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Hi-tech way to keep Africas skies safe
ASECNA is fully committed to making the skies over Africa as safe as possible – and using the latest technology to do it.
It is currently working with Thales Alenia Space (TAS) to provide satellite-based augmentation system (SBAS) services to the African continent and the Indian Ocean to strengthen navigation operations and optimise traj… read more
Azman Air Seeks A Second Airbus A340 To Launch Dubai Flights
Nigerian carrier Azman Air is seeking to acquire a second Airbus A340 aircraft to join its fleet. As part of the airline’s 2021 expansion plan, the aircraft would allow it to launch international services to destinations such as Dubai.
Many airlines have been shunning four-engined jets as the two-engined equivalents are now m… read more
Qatar Airways expands South America connectivity
Qatar Airways announce it has increased Sao Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brasil optimising connectivity for both airline’s passengers to and from destinations in Asia, the Middle East and South America. The new codeshare agreement will further strengthen the two a… read more
Ethiopian adds Visa Extension Feature on its website
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has upgraded its website enabling tourists to extend their visas online.
In an email statement, the airline said” The new feature allows visitors to apply and secure an extension of their Ethiopian visa. This is good news for our customers who wish to continue their v… read more
EgyptAir operates a daily flight to Lagos and Addis Ababa
EgyptAir has announced the operation of a daily flight from Cairo to Addis Ababa starting January 6th and to Lagos, starting February 1, 2021. EgyptAir operates its flights to the two cities with a number of aircraft models, such as Boeing B737-800NG.
Air Tanzania to fly twice-weekly flights ti Geita
Effective January 9, Air Tanzania will launch twice a week service to Geita.
Flights will initially operate every Saturday and Monday and a third weekly frequency could be added in the future.
While the outbound flight will be a nonstop flight from Dar es Salaam to Geita, the return flight will route from Geita via M… read more
Two aircraft return from maintenance into Dana Air fleet
DANA AIR on Wednesday, 31st December, 2020 received two of its aircraft, one Boeing737 Classic and a McDonnell Douglas from maintenance overseas after carrying out a C-Check on one of the aircraft. The arrival of the aircraft is coming days after another of its aircraft returned to service recently in December giving the airline a boost t… read more
Passengers react as Ibom Air rounds off 2020 with 97% On-Time Performance in December
IBOM Air has concluded the year 2020 with a December record on-time performance of 97% recording 684 on time performance out of 706 flight schedules setting up a trail of reactions on social media commending the airline services.
This is coming as the airline sets to start the New Year the way it ended, providing schedule rel… read more
Qatar Airways welcomed its 53rd Airbus A350 on the last day of 2020 and remains the largest A350 ope
With this delivery, the airline will operate 34 A350-900 and 19 A350-1000 with an average age of 2.7 years Airline’s strategic investment in twin-engine, fuel-efficient aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the crisis and made it the ideal choice for environmentally conscious passengers Qatar Airways’ sustain… read more
COVID-19 Protocols: FAAN steps up safety procedures at airports
AS the world grapples with the second wave of the dreaded Coronavirus pandemic, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has stepped up measures to ensure the safety of travelling passengers and other airport users across the nation.
From the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to Murtala Muhammed International A… read more
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