Category: Aviation

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is preparing to set up “in the coming days” a new national aviation company called “Air Congo”, according to DRC’s Ministry of Transport.  The new airline “will have to be born in the...

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), has indicated interest to bid in the ongoing concession of four major airport terminals by the Federal Government.  The Chairman of BASL, Dr Wale Ba...

The West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has been recognised with the Distinguished Safety Performance Award by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN).  The Spokesperson of the airline, Mr Stanley Olisa disclosed this in a sta...

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano is seeking approval of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to open the state’s cargo and passengers Airport for operations on October 21, 2021..  Obiano disclosed this at a news conference after a tour of...

India’s loss-making national carrier, Air India has been sold to the Tata group, the country’s largest conglomerate.  The government has sold the airline to the company, which was the highest bidder at nearly $2.4bn (£1.7bn).   &nbs...

Aero Contractors has taken delivery of two Airbus 320 aircraft from Heston airline based in Lithuania.  In a statement on Thursday, Managing Director of the airline, Capt. Abdullahi Mahmood,  explained that the two aircraft arrived Abuja on Thur...

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment towards advancing airports facilities to enhance safety and efficient carriage of the passengers.  Capt. Rabiu Yadudu, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) made this known at ...

Qatar Airways has been announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ in the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax’s World Airline Awards.  This is in recognition of the airline’s innovation, excellence, resilience during the pandemic a...

The management of Air Peace has described information contained in a trending video “portraying Air Peace in bad light“ as false.  In a statement titled: “TRENDING VIDEO: AIR PEACE DID NOT ARREST ANY PASSENGER“, Air Peace said: “We have noticed....

AllianceJet, part of the Alliance Aviation Group of companies and an approved AOC operator with a home base in Malta, has appointed business aviation veteran Hervé Laitat as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).  Hervé brings 20 years of experienc...

In a demonstration of its commitment to proffer innovative solutions and drive a new phase of growth in the aviation value chain in Nigeria and Africa, CopterJet International has announced the maiden edition of its ‘Aviation Stakeholders Forum’. &nbs...

AIR PEACE on Thursday received the fourth of its initial 13 E195-E2 aircraft ordered from aircraft manufacturing giant, Embraer.  Meanwhile, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) has commended the airline for its acquisition of brand new aircraft a...