Aviation Archives — Page 17 of 28

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 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 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...

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...

December 18, 2018 No Responses

NCAA Probes Air Peace Over Lagos-Enugu Incident

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the alleged depressurization of oxygen mask on one one of Air Peace Boeing 737 aircraft on the Lagos / Enugu route last Friday. In a statement, NCAA spokesperson, Sam Adu...

December 17, 2018 No Responses

Malaysia Airlines Explains ‘challenging’ Q3, To Receive 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 Aircraft In 2020

Malaysia Airlines has described third quarter of 2018 as “challenging”, reporting “stiff competition, rising fuel prices and adverse foreign exchange movements, further exacerbated by crew shortages”. Meanwhile, the Airline is to receive 10 Boeing 737 ...

December 2, 2018 No Responses

Dana Air To Acquire More Aircraft In 2019

Dana Air has concluded its recertification exercise conducted by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The airline also revealed its plan to acquire more aircraft in the coming year as part of its strategic route and fleet expansion program...

November 16, 2018 No Responses

Asaba Airport Welcomes First International Flight

Asaba was agog on Thursday as the first international flight landed at the Asaba Airport to convey the Nigeria Super Eagles to South Africa, with the Governor Ifeanyi Okowa and Captain Yahaya Pam, Pilot, Max Air, saying thatfacilities at the...