How African governments can deliver aviation benefits – IATA boss

IATA’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alexandre de Juniac

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged governments in Africa to maximise the positive social and economic power of aviation by working together to promote safe, sustainable and efficient air connectivity.

 

Emirates, Uber expand pact

Uber

Emirates has expanded its exclusive global partnership with Uber, based on outstanding customer feedback for an end-to-end travel experience.

ET acquires 8th B777 cargo plane

Ethiopian Airline

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services has taken delivery of its 8th Boeing 777 freighter aircraft to deepen operations and enhance its critical role in providing global standard supply chain management in facilitating import and export economies of African countries.

TAL gets AOC for commercial operations

Tropical Arctic Logistics Limited (TAL) helicopter

Tropical Arctic Logistics Limited (TAL), an operator in the fixed and rotary wing sub-sector of the aviation industry, has secured Air Operating Certificate (AOC) from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), in preparation for full commercial operations.

Politics stalls Air Peace’s London, Houston, Dubai operations

Air Peace

Air Peace airlines has blamed aviation politics for the delay in starting its long-haul flights to London, Guangzhou, Houston, Mumbai, Johannesburg, Dubai, and Sharjah.

SAHCO rallies support to deepen ground handling services

 

Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has urged the Federal Government to support aviation ground handlers to deepen their operations for better revenue for the economy.

Stakeholders okay firearms for aviation security

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) has rallied behind the Federal Government’s plan to arm Aviation Security (AVSEC) officials at airports nationwide.

NASENI, Belgian firm to produce helicopters locally

Increase in fuel, food prices weakens inflation recovery pace

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Legal practitioners hopeful of Buhari’s assent to PIGB

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Fidelity restates commitment to development of businesses

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The Federal Government’s plan to produce helicopters locally have received a boost with the expression of interest by a Belgian firm, Dynali Manufacturing Helicopters Company.

Airlines face extinction over underpricing, low-income drive

Airplane

Current underpricing of fares could make local routes some of the cheapest in the world with the affected airlines having one of the least chances of survival.

More Nigeria Airways’ ex-workers get five-year salary arrears

Nigeria Airways

• Urge FG on N22.68 billion balance
No fewer than 2000 ex-workers of the defunct Nigeria Airways Limited have, as at yesterday, received confirmation of Federal Government’s payment of their salary arrears covering about five years and 30 per cent pay rise.

Emirates launches fly better campaign

Emirates Airlines yesterday launched the “fly better” campaign to showcase the airline’s in-flight entertainment system and its diverse offering.

SAHCOL’s homegrown bowser to boost ground handling service

SAHCOL

The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has locally built ground support equipment from the scratch, to boost aviation ground handling services.