By AFP 08 January 2020 Rescue teams work at the scene after a Ukrainian plane carrying 176 passengers crashed near Imam Khomeini airport in the Iranian capital Tehran early in the morning on January 8, 2020, killing everyone on board. A Ukrainian airliner carrying at least 170 people crashed shortly after […]
The Akwa Ibom State Government has acquired two new aircraft for Ibom Airlines to make a total of five aircraft owned by the state. Chairman of Ibom Air, Air Commodore Idongesit Nkanga (rtd), said during a press conference with newsmen in Uyo that the new aircraft would be unveiled this January. […]
Hundreds of 737 Max jets are sitting, grounded, as Boeing awaits approval from aviation regulators for the troubled plane to return to flight. But now, the company has discovered yet another potential hurdle. The plane was grounded worldwide in March after two crashes that killed 346 people. The company determined a […]
foreign airline to name an aircraft after a city in Israel. The aircraft, carrying around 300 passengers, received a warm ceremonial welcome upon its arrival in Tel Aviv Sunday night – attended by the Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel Tsegay Berhe, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai as well as many Ethiopian Airline […]
Some nationalities are eligible for free 30 and 90-day visas on arrival while others, including from India, Pakistan and Philippines, must apply and pay for visas in advance of travel. Amy Leang / The National Some nationalities are eligible for free 30 and 90-day visas on arrival while others, including from […]
Normal flight operations have resumed at the Port Harcourt International Airport after three days of closure following a bush fire. The fire engulfed part of the airport’s surrounding bushes on Saturday and resulting in flights delay. Following the successful extinguishing of the fire, the Federal Airport Authority (FAAN) declared the airport […]
by Gabriel Ogunjobi Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, in this interview, reviews the challenges and prospects of the nation’s aviation industry. What has been your experience as FAAN MD? As the MD of FAAN, I have no reason […]
Sequel to the high demands by Cameroonians to fly directly into Nigeria, plans are underway for Ibom Air to begin scheduled flights on Cameroon-Nigeria route. Briefing newsmen shortly after the last State Executive Council meeting for 2019, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, maintained that “there’s […]
Air Peace said yesterday that the federal government is presently addressing the challenges confronting domestic airlines. The airline also dismissed report attributed to its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, that the government should stop granting multiple designations to foreign carriers. According to the airline, the interview which was conducted two […]
December 27, 2019 4:20 am0 Chinedu Eze In-bound Nigerian air travelers returning home to celebrate the yuletide with their loved ones are having difficulty in travelling with their luggage, as foreign airline now imposes outrageous charges on excess luggage and also delay connecting flight time with passengers that have many bags. […]