Aviation Business Archives — Page 3 of 6

April 1, 2022 No Responses

FG Defends Position As Airline Operators Threaten Litigation Over Multiple Entries For Foreign Airlines

Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has threatened to sue the Federal Government over continued multiple entries granted to foreign airlines into various international airports in the country. Meanwhile, the Federal Government has defended the multiple entry points it granted to foreign...

April 1, 2022 No Responses

Etihad Cargo Attains iQ Recertification For Global Network

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, has successfully renewed its Cargo iQ certification in accordance with Cargo iQ Standards for quality management. A statement explained that following a rigorous audit on the UAE national....

March 25, 2022 No Responses

Ethiopian Airlines Appoints Mesfin Tasew As Group CEO

The Board of Management of Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced the appointment of Mr. Mesfin Tasew Bekele, as Chief Executive Officer of Ethiopian Airlines Group, effective March 23, 2022. A statement explained that Mr Mesfin has been a successor to...

March 24, 2022 No Responses

Dana Air Introduces Roving Agents, Exclusive Deals For Miles Club Members

With a view to ease Passenger facilitation and check-in processes, Dana Air has added yet another customer-centric solution called Roving Check-in Agents. A statement explained that the development will supplement the self-check-in kiosk at the airp...

March 13, 2022 No Responses

Air Peace Debuts In Niger Republic

Air Peace has commenced flight operations into Niamey, the capital of Niger Republic. The inaugural flight was operated on March 11, 2022, with one of the airline’s Embraer 145 jets, from its subsidiary- Air Peace Hopper. The leader of the...

December 5, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Begins Flights To Anambra Airport Dec 7

Following the recent approval of the Anambra International Cargo and Passenger Airport by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, Air Peace, has announced the commencement of scheduled flights into the airport as from Tuesday, December 7, 2021....

December 4, 2021 No Responses

NAHCO Handles United Airline’s Flight

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc, Tuesday welcomed the United States-based United Airlines back to Lagos, Nigeria with its exceptional handling. The Airline, flight UA612 touched down at about 11:10 am at the Murtala Mohammed Internat...

November 27, 2021 No Responses

Air Peace Boosts Operations with 2 New Airbus 320 Aircraft

West and Central Africa’s largest carrier, Air Peace, has taken delivery of two Airbus 320s to boost its domestic and regional operations, especially as Yuletide approaches. The two 162-seater aircraft, with 12 Business Class seats and 150 Economy seats each...

November 20, 2021 No Responses

CMA CGM, Airbus Seal Four Aircraft Deal

Shipping and logistics firm, CMA CGM Group, and Airbus have signed a binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of four A350F freighter aircraft. According to Airbus, the order, which is subject to finalisation in the com...

October 9, 2021 No Responses

Tata Acquires Air India With$2.4b

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...

October 1, 2021 No Responses

FG To Boost Airports Facilities

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 ...

September 30, 2021 No Responses

Qatar Airways Wins ‘Airline of the Year’ Award

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...

September 28, 2021 No Responses

AllianceJet Appoints Hervé Laitat As CEO

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...

September 27, 2021 No Responses

Aviation Stakeholders To Address Challenges, Opportunities At CopterJet Forum In Lagos

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...