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52 passengers on board a crashlanded aircraft
The 18/Left runway of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos has been reported shut down, at least temporarily, following an incident involving an XEJET Airline plane that skidded off the runway on landing into the grass.
The aircraft with registration 5N-BZZ with 52 passengers departed Abuja and landed at 11.29 am.
Report… read more
Binter Canarias introduces new route to Ouarzazate, Morocco, starting July
Binter, the Canarian airline, announces a new route from Gran Canaria to Ouarzazate, Morocco, starting in July and continuing through August.
This initiative strengthens Binter’s commitment to Morocco and enhances connectivity with the introduction of this route to the southern region of the Moroccan High Atlas, known … read more
Malawi Airlines to kick-off new flights to three countries
The Malawi Airlines says it is introducing new flights to three countries namely Mozambique, Rwanda and Uganda. The company says the new routes are a sign of growth for the Airline.
Marketing Manager for the Airline, Only Taulo, told reporters that fares for the Airline were quite affordable. "Soon we will start operating to … read more
NANTA Seeks SON’s Intervention On Ticket Sales By Foreign Airlines
The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) has sought the opinion of the Standard Organisation of Nigeria (SON) on the foreign airlines’ competing with registered travel agents on the distribution and marketing of tickets channel ecosystem.
Mr. Yinka Folami, President, NANTA, stated this in a statement by the… read more
FAAN partners ONSA on multiple baggage checks
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is partnering with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) to reduce the multiple baggage check points at the nation’s airports, especially at the international terminals.
Both organisations also planned to reduce the number of military and paramilitary personnel at the int… read more
Eleven pax injured as Transair Boeing 737-300 exits runway upon departure Dakar Airport
On 9 May, a Transair Boeing 737-300 (registered 6V-AJE) operated flight HC301 on behalf of Air Senegal from Dakar, Senegal to Bamako, Male. The aircraft experienced a hydraulic issue during acceleration for take-off on runway 01 resulting in a runway excursion.
After standstill, the passengers evacuated the aircraft. Besides … read more
Airlink to implement New Distribution Capability (NDC)
Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline says it will begin “introducing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its transactions with the travel trade from 31 July 2024.”
According to the airline, the transition and implementation of NDC (version 21.3) follows “over a year’s work by Airlink’s commercial department to refine… read more
Why Rwanda ranks first in Tourism in East Africa
Rwanda and its unique experience have created an African safari for those who wish to take a glimpse at this beautiful country.
What is a unique experience is the chance to climb up the Volcano Mountains in the Virunga region, a chain of 8 volcanoes shared by the 3 countries of Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of C… read more
Air Peace receives recognition for innovative initiatives and commitment to excellence
Air Peace, a pioneer in Nigeria’s aviation sector, has received another prestigious award for its groundbreaking achievements. The airline according to a statement by its spokesperson Stanley Oliseh was honored with the Achievement Award in the Corporate Category at the 2024 Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) Awards and … read more
Emirates announces first 9 destinations to join its A350 network
Emirates has announced the first set of destinations to be served by its A350 aircraft entering service in September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months. Emirates has 65 Airbus A350-900s on or… read more
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