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Airlines Demand COVID-19 Test Certificates from International Travellers

Some airlines have made the presentation of COVID-19 test certificates, certifying travellers negative for the virus, as a precondition for boarding when operations on international routes resume soon. THISDAY checks showed that the airlines demanded that the test certificates must be obtained 72 hours before the flight or else an errant traveller will not be […]

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FG Says International Flights To Start Gradually… “To Reopen In Weeks Not In Months”… Sirika, PTF National Coordinator

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International Flights: The Federal Government of Nigeria in its readiness to recommence international and regional flight operations has hinted that the restart will be gradual, just as it was done with the domestic operations. Mr. Boss Mustapha, the Chairman of Presidential Task Force on Covid-19 and Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), said

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Lufthansa Forecasts no Air Travel Take-off Until 2024

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Lufthansa does not expect air travel demand to return to pre-coronavirus crisis levels until at least 2024, as the German airline posted a 1.7 billion euro quarterly operating loss. The collapse in demand for air travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic meant the airline carried 96% fewer passengers between April and June than a year

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Ibom Air Takes Delivery of Fifth Aircraft

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Ibom Air has announced that it has delivered additional aircraft, thus increasing its fleet to five aircraft. The Akwa Ibom state-owned airline said the aircraft would have been delivered earlier but was delayed due to the COVID-19. “After delays occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ibom Air is pleased to finally receive its fifth Bombardier CRJ900

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Emirates Offers Global Travellers, Free Cover On Covid-19 Medicals

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Emirates (EK) sets another record as the global first airline to offer customers free medical expenses of up to EUR 150,000 and quarantine costs of EUR 100 per day for 14 days, should they be diagnosed with COVID-19 during their travel, while they are away from home. This cover is provided by the airline, free

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Aviation: A New Era Beckons

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FAAN’s helmsman, Rabiu Yadudu, is poised to consolidate on industry’s milestones, writes Dan Aibangbe The aviation industry is one of the critical components of any nation’s industrial advancement. Internationally, the level of its development, performance and viability is a standard barometer by which investors assess the respective nation’s preparedness and capacity to participate in global

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NCAA Extends Ban on International Flights till October

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) stating that it is extending closure of international air space until October 15, 2020. NCAA source confirmed this development in a phone conversation with THISDAY and explained that international airports would remain closed until October, adding that there was never a time

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Daily Media Report – July 17, 2020

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An Efficient Operable Nigerian Aviation Industry As Proposed By Nick Fadugba…Aviationages.com Nigeria aviation has what it takes to function better. This is the optimism perceived in the proposal of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) chairman, Nick Fadugba. Fadugba’s stance was also corroborated recently by the Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Capt. Musa

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