KLM bankrolls V-shape plane experiment

Dutch airline KLM are funding a pioneering aeronautical project which could see the shape and layout of commercial aeroplanes changed forever.

The stunning ‘Flying-V’ design has the same wingspan as existing planes and is able to carry up to 314 passengers.

FAAN rallies airlines, operators to improved airport infrastructure plan

Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has entered into a partnership with the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and Airline Operating Committee (AOC) towards improving services at airports nationwide.

Air Peace faults AIB on unreported incidents’ claim

Air Peace

Air Peace has disagreed with the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), over allegations of unreported incidents and accidents by the airline, describing it as a misrepresentation of facts.

Sirika commissions Maiduguri airport terminal building

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has commissioned the rehabilitated terminal building of the Maiduguri International Airport for commercial operations.

The minister, who commissioned the project yesterday in Maiduguri, said the completion of the project was a fulfilment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to complete all ongoing projects across nation’s airports.

Meanwhile, during the minister’s visit to the palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Elkanemi, the monarch requested for the upgrade of the airport to be able to accommodate hajj operation.

Row over allocation of 35% hajj traffic to Saudi airline

Hajj

The recent allocation of 35 per cent hajj passenger traffic to Saudi Arabian airlines, Flynas, by the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has again sparked row in the local air travel industry.

Bid to concession Asaba Airport opens

Asaba Airport

The bid to concession the Asaba International Airport has opened with two consortia, FIDMA/MA and AIMS becoming the favourite bidders.

Bristow deepens operations, acquires five aircraft

Asaba Airport

The bid to concession the Asaba International Airport has opened with two consortia, FIDMA/MA and AIMS becoming the favourite bidders.