To acquire more before the end of 2019 As part of its fleet renewal programme, Dana Air at the weekend took delivery of its first B737 aircraft. The airline’s fleet is dominated by the America MD airplanes. It is a push for Dana’s strategic route expansion plan following the arrival of its newly acquired Boeing 737 aircraft in Lagos. The Managing Director / Chief Executive officer of Dana Air Jacky Hathiramani said the arrival of…
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*Obiora: I came back with nothing Michael: I was robbed because of phone Returnee: South Africans burnt my shop, beat me up Emotions ran riot as 187 Nigerians returned from South Africa to Nigeria at the Hajj Camp section of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos at 10.38p.m. on Wednesday. Some of the returnees told Woleshadare that they went through hell in the hands of South Africans. Both the returnees and those waiting to receive them wept freely…
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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commended Arik Air for its contribution to effective, efficient, safe and secure operations despite challenges in the operating environment. The authority in a letter dated September 4, 2019 and signed by the Director General, Captain Muhtar Usman also extended its appreciation to Arik Air based on the airline’s compliance with settlement of 5% Ticket Sales Tax/Charter Sales Tax (TSC/CS) as enshrined in the Civil Aviation Act 2006 (As…
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The surge in high net worth travellers comprising foreign investors, business travellers and persons of international repute among others have led to upswing of visa on arrival at points of entry into Nigeria. A top official of Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) said since the government approved visa on arrival process, there has been a huge application for it He said the process was very easy for prospective visa applications to the country, adding that the…
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Aircraft giant, Airbus, together with gategroup, Recaro Aircraft Seating and Stelia, have won the 2019 Crystal Cabin Award in the category “Best Customer Journey” with the Airspace Connected Experience. Unveiled as a concept during the APEX Expo last year, it will usher in a new personalised experience for passengers and provide opportunities for improving airlines’ ancillary revenues and operational efficiencies. The platform will link in real-time interconnected core cabin components, including the galleys, meal trolleys,…
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The frontier for corporate business travel was today expanded as two firms, Business Travel Management Ltd. (BTM) has gone into partnership with CWT (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel), the business-to-business-for-employees (B2B4E) travel management platform. Operating under the CWT brand in Nigeria, the firm aims to elevate the standard of travel management in the region and, by partnering with a global B2B4E travel management platform, BTM will bring further focus and cohesion to positively impact the continent,…
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All is now set for Aviators Africa to host the cremé de la cremé of Africa aviation, its friends and development partners across the globe to a great experience of the firm’s history, awards and gala night in commemoration of its 10 years of unparalleled service to the Africa aviation and tourism industry. The Aviators Africa Awards, tagged “The Towers Awards”, is aimed at recognising and celebrating excellence and productivity in the Africa aviation…
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The Enugu airport is in total mess. There is nothing ‘International’ about it. Renovations by past Ministers of Aviation were a huge scam on the people. WOLE SHADARE writes that the aerodrome needs lasting solution Decrepit facilities It is common knowledge that the deplorable state of public facilities in Nigeria poses great concern to stakeholders. Facilities at Nigeria’s airports, hospitals, schools and roads among others, would give indication that the society lacks an agent that would have…
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Planes on ground in Lagos, Abuja AIG, airline owner’s shares drops by 3% “Please don’t go to the airport” British Airways urged passengers booked on its flights Monday as a pilots strike caused mayhem at airports with “nearly 100 per cent” of the airlines flights cancelled, according to the company’s statement, in what’s being called by the media “the biggest shut-down in history.” The action is affecting flights across the globe and is expected to cost…
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