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

African region recorded a marginal increase in air cargo demand for 2020, despite a global decline due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) data for global airfreight markets showed that global demand for air cargo decreased by 10.6 per cent in 2020 compared to 2019. This was the

US airlines have come at the top of the global capacity. American, Delta, Southwest, and United Airlines came out as the top four US carriers. Chinese carriers followed, with a few other top players rounding out the top ten. Here’s a look at where airlines stand. US Airlines Come Out As the Top Four Largest

Despite several calls to let the national carrier fall into administration, the South African government has again given more money to save South African Airways (SAA). The Ministry of Public Enterprises announced today that the airline received another R5 billion ($342 million). This money is part of a relief package aimed at rescuing the airline.

AN Azman Air aircraft has yesterday evening suffered a major technical hitch and is grounded in the middle of the Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos causing flights cancellations since the aircraft has not been removed. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-500 with registration 5N-SYS named Sani Yunusa Sarina coming in from one