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Another Embraer E190 for Airlink
Irish lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) announced the delivery on November 26 of a new Embraer E190 msn 19000187) to private South African company Airlink.
This new acquisition will help strengthen the operations of the carrier, which is currently positioned as the largest regional company with the widest netw… read more
NANTA strengthens southern flanks, builds partnership on golf tourism, meets Ibom Air
President of NANTA, Mrs. Susan Akporiaye, has redefined the Nigerian domestic tourism ecology, with aggressive presence at the just concluded Obong of Calabar International charity Golf Classic, which took place in Calabar, Cross River State recently.
Globally, Golf has been adjudged as the game for top industry players and c… read more
Air Senegal seeks support and revival
Early this year Air Senegal had begun a new phase of ‘extremely rapid and accelerated’ development in line with the country’s ‘Emerging Senegal’ plan.
It was the first airline in Africa to take delivery of an Airbus A330neo… and then a second joined the fleet, connecting a dozen regional destinations and also serving Paris,… read more
African airlines traffic sank 78.6% in October
Nigeria: Airline Operators explain hike in airfares
The almost 70 per cent rise in domestic airfares have attributed it to the weakening exchange rate, paucity of operating equipment, high cost of aircraft maintenance and increase in the price of aviation fuel. THISDAY findings revealed that air tickets for economy class that were being sold between N20, 000 and N30, 000 in July, has now i… read more
Ibom Air hits 96% on-time performance in November as its continues to witness steady...
It is heartwarming to know that in this period of the Covid-19 pandemic which has brought the airline industry to its knees, that some airlines with good business sense are thriving. This business successes are due to using the right aircraft, on time departure, good customer service, good inflight among others.
An airline in Nigeria that … read more
NCAA, airlines reach agreement on payment plan for TSC /PSC debt
This is just as the regulator has told the House of Representative Committee on Aviation that ther… read more
What is tourism? Why is it so important?
The word 'tour' comes from the Latin word 'turns', which means a tool for creating a circle'. Tourism is also designed because people have to move from their traditional place of residence to a different place in the whole world (return) just for the sole purpose of leisure (enjoying) and pleasure. According to the WTO (1993), tourism inv… read more
British Airways / Comair esumes domestic operations in SA
Comair announced on Wednesday, December 9 that domestic British Airways flights have resumed in South Africa.
The domestic flights will operate a full-service offering, lounge offerings, frequent flyer benefits and a business class options for travellers.
‘British Airways (operated by Comair) will serve all the … read more
COVID-19 pandemic offers African aviation a chance to reset
Africa’s aviation industry represents a huge market that the continent’s airlines need to exploit more fully, with technology and AI offering the way forward for expansion, regional development experts said Thursday.
“Technology and smart technologies are offering this fantastic opportunity, so let’s make use of AI, let’s make us… read more
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