Nigeria’s Allied Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800 converted freighter. The aircraft worth about N8bn is the first for airlines in Africa. The freighter (MSN 36846) is the youngest 737-800 in the world that has been converted to date. The technologically advanced cargo aircraft will be deployed to COVID-19 vaccines distribution across

Nigeria Writes UAE, Netherlands Govts On Air Passengers’ Ill-Treatment The Federal Government of Nigeria through its civil aviation regulator, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) would have written to governments of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Netherlands over ill-treatment by Emirates and KLM concerning Rapid Antigen Test for passengers four hours prior to

U.S. Federal Aviation Administration chief Steve Dickson warned on Tuesday of a changed industry in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic that has shaken air travel over the past year and created new safety risks that must be addressed. “The industry that existed last March in many respects no longer exists today,” Dickson said at

Concessionaire to Pay Initial Sum of 1 Billion Naira to the State Government The Delta State government Tuesday signed a concession agreement with Asaba Airport Company to manage and run the  Asaba Airport for the next 30 years. The agreement is coming after five years of negotiations between the parties involved in the concession. The

Today the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released images showing the damage sustained by a United Boeing 777 following an engine failure. In addition, the photos show the work being undertaken by the agency to identify the cause of the incident. On Saturday, a United Airlines Boeing 777 flying from Denver to Honolulu made headlines

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has stated that its digital COVID travel pass should be ready within weeks. What the organization is hoping will be the key to giving governments the confidence to reopen borders is still on trial with a number of airlines globally. However, the plan is to have a fully functioning

THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the lifting of ban on Boeing 737 Max Aircraft in the Nigerian Airspace, effective 12th February, 2021 following the two accidents involving the Boeing 737 Max Aircraft in a statement signed by the Director General, Captain Musa Nuhu. Consequent upon the two accidents of Lion Air Flight

Seek homegrown maintenance facilities, forex windowGreen Africa prepares for launch Local airline operators, startups inclusive, are fast embracing smaller and medium-range aircraft in a manner that will upset the dynamics of domestic air travel. In contrast to the popular 120-plus Boeing737-seater airplanes, smaller 50-seaters are fast becoming regulars at airport aprons nationwide. Though the latter

As new variants of COVID-19 are detected in India, the government is tightening entry guidelines for passengers. Starting from 22nd February, all arrivals will have to bring proof of a negative COVID-19 test and could be tested at the airport upon arrival. Here are the new travel guideline for those flying into India. All arrivals