Aviation

Vigilant Air Peace crew members foiled attempts by two women to traffic a three-month-old baby boy on the airline’s Lagos-Banjul flight. The incident occurred on Monday Sources said the suspected traffickers were exposed mid-flight when the airline’s crew members noticed a baby crying inconsolably. It was learnt that attempts by one of the suspected traffickers, who claimed to be the baby’s mother, to soothe him failed.   When the crew members suggested to the suspected trafficker to…

   Airbus to acquire majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership, Having received all required regulatory approvals, Airbus SE (EPA: AIR), Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) and Investissement Québec (IQ) have agreed to close the C Series transaction effective on July 1, 2018. The transaction by which Airbus will acquire a majority stake in the C Series Aircraft Limited Partnership (CSALP) was initially announced in October 2017. The Mirabel-based partnership, which was originally established…

How FOD constitute danger to aircraft, airlines Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru said the best solution in addressing plastic pollution in the environment was for individuals and companies around the world agreeing to implement practices to reduce waste at every level. He tasked airport managers to develop a mechanism to check and remove Foreign Object Debris (FOD) and the likes from runway, taxiway, apron, aircraft parking areas and loading ramps, adding that a daily…

There is need for an urgent intervention as fresh crisis brews between Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited and Labour. WOLE SHADARE reports   Another trouble Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the multi billion naira MMA2, is again embroiled in fresh trouble. This time with Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) over threats to disrupt the operations of the terminal at the expiration…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Korean Air will host the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Seoul, South Korea, from 2-4 June 2019. This will be the first time that the South Korean capital hosts the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders. “The aviation industry is looking forward to meeting in Seoul for the 75th IATA AGM. South Korea has a great story to promote. Strategic planning…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term effective from the conclusion of the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia. Al Baker is the 77th chair of the IATA BoG and the first CEO from Qatar Airways to hold the position. He has served on the BoG since 2012….

  From Wole Shadare (Sydney) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Airline Association (AFRAA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen their cooperation.  The MoU was signed by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO and AFRAA’s Secretary General, Abderahmane Berthé on the sidelines of the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney. Under the MoU, IATA and AFRAA will exchange information, expertise and capabilities and work jointly to:…

Succeeds Fahmy, promises to take body to new heights  The African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA) has appointed Mr Nick Fadugba, CEO, African Aviation Services Limited, as its new Chairman. He was appointed by AfBAA’s Board of Directors during the recent European Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, and replaces Mr Tarek Ragheb, the Founding Chairman of AfBAA.  Fadugba established African Aviation Services, in 1990, with the raison d’etre of promoting aviation development…

Leaders of the global air transport industry would gather in Sydney, Australia for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 74th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit. Hosted by Qantas, the event will include addresses by Sir Peter Cosgrove, Governor-General of Australia; Michael McCormack, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Transport; and Dr Fang Liu, Secretary General, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).   “Sydney will be the capital of air transportation as aviation…

Nigeria’s quest to tackle the deadly Ebola Virus Disease (EDV) gained momentum as the Federal Government through the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN) deployed massive equipment to ensure that inbound and outbound passengers do not bring the disease into Nigeria. The use of the infrared and thermal scanners installed at the arrival and departure halls are to double sure that the virus does not find it way into the country. During a tour of the screening…