Aviation Archives — Page 36 of 47

March 6, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace: No Plan To Operate UAE Flights From Port Harcourt

Air Peace on Tuesday dismissed reports that it plans to originate its flights to Sharjah and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah...

March 2, 2019 No Responses

20 Years After, South African Airways Pilot Resigns Over Fake Licence

A pilot has resigned from South African Airways (SAA) after flying for more than 20 years with a fake licence. SAA said it discovered William Chandler’s paperwork was forged after a “reportable incident” during a flight from South Africa to.....

March 1, 2019 No Responses

Qatar Airways Suspends Expansion Agenda In Africa

Citing blockade imposed on Doha by four Arab states, Qatar Airways has suspended plans to add new destinations in Africa. The National Carrier in a tweet said: “Due to the unjust blockade against Qatar, we had to suspend some planned...

February 19, 2019 No Responses

NDLEA Implores Air Peace Crew

National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has urged Air Peace crew to consider their role in exposing drug couriers as a commitment to save lives. Speaking during an eight-day training for Air Peace cabin crew members, which opened at the...

February 16, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace Sets New Record With Bayelsa Airport

West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace on Thursday increased its tally of firsts, setting a new record as the first commercial airline to fly into the newly-built Bayelsa International Airport. The airline, which is credited with many recording-setting eve...

February 15, 2019 No Responses

Airbus Scraps A380 Superjumbo Jet

European aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has pulled the plug on its struggling A380 superjumbo, which entered service just 12 years ago. Airbus said last deliveries of the world’s largest passenger aircraft, which cost about $25bn (£19.4bn) to develop, w...

January 31, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace Passengers Laud Crew Over Hoax Bomb Threat

Passengers on Wednesday commended the crew of Air Peace Flight P4 7121 for prioritising their safety and returning to the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja after receiving information that there was an explosive on board the aircraft. A statement iss...

January 28, 2019 No Responses

Boeing Completes First Flight Of Flying Car

Boeing has completed the first successful flight of its autonomous passenger air vehicle (PAV) as it looks to compete in a growing space we often call the “flying car” segment. Like so many other machines, Boeing’s PAV is a vertical...

January 15, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace Begins Port Harcourt NAF Base flights January 18

West Africa’s leading airline, Air Peace has announced plans to commence daily flights into the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base in Port Harcourt, Rivers State on January 18. A statement issued by the airline’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwar...

January 10, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace Crew Foil Alleged Attempt To Traffic 3-Day-Old Baby

Eagle-eyed Air Peace all-female crew comprising Captain Sinmisola Ajibola, Senior First Officer Onohi Agboighale, Mojoko Ewane, Taiye Abbey, Victoria Ukpiaifo and Ngozi Ezeamaka on Sunday frustrated alleged attempt by a middle-aged woman and her collaborator...

January 9, 2019 No Responses

Boeing Delivers 806 Planes In 2018

For the year 2018, Boeing Co delivered a record 806 aircraft as it overcame supplier woes, retaining the title of the world’s biggest planemaker for the seventh straight year. The company’s shares rose as much as 3.9 percent to $340.90...

January 7, 2019 No Responses

Air Peace Begins Direct Flights To Banjul

Air Peace will begin non-stop flights from Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia from Monday, January 7, 2019. In a statement issued on Sunday by Corporate Communications Manager, Chris Iwarah, the airline said it would no longer route its Lagos-Banjul flights...

December 22, 2018 No Responses

FAAN Assures Passengers Of Safety

Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured passengers and other airport users travelling during the Yuletide of adequate security. In a statement issued on Friday, General Manager, Corporation Affairs, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu explained t...

December 20, 2018 No Responses

NAHCO Gets ISAGO Recertification

The much – acclaimed excellent service delivery of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) has received further endorsement with the recertification of its operations by IATA. The new IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Registr...