Med-View ‘shuts’ operations as planes go out of service

Staffers and shareholders of Med-View Airlines Plc may be in for more difficult times, as the airline has shut down flight operations.

The blackout, as observed Monday, was not unconnected with the airline’s only operating aircraft, B737-500, suddenly going out-of-service.

The development has, however, thrown some workers into panic mode as they groan over harsh realities due to an unpaid salary that varies between three months and one year.

The management of the airline told The Guardian that the “downtime” was temporary, as the technical issues were due to be resolved for operations to resume shortly.

Reps committee rallies behind Nigeria Air, flag carriers to deepen stake in AfCFTA

House of Representatives Speaker Femi Gbajabiamila

The House of Representative Committee on Aviation has rallied behind the proposed national carrier to deepen Nigeria’s stake in the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) pact.

Air travel busiest day records 17m passengers, 115,500 flights

PHOTO: VON

Last Friday August 9 was adjudged the busiest single day of 2019 for flying around the world.

More than 17 million passengers were estimated to have taken to the skies on over 115,500 flights within a single 24-hour period.

Reps to probe collapse of Enugu Airport runway

[File] Front view of the domestic wing of Akanu-Ibiam International Airport Enugu<br />PHOTO: LAWRENCE NJOKU

The House of Representatives has disclosed plans to probe the collapse of the runway at Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu that warrants its imminent closure for repairs. 

NCAA moves against fakery, to unveil licensed travel agencies

Airport. Photo credit: The Travel Magazine

• NANTA, KATA deepen regional cooperation
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has disclosed plans to publish a list of licensed travel agencies in the country as part of measures to check illegal agencies and fakery nationwide.

Pilot emerges hero as plane lands in cornfield

A Russian pilot has been hailed as a hero after he successfully crash-landed a passenger plane in a cornfield today after birds were sucked into both engines, causing them to fail.

Local operators kick as Emirates’ daily flight hits four

Emirates Airline. PHOTO: TWITTER

Local airline operators have faulted the Federal Government’s grant of additional frequency to Emirates Airlines to bring its daily flights out of Nigeria to four.

Airbus extends lead as Boeing new orders plunge 71 per cent

(FILES) In this file photo taken on March 11, 2019 The Boeing Company logo is seen on a building in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. – Boeing announced July 3, 2019it would give $100 million to communities and families affected by two crashes on its 737 MAX planes that claimed 346 lives. Describing the sum as an “initial investment” over multiple years, Boeing said it would work with local governments and non-profit organizations to provide living expenses and boost economic development in regions affected by crashes of planes operated by Ethiopian Airlines and Lion Air. (Photo by Jim WATSON / AFP)

French commercial jet manufacturer, Airbus, has stretched its lead over Boeing in aircraft deliveries, as the latter continues to be held back by the grounding of its embattled 737 Max model. 

Air travel busiest day records 17m passengers, 115,500 flights

PHOTO: VON

Last Friday August 9 was adjudged the busiest single day of 2019 for flying around the world.

More than 17 million passengers were estimated to have taken to the skies on over 115,500 flights within a single 24-hour period.