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  Sade Williams/Business a.m. The wreckage of the crashed Sikorsky SK76 helicopter with registration mark 5N BQG has been located by the allied team and partners leading the charge for the search and recovery efforts, said the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB). The helicopter, operated by Eastwind Aviation, carried eight individuals onboard and ditched in […]

  Praises strength, resilience amid challenges @ 10   L-R: Allen Onyema, chairman/CEO, Air Peace Limited; Saidu Ahmed Alkali, minister of transportation representing Vice President Kashim Shettima; Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo State; Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development; and Obiora Okonkwo, chairman, United Nigeria Airline, during the 10th year anniversary of Air […]

Sade Williams/Business a.m. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has provided some explanations on the registration and airworthiness status of the crashed Sikorsky helicopter belonging to Eastwind Aviation. Chris Najomo, the acting director general of the NCAA, in a statement, said the Authority was responding to a ‘false’ report on the matter by an online […]

But African airlines fail to register in top 25 Phillip Isakpa A list of 25 airlines showing the world’s safest carriers released recently by AirlineRatings.com has put Air New Zealand, Qantas, an Australian airline, and Virgin Australia as the three safest airlines in the world. The list also shows a disappointing position for Africa as […]

  RwandAir, one of Africa’s fastest growing airlines, has made a commitment to cargo agents in Nigeria to sustain its cargo operations out of the country in an effort to build its market share in that space. The commitment was made during a recent cargo agents workshop held at Presken Hotel, Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos,  […]

  Sade Williams/Business a.m. Aviation stakeholders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja have concluded their Quality Management System (QMS) meeting with the director general and chief executive officer of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), Charles Anosike, a professor, assuring them of NiMet’s commitment to delivering high-quality meteorological services that meet the specific needs of […]

Sade Williams/Business a.m.  Africa’s largest carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, said it will resume passenger services to Monrovia, Liberia from November 30, 2024, and reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening connections across the African continent. From that date, Ethiopian Airlines said it will offer three weekly flights to Liberia’s capital, restoring a critical air link that will enhance […]

  Festus Keyamo, minister of aviation and aerospace development Sade Williams/Business a.m.  Domestic airline owners under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have welcomed the retention of Festus Keyamo as minister of aviation and aerospace development by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu after a cabinet reshuffle that saw the exit of at least six […]

  Makes every seat bookable with points   SkyTeam carrier Virgin Atlantic is completely overhauling its frequent flyer programme to provide even more opportunities for members to book seats using points and earn more points in premium cabins, per Simple Flying in this piece. A dynamic overhaul Beginning October 30th, members of the Virgin Atlantic Flying Club frequent flyer […]