashi
The Director General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET), Prof. Sani Abubakar Mashi, has faulted calls for the creation of a separate and parallel Climate Change Agency (CCA), saying the establishment of such body would amount to a duplication of functions already being carried out by NIMET.

AIB revives N2.09b worth of abandoned flight safety equipment

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja


• Blames pending accident reports on paucity of fund
Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has revived the N2.09 billion ($5.8 million) worth of Flight Safety Laboratory equipment erstwhile abandoned at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja.

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

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Arik reorganises operations for customer satisfaction



• Reopens Abuja-Accra route
Recovery efforts in operations and efficient services at Arik Air received a boost recently with the launch of a new unit to cater for customers and ensure satisfaction nationwide.

AIB trains police officers in accident investigation

Second in Command, Special Investigation Bureau, Airport Police Command, Olatunji Olayinka (left); Director of Engineering, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Hashim Wali; Director/CEO Aeroavsec, Capt. Bello Ocheja; Commissioner/CEO AIB, Akin Olateru; Head Aviation Security, AIB, Olumide Osineye, during the Aviation Security Training for Airport Command Policemen at AIB Safety House, Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has trained men of the Nigerian police to effectively secure aircraft accident sites and ensure that evidence are not tampered with.The police officers, 20 in number, constitute the first batch of the training programme. They were drawn from the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) and Special Protection Unit, Lagos commands. Second batch of the training is scheduled for Abuja next week. 

Med-view opens Lagos-Ilorin route

Medview Airline

Medview Airline will on July 10, 2017 commence flight operations to Ilorin, the Kwara capital.The airline said it will operate three flights a week, which are scheduled to link Ilorin with Abuja and Lagos.

Airline mulls ‘standing-only’ flights to boost sales

The future of travel? Industry insiders test the idea of standing seats at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Long Beach, California

As one of the world’s most competitive industries, airlines are constantly looking for ways to maximise revenue. But, while most carriers charge for extra leg room or entice people with a premium upgrade, one has devised a rather unconventional approach to boosting sales. 

South American carrier, VivaColombia has mooted the suggestion of standing-only flights, this week – in favour of so-called vertical seating.Although, it may not sound the most comfortable experience, it could be an ideal solution for those looking to travel short-haul on a budget. Not least because increased passenger numbers would push down ticket fares.

Not that the cabin wouldn’t be structured into aisles, of course. Traditional rows would merely be replaced by ‘saddle’ seats, which offer a bar stool-inspired perch and a back rest.

Also, passengers would also still wear a seat belt which would go over their shoulder in a similar style to the jump seats used by cabin crew during take-off and landing.The quirky idea was first mooted by Airbus in 2003, while Ireland’s low-cost carrier, Ryanair, tried to implement the idea in 2010.

They conducted a poll of 120,000 people, which found that 80,000 of them would consider the seats if they were free, while 42 per cent said they would use them if the fare was half that of a traditional ticket.

However, the plans drew criticism from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), who raised doubts over whether they would pass safety tests. To this day they’ve never been approved by any aviation authority in the world.But, undeterred and keen to push the envelope, the leftfield idea is now being pushed by VivaColombia’s founder and CEO, William Shaw.

Regulators probe stowaway on Med-View Lagos-London flight



Regulatory authorities in the aviation sector have commenced investigation of another stowaway on Med-View Airlines’ Lagos-London flight.The stowaway, Emmanuel Ugochukwu, hid in the front wheel of the commercial flight, travelling unnoticed from Lagos to London and back to Lagos last weekend. It was, however, a mystery that Ugochukwu was recovered alive and well too, after over 12 hours in the air.

Arik Air inaugurates Ambassadors’ unit, to enhance customer relationship

Speaking at the ceremony, Capt. Murat Ozcan, Vice President, Ground Operations, Arik Air, said the idea originated from the airline’s commitment to continually improve on its customer services.

Arik Air on Monday brightened the relationship between it, its customers and other airport users with the inauguration of an Ambassadors’ Unit.The News Agency of Nigeria, (NAN) reports that the inauguration took place at Arik Air’s counter at the General Aviation Terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos.

Monday, July 3, 2017

Aero Contractors plane ‘develops fault’ at takeoff


 
Tens of passengers were temporarily stranded at the Murtala Muhammad International Airport Terminal 2 in Lagos Friday morning after the Aero Contractor aircraft in which they were to fly to Abuja ‘developed faults’.

Lufthansa wins award


Lufthansa CEO, Carsten Spohr, receiving Skytrax award at the Paris Air Show recently held at Le Bourget, Paris, France.


Lufthansa has been voted the best airline in Europe at the Paris Air Show recently held at Le Bourget, Paris, France. The market research institute, Skytrax, which specialises in aviation, surveyed around 18 million passengers from over 160 countries worldwide.

MMA extends fly and win promo


Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The fly and win promo introduced as part of activities to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) has been extended and will now close on Thursday, July 20, 2017.

The organisers confirmed that the final draw date is now Friday, July 21 when the star prize, a Kia Rio saloon car and other consolation prizes will be won.

NCAA warns telecoms operators, others over high structures

NCAA, Sam Adurogboye

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned all operators of telecoms operators, owners of landing facilities and general public over mounting of high structures without the right approval.

The apex regulatory body of air travel in the country said all stakeholders must obtain Aviation Height Clearance (AHC), Permits and Licences before erecting high rise structures.

IATA hinges economic growth on viable air transport sector

Albakri


Industry supports 490,000 jobs, contributes $12b to GDP in S’Africa
International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reiterated that air travel sectors in Africa, Nigeria and South Africa especially, are capable of transforming local economy.

IATA, the clearing house for over 260 airlines around the world, said besides massive job creation, the industry is capable of contributing significantly to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), where its potentials are maximised.

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