Ibom Air launched, begins operation with three aircraft

Saraki, Governor Udom Emmanuel at the commissioning of #IbomAir. Photo/twitter/BukolaSaraki

Akwa Ibom State government has launched Ibom Air airlines, becoming the first State in Nigeria to own a commercial airline.

By the multi-million naira worth of investment, the state government aims to facilitate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, as well as enhance connectivity in the region.

Emirates plans twice-daily operations on Abuja route

Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines yesterday disclosed plans to upscale flight services to Abuja, with twice-daily flights beginning from June 1.

Air France targets new routes as PH operations wind down

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The wind down of Port Harcourt (PH) operations notwithstanding, Air France is targeting some new routes in the United States in response to interests of Nigerian customers.

Global transit passengers enjoy taste of Addis Gratis.

NCAT moves to bridge capacity, training equipment gaps

Apparently in response to emerging needs in the air travel sector, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, is taking fresh steps to boost capacity and training infrastructure within the country.Besides the order for new training aircraft, NCAT has commenced a catch-them-young initiative, reaching out to potential pilots and engineers in secondary schools.

NAHCO restrategises to sustain growth, increase value

Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 PHOTO:Wikipedia

The National Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has announced a five-year transformation plan that would help optimise its resources for sustainable growth and increased shareholders’ value.Under the plan, NAHCO said it will invest heavily on capacity building for its people, technology and automation as well as facility upgrade. 

ET extends free transit tour

Ethiopian Airlines (ET), has extended its free transit tour to global passengers. The new complimentary city tour package, organised by ET Holidays, takes transiting passengers with six to eight hours’ time in the capital, Addis Ababa, on a journey through some of the landmarks of the city.

Boeing unveils new cabin innovations for 777X

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Boeing 777

Boeing has released a sneak peek of the new cabin innovations it will include on its “largest and most efficient” twin-engine jetliner.The new generation 777X is set to be flown in testing for the first time this spring and airlines including Emirates, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines have already placed orders for the aircraft.