Aviation

Airbus and Rolls-Royce have signed a collaboration agreement for the integration of Rolls-Royce’s UltraFan® demonstrator for flight testing. The integration solutions demonstration will be co-funded by Clean Sky 2, the European Union research programme focused on developing technology to reduce emissions.  UltraFan is a scalable jet engine design suitable for wide body or single-aisle aircraft and offers a 25 percent fuel efficiency improvement over the first-generation of Rolls-Royce Trent engine.  One element of the UltraFan…

Lufthansa Nigeria has launched the ‘#FlyLufthansaToRussia’ campaign to give customers an opportunity to experience Russia in all its glory.   This exciting campaign is in partnership with selected social media influencers, who will join one lucky fan to Russia in June, 2018.   Award-winning tourism expert and CEO of Social Prefect Tours, Chiamaka Obuekwe (@socialprefect), has been selected as one of the three social media influencers, along with popular Nigerian comedian, Nosa Afolabi (@lasisielenu) and…

On the eve of the ILA Berlin Air Show 2018, Airbus and Eurofighter GmbH have submitted their offer to the German Ministry of Defence for a replacement of the Bundeswehr’s ageing Tornado combat aircraft, which was developed in the 1960s, and have established the Eurofighter as its ideal successor.   Currently, the German Air Force is planning to phase out the Tornado from 2025 onwards and to transfer capabilities to another weapon system.    As the Eurofighter…

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun moves to shore up its revenue base in order to effectively meet its core obligation of air navigation service provision within the Nigerian airspace to stakeholders. This move according to NAMA Managing Director, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu became imperative owing to the rising commitments of the agency in the area of upgrading navigational infrastructure, enhancing air traffic management services, building staff capacity as well as other personnel costs….

South African Airways (SAA) has maintained a 4-Star Skytrax ranking, in both Business and Economy Class, for a 16th consecutive year. “This win will surely strengthen our global position for once again being awarded a 4-Star ranking. Awards demonstrate that SAA is standing its ground as one of the leading airlines in the world,” said Tlali Tlali, SAA spokesperson. The SAA stations audited this year were South Africa: ORTIA, Durban, and Cape Town; regional –…

Plans Monrovia, Lome, Abidjan routes Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has concluded plans to begin the third phase of its regional operations in the next few weeks with the launch of flights to Monrovia, Lome, Abidjan and some other West Coast destinations. Meanwhile, the airline has reassured that its fleet comprises Boeing aircraft with some of the best engines in the world and built to ensure the safety as well as comfort of the…

 The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), has said airlines have a right to participate in any investigation launched to look into accidents involving their organisation. The Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer of the AIB, Mr. Akin Olateru, made this known on Friday to newsmen, at the end of a training exercise organised for key operators in the aviation industry. According to him, there was need for airlines to understand the procedures surrounding accidents in the sector, and their…

As part of its strategic route expansion drive across Nigeria, Dana Air has announced plans to introduce Owerri- Abuja –Owerri flights on May 1. ”We are greatly delighted to introduce an additional flight on our Owerri route, connecting Owerri to Abuja and back, said Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air’s Media and Communications Manager. ‘’ This is part of our commitment towards providing dependable options for the good people of Imo state and ensuring seamless travel for business and…