Air Peace enhances regional connectivity with Freetown, Banjul, Dakar launch

Air Peace Corporate Communications Manager, Chris Iwarah (4th left), the Director-General/Chief Executive Officer of LAS, Aeroport International Blaise Diagne, Xavier Mary (5th left), Minister in the Embassy of Nigeria, Dakar, Lot Egopija (6th left), Air Peace Brand Ambassador, Kcee (right) and others cutting cake to mark the airline’s inaugural flight to Dakar

Gulfstream G500 jet debuts in Nigeria

 

The all-new Gulfstream G500 business jet has made its debut in Nigeria, with Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation’s senior executives visiting the country recently.The launch gave current and potential customers an opportunity to experience firsthand the new aircraft’s cutting-edge technology, unparalleled comfort and superior craftsmanship. 

FAAN canvasses synergy to tackle security breach at airports

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), has called for synergy among security agencies across airports in the country to stop security breach at airports.

Information sharing, according to FAAN, is imperative to collectively tackle any security issue, adding that no security agency can work in isolation or handle security matters alone. 

RwandAir to launch Abuja, Bamako, Cape Town flights

RwandAir

National carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, RwandAir, has announced plans to launch flights from its hub in Kigali into Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital; Bamako, the Malian capital; Conakry, the capital of Guinea and Cape Town in South Africa.

Why Nigerian airlines are against SAATM – Air Peace MD

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.

Jonathan’s achievements in aviation unprecedented, Says Oduah

Stella Oduah

Former Aviation Minister, Senator Stella Oduah, has said that the achievement of the administration of former president Goodluck Jonathan in the aviation sector is unprecedented and unbeatable.

Dana Air signs interline pact with Asky to boost capacity

Dana Air

Dana Air yesterday signed an interline agreement with Asky airline to boost its capacity. The deed was part of activities planned to meet the full implementation of open-air treaty. 

RwandAir to launch Abuja, Bamako, Cape Town flights

RwandAir

National carrier of the Republic of Rwanda, RwandAir, has announced plans to launch flights from its hub in Kigali into Abuja, Nigeria’s political capital; Bamako, the Malian capital; Conakry, the capital of Guinea and Cape Town in South Africa.

Dana Air trains 27 pilots, decorates five in Lagos

PHOTO: Nigerian Flight Deck

Dana Air has decorated two captains and three first officers among 27 that were trained in 2017, as part of its effort to boost local capacity. 

The airline, at a brief ceremony held at the Murtala Muhammed Airport II (MMA2) in Lagos recently, decorated as Captain, Kalu Sylvester and Ibrahim Kazeem, while the trio of Ilesanmi Ayotunde, Afolabi Damilola and Lawal Wahab were decorated as First Officers. 

Dana Air signs interline pact with Asky to boost capacity

Dana Air

Dana Air yesterday signed an interline agreement with Asky airline to boost its capacity. The deed was part of activities planned to meet the full implementation of open-air treaty.

Air Peace launches Kano, Yola flights

Air Peace has announced plans to launch its Kano and Yola services on February 12 and 15 respectively.

The services, the airline said, will cover Lagos-Kano-Lagos; Kano-Abuja-Kano; Lagos-Yola-Lagos; and Abuja-Yola-Abuja.

mperatives of cooperation, strong carriers for open sky’

Mr Gbenga Olowo

Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), the think-tank group of the air travel sector in Nigeria, has called on regulators and operators in the industry to close ranks and evolve strong carriers to enable Nigeria benefit in the open sky dispensation.

FAAN evacuates abandoned planes, installs cameras at Lagos airport

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the evacuation of abandoned aircraft at the air-side of the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) in Lagos.