An Aviation stakeholder has stated that It’s not scientifically correct to restrict aircraft importation based on age. The Federal Government’s ban on over 22-year-old aircraft from operating in Nigeria is outdated and premature. This was disclosed by Captain Ibrahim Mshelia, Chairman, West Link Airlines, and owner of Mish Aviation, the foremost privately-owned aviation training school […]

COVID Explosion: It’s a Rerun of 2020 as Countries Suspend Air Services With India, Domestic Tourists Stay Home AN Shyam was looking forward to visiting his hometown Guntur after nearly two years. The tech professional, who is working in the US, had stayed away because of the twin fears of contracting Covid and getting stuck

Scrutinize airlines conveying passengers from India – Tomori Coronavirus testing still low, resident doctors express concern The Federal Government has resolved to introduce additional control measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 strain in India to Nigeria. The Minister of Health, Osagie Ehanire, who disclosed this in an interview with one of our correspondents

Dana Air Decorates Captains, Others Dana Air has decorated new captains on its Boeing 737 aircraft as well as other aircraft in its fleet, assuring its staff that it would continue to reward excellence and hard work. Decorating Captain Shina Agbelese and Captain Ademola Akinyemi in Lagos, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Mr.

The Federal Government’s delay in issuing notice to airmen (NOTAM) and low passenger turnout are key factors delaying the resumption of international flights from the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano; Port Harcourt International Airport, Omagwa; and the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. This is just as THISDAY learnt on Wednesday that the alleged insistence

United Nigeria Airlines yesterday commenced regular scheduled flight operations to the Domestic Wing of Port Harcourt International Airport. The inaugural flight to Port Harcourt, according to Head, Corporate Communications for the airline, Achilleus-Chud Uchegbu, was expected to depart the Murtala Mohammed Airport terminal two (MM2) in Ikeja, Lagos at 1.30pm. Regular flights from Port Harcourt

Air Peace, Arik, Dana Expand OperationsDespite the operational hiccups facing the sector, local airlines have recorded a marginal rebound in business, recording improved passenger patronage across networks. And in response to the uptake, some of the carriers are opening new routes and reactivating old ones to increase nationwide connectivity. Media reports indicate that the liquidity

PASSENGERS traveling on international routes through Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) are lamenting the shortage of foreign airlines operating into the airport. This is just as the abandonment of the airport has forced business activities to be grounded due to low patronage of passengers while some commercial banks operating there have equally shut down.

BRITISH Airways is creating great opportunities for travelers who have plans to spend the summer holiday in the UK. The carrier however stated that travel periods and availability are limited. The airline is offering exciting discounted fares from Lagos and Abuja to London. While the offers from Lagos and Abuja will start with N295, 000

The idea of travelling to airlines’ offices and waiting in endless queues will soon be a thing of the past as a rising transport company, Safety Travels Ltd, debuts new world-class interactive travel website. The unveiling of the high-tech driven website is the highlight of the relaunch and rebranding of Safety Travels Ltd in May 2021.