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Overland takes delivery of second E-175
Nigeria-based carrier, Overland Airways,“the longest serving domestic airline in Nigeria has commenced direct flight services from Lagos to Abuja.” According to Overland, the airline will “offer regular daily direct flights between Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos and the administrative capital Abuja, operating over 60 weekly freque… read more
Again, United Nigeria Airlines achieves IOSA certification
For the second time in a row, United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has achieved its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
A statement by Mr. Achillus Chud-Uchegbu, the airline’s spokesman, said that this achievement reaffirmed its commitment to the highest standards of operational safety and excellence.
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Aviation anions cry out for relief as industry struggles to survive
In a warning, the aviation unions have sounded the alarm that the industry is on the verge of collapse, threatening the safety and security of millions of passengers and crew members.
The unions in a letter addressed to the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development are demanding an immediate exemption from the 50% deductions, o… read more
Etihad Airways will fly the Airbus A380 to Mumbai
Etihad is hailing its long-standing connection with India by deploying the Airbus A380 to Mumbai for a special 4-month period, marking 20 years since its inaugural flight to the city.
Starting from 1st September until 31st December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate 3 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) a… read more
Ibom Air debunks ticket racketeering claim at Port Harcourt station
Ibom Air has denied the ticket racketeering allegation levelled against it at the Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA) station, describing the claim as baseless.
A statement by Aniekan Essienette, the General Manager, Marketing and Communication, Ibom Air, said that its staff operate with the highest level of integrity and are… read more
FAAN determines to eliminate illicit activities at Nigerian airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has vowed to eliminate all forms of touting activities around the nation’s airports.
A statement by Mrs. Obageli Orah, the Director, Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, FAAN, said that Mr. Henry Agbebire, Co-chair of the Headquarters Taskforce Against Indiscipline and Illicit Acti… read more
NCAA’s digitaltTransformation: Real-time complaint portal to boost airline accountability
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is gearing up to launch a revolutionary consumer protection portal, which is set to transform the way passenger complaints are handled in the country. The portal, scheduled to be launched before the end of the year, is a game-changer for the aviation industry, and its importance ca… read more
Etihad reports 48% increase in profits in the first half of 2024
Etihad Airways announced its H1 2024 results, recording a 48 per cent increase in profit after tax achieving AED 851 million (U.S.$ 232 million), a significant increase from AED 575 million (U.S.$ 157 million) in H1 2023.
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Total revenue increased 21 per cent to AED 1… read more
Twenty-Two Commercial Airlines Close Shop In Nigeria In 24 Years
No fewer than 22 commercial airlines have collapsed in the Nigerian aviation industry in the last 24 years, research by Daily Independent revealed.
Some of the airlines like HAK Air, which acquired five Boeing 737 aircraft for its operations, closed shop within the period without operating a single flight after obtaining… read more
Air Botswana expands its regional route network in Southern Africa
Botswana's state-owned national flag carrier, Air Botswana, is set to introduce six new routes in Southern Africa. The airline will also reinstate three routes to … read more
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