ON OCTOBER 4, 20197:49 AVIATION, NEWSBY DAVID O The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation is pushing for a review of all aviation agreements between the country and foreign airlines, and possible blockage of some from the country’s airspace. House of Representatives The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, at […]
by Tom Boon October 3, 2019 As we see airports around the world introducing new and exciting technologies, Frankfurt Airport has added something to the mix. The airport, which is the aviation capital of Germany, has tried new, self sufficient robots Like something out of a futuristic movie, Frankfurt Airport has […]
Airlines are aiming to narrow the gender imbalance in the air travel sector, with a new target of at least one in every four related-jobs to be occupied by women-folks by 2025. With half of the world made up of women, the airlines, under the aegis of the International Air Transport […]
02 October, 2019 BY: Firdaus Hashim Singapore Oneworld carriers Malaysia Airlines and British Airways have signed a code sharing agreement which takes effect today. The Malaysian carrier will codeshare on BA-operated flights from London Heathrow to Aberdeen, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Newcastle. Subject to regulatory approval, the codeshare will be […]
Filed on October 1, 2019 Sheikh Mohammed announced it during Dubai Culture and Arts Authority meeting. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced a special long-term visa for artistes on Tuesday. A new long-term visa for cultural purposes for […]
As Beijing’s new, multibillion-dollar airport opened with great fanfare last Wednesday, a piece of China’s history quietly closed its doors on the other side of the city. The country’s very first airport, Nanyuan Airport, shut its doors for good on September 25, the same date that Beijing’s new $11.5 billion Daxing […]
Published on September 29, 2019By Hannah Oni Lagos Experts in the aviation industry have called on African governments and stakeholders to upgrade airports in order to boost tourism as well as create jobs in the country. Speaking at a panel discussion at the African Travel Market in Lagos, Director of Government, […]
Published on September 29, 2019 By Agency Report The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the rehabilitation of the runway at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, General Manager, Corporate Affairs, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), confirmed the development to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) […]
September 29, 2019 By ANTHONY AWUNOR Lagos The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has banned the carriage of MacBook PRO Laptop in all flights. The Authority specifically pointed out that MacBook PRO (Model: Retina 15 Mid 2015) has been barred from all flights. In a circular addressed to all operators and […]
Written by: Daniel Waldron and Sanwar AliEdited by: Sanwar Ali The changes to the Tier 2 Sponsor Licence and Tier 2 visa scheme should benefit many employers and UK visa migrants. The expensive and bureaucratic and unjust system will become a little bit easier. It remains to be seen how much […]