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The Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative (ART) says, the suspension of DANA Airlines’ operations is a step backward, threatening safety and security in the sector. The ART in a statement signed by its General Secretary, Olumide Ohunayo
expressed disappointment with the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s actions, which… read more
Namibian domestic and regional carrier FlyNamibia is set to launch flights to Botswana. The airline will operate three weekly direct flights on Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays between Ho… read more
The Nigerian Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, has ordered the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to immediately suspend Dana Airline’s fleet pending a comprehensive audit. This decision comes in the wake of a recent runway excursion involving one of Dana’s aircraft at Lagos airport on Monday.
T… read more
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s premier network carrier, is thrilled to announce the introduction of new passenger services to Warsaw, Poland, via Athens. Commencing on June 16, 2024, the inaugural flight marks a milestone as the airline expands its reach to 24 destinations.
Operating four times a week, flight ET 764 will connec… read more
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has confirmed the launch of a tender for the procurement of up to 200 new aircraft.
The ambitious growth plans of Morocco’s flag carrier do not come as a surprise. Already in the summer of 2023 it became known that Royal Air Maroc was intending to quadruple its fleet (as of April 2024 it operates 52 airc… read more
Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, has announced that it will extend the frequency of flights between Hamad International Airport (DOH) in … read more
In the wake of Dubai’s worst flooding in history, Emirates Airlines faced unprecedented challenges, with reports emerging of inhumane conditions for its staff. As floodwaters wreaked havoc across the city, leaving infrastructure strained and thousands stranded, the airline maintained its operations, prompting outcry from frontline workers, as re… read more
In the morning of Tuesday, 23 April, a Dana Air McDonnell Douglas MD-82 (registered 5N-BKI) skidded off the side of runway 18L during a landing attempt at Lagos Airport in Nigeria. The aircraft operated a domestic flight from Abuja; passengers and crew escaped unharmed from the accident.
The aircraft, an MD-82 faces a repair, as its… read more
About 30 years ago, Nigerian women in the travel and tourism trade business were just in the “owenbe” class. They took back seat and respectfully served the men flock. Generally seen but not heard, these women of yore simply bow to the suffocating male influence.
They were more in numbers, yet timid in taking political decisions. Th… read more
The upcoming Zim-Open Golf Tournament is an opportunity for the country to tap into the vast and multi-billion-dollar sports tourism sector, helping to enhance the growth of the local economy in general.
Sports tourism is a type of tourism activity that refers to the travel experience of the tourist who either observes as a spectato… read more
Dana Suspension: Minister’s actions are a step backwards
FlyNamibia launches flights to Botswana!
Dana Airline’s fleet grounded amid safety concerns, financial audit probe ordered?
ET expands European reach with new Warsaw route via Athens
Royal Air Maroc CEO confirms launch of tender for 200 aircraft
Qatar Airways increases flights to Luanda (Angola)
Emirates Airlines staff speak out (anonymously) after UAE records heaviest rainfall in 75 years
Women in NANTA
Sports Tourism a low hanging fruit for Zim
