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.

Excitement as Air Peace begins flight operations at MMA2

[FILES] Air Peace

Air Peace airlines on Wednesday delivered on its promise to commence flight services at the Murtala Muhammed Airport II (MMA2), Lagos, assuring that the extension of its operations would afford it the right atmosphere to provide exceptional flight experience. 

Experts chart path to better air travel industry in 2019

[FILES] Airplane. Photo: Maxair

Irked by the under performance of the sector in 2018, stakeholders have charted path to improved aviation industry in the New Year, placing emphasis on the imperatives of business-friendly environment.

NCAA probes Air Peace’s cabin pressure incident

Air Peace

Operator denies safety breach, near-mishap claims
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has commenced an investigation into the Air Peace airlines’ recent cabin pressure incident on one of its aircraft en route Enugu from Lagos.

UNWTO, ETC launch report on health tourism

UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololicashvili

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently launched a new report on health tourism.

Dana concludes re-certification, to acquire more air planes

PHOTO: Nigerian Flight Deck

Dana Air has concluded the re-certification exercise of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), earning a clean bill of health from the apex regulatory body. 

African airlines to lose $300m in 2019, says IATA

IATA

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a $300 million net loss for African carriers next year.According to the Geneva-based apex aviation body, this is a slight improvement from the $400 million net loss recorded by airlines in the region in this year. 

Arik restores Warri, Gombe, MMA2 operators

Arik Air has restored flight operations to Osubi Airport in Warri, Delta, and Gombe Airport in Gombe State. These operations were suspended on Monday, following threats by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), to withdraw its services from these airports, among others, over alleged N1.9 billion debt.

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.