Aviation

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said it did not apportion blame to anybody as reason for the Serious Incident Involving Skybird Air Gulfstream G IV aircraft in Abuja last week. Spokesman for the agency, Mr. Tunji Oketunbi explained that AIB’s recent preliminary report on the serious incident involving Gulfstream G IV Aircraft belonging to Skybird Air Limited with registration Number 5N-BOD, which occurred at Nnamidi Azikwe International Airport Abuja on September 12, 2018, was based…

  Nigerian airlines have been termed failure in the past because of their short lifespan. However, the recent pact between forward-looking entrant, Air Peace, and Boeing, with order for 10 new aircraft, may be re-writing the history book. WOLE SHADARE reports   New dimension   No doubt, Nigeria appears to be on the right path as far as economic recovery is concerned. With recent confidence reposed in the country by foreign investors, it is expected…

 Emirates is offering Nigerian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai, available at a very special offer for Economy and Business Class round-trip, a free third piece of luggage. Under the special offer, an Economy Class ticket from Lagos to Dubai costs USD $799 and Business Class USD $3199; while from Abuja to Dubai cost USD $599 on Economy class and USD $2799 on Business class. The special offer is for a limited time only and tickets must be booked betweenSeptember 13th and 27thSeptember…

 Airbus is taking the lead in promoting helicopter operational safety in Southern and Eastern Africa, a region which is home to operators of more than 300 light and medium Airbus helicopters.  The recently launched campaign, which involves a roadshow of events, aims to alert customers to various operational factors in order to enhance the global helicopter safety record and reduce the number of helicopter accidents attributable to them.  Seminars and workshops have already been held…

Carrier files contempt court suit TopBrass Aviation, a charter operator, has filed contempt charges at the Federal High Court in Lagos against aviation parastatals, Seagold Investment Limited; a pilot with the presidential fleet, one Captain Baba Mohammed, Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA), Captain Usman Mukhar (personally); Aero Contractors and Managing Director of Aero Contractors; Captain Ado Sanusi (personally) for allegedly flouting an existing order of the court. The row is over a…

 Mega carrier, Emirates has announced that it will upgrade the Abuja route’s operating aircraft to a Boeing 777-300ER from the 777-300 classic, with effect from 15th September 2018.  With this development, the EK785 and 786 will be on the Dubai-Abuja-Dubai routes four times in a week.  Emirates Regional Manager, West Africa Commercial Operations, Afzal Parambil made the disclosure at an interactive session with the media in Lagos.  He said the B777-300ER is a three class…

Alongside its portfolio of innovative, modern and efficient products, Airbus’ South African industrial partnerships will be in the spotlight at the biennial African Aerospace & Defence 2018 show in Pretoria next week. Airbus, which has an expanding market presence, industrial footprint and research network in Africa, will be promoting its highly efficient and modern range of commercial airliners, helicopters, military and missions transporters, satellites and space data services.   Airbus-related activity in South Africa supports hundreds…

Pact will strengthen Nigeria-US bond American Envoy In a move that could reshape the country’s airline industry, Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has into strategic partnership with world’s biggest aircraft maker, Boeing for ten new Boeing 737 MAX valued at $1.19 billion (N406.8 billion). Each of the planes costs $113 million. The airline announced the deal during a signing ceremony. Present at the events were United States Consul-General, Mr. John Bray and Boeing’s Sales…

Resolves contractual dispute with radar makers over spares Amid panic over lack of spares for the €67 million radar system otherwise known as Total Radar Coverage of Nigeria (TRACON), the Federal Government has assured on the state of the nation’s airspace system, declaring that it is absolutely safe for round the clock operations. “It stressed that concerns over spare parts and maintenance issues were “unfounded”. Managing Director of Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Capt. Folayele Akinkuotu said…

  Emirates to test run facilities with A380 Consolidates hub status   The construction of a third terminal to serve passengers at Ghana’s only International Airport, Kotoka, has been completed and opens on Saturday. Emirates’ iconic A380 aircraft will operate a one-off flight to Kotoka International Airport (ACC), Accra, as the airline joins Ghanaians in celebrating the opening of the Kotoka International Airport’s new Terminal 3. The airline’s flagship double-decker will become the first-ever scheduled…