November 8, 2019. Beginning its flights to China back in 1999 with Beijing destination, Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more destinations in the world, is connecting Xi’an to its flight network as its fourth destination in mainland China after Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou on the 20th year of its […]
November 8, 2019. During the recent centenary celebration of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recently, the General Manager KLM Nigeria & Ghana, Michel Colleau disclosed that the airline started flight operations between Amsterdam and Kano in 1947. The airline was setup by Albert Plesman on October 7, 1919, and started operations on […]
November 8, 2019 Middle East mega carrier, Emirates is inviting more travellers to Dubai for a fun-filled holiday during this winter break. The airline said solo travellers and families alike would be awed by the city’s many attractive offerings including shopping festivals, traditional souks, stunning beach resorts, fine dining, adventure waterparks […]
November 8, 2019. Captain Musa Nuhu With the appointment of a new Director General for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, industry stakeholders are demanding the consolidation of air safety and autonomy of the agency, writes Chinedu Eze The federal government two weeks ago appointed a new Director General for the Nigerian […]
by Nicholas Cummins November 6, 2019 Gone are the days of boring and flat seat maps, which require at best a magnifying glass to see which seat you are selecting and at worst, don’t even represent an aircraft. Austrian Airlines has introduced a fully 3D seat map online that allows passengers […]
Published November 6, 2019 Maureen Ihua-Maduenyi An Owerri-bound Air Peace flight from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday morning made an air return over engine failure. The aircraft, which departed the airport at 07.35am with 90 passengers and six crew members on board, returned at 8.06 am. The Corporate Communications […]
by Tom Boon November 6, 2019 A German court has ruled that a planned strike by Lufthansa cabin crew can go ahead. Lufthansa had attempted to gain an injunction against the strike as it doesn’t recognise the UFO union’s status. Lufthansa, Cabin Crew, Strike 1,300 flights are set to be affected […]
By Wole Oyebade 05 November 2019. The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), yesterday, hinted on the creation of a National Air Navigation Planning unit, to harmonise and oversee the implementation of diverse plans for the enhancement of air navigation in the country. Specifically, the new planning unit will implement the National […]
by Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo October 24, 2019 Air Peace has reiterated its commitment to the safety and comfort of its passengers, as it turns 5. The airline celebrated its 5th Anniversary by rewarding passengers with various gifts including free tickets, souvenirs and improved inflight refreshments. The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Air […]
Oct 23, 2019 12:51 PM The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has disclosed that the federal government has plans to demolish and rebuild the old Lagos Airport terminal at the completion of the new one. The Minister during the budget defence of his Ministry at the House of Representatives committee on […]