Aviation

Following the inability of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and management of Kenya Airways to reach labour truce, the union made good its threat as it grounded the operations of the airline by closing the carrier’s check-in counters at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The action was as a result of alleged failure for the airline management to implement welfare programme for workers. This is coming less than a month after the…

To enhance the travel experience and providing more choice for its guests in economy Class, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of in-flight products in addition to its complimentary in-flight service and hospitality offerings, to purchase at attractive prices on a selected number of routes to and from Abu Dhabi. The new selection includes comfort items such as Christian Lacroix male and female amenity kits featuring exclusive skincare products by pioneering Hungarian skincare brand Omorovicza;…

It is the fastest growing crime worldwide Amid modern day slavery playing out in Libya and other places in which over 20, 000 Nigeria are currently trapped, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said it had received the approval of its airline members to launch an initiative that will enable the airline industry to support government initiative in tackling the problem. The group described it as a $32 billion a year transnational enterprise and, according…

NUATE grounded Kenya airways operations this morning following prolonged disagreement between it’s Management and the Union over default in the incremental welfare programme for their workers. Failure to resolve all these issues through dialogue despite consistent efforts by the Union led to complete shutdown of operations this morning. Details Later…….

NAMA to decline clearance for take-off As the harmattan bites harder in Northern parts of Nigeria, the lack of capacity to handle the situation has once again come to the fore as the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has called on all passengers to exercise restraint during adverse weather which may hamper their travel plans. The NCAA in a statement gave the advice, saying it is important due to the spate of delays and cancellations…

IATA lauds Nigeria’s recession exit Africa’s airlines are expected to continue making a combined loss of $100 million in 2018, which is going to be a repeat of this year’s performance. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) allayed fears, stating that stronger forecast economic growth in the region (excluding South Africa, which remains weak) is expected to support demand growth of 8.0 per cent in 2018, slightly outpacing the announced capacity expansion of 7.5 per…

Urges nations to learn from past mistakes, backs ‘Open Africa sky’       Wole Shadare, Geneva  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has cautioned Nigeria and other countries planning to concession or private their airports to exercise restraints, stressing that they must try as much as possible to protect what it described as important national assets with ‘ironclad regulation’ that prioritises the nation interest. The Director-General of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac stated this today in his…

In Nigeria, crash reports take eternity to be released long after the incidents have been probed. These delays have huge implications on the overall interest of aviation in the country, WOLE SHADARE reports Flying gets reliable Flying in a jetliner is extraordinarily safe: There have been no fatal crashes on a U.S. scheduled airline in the past seven years, an astounding record considering that more than 30,000 flights take off every day. How did flying…

Business confidence level three year high-IATA Wole Shadare, Geneva The ease of doing business introduced by the Federal Government is paying off as the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the clearing house for over 280 global airlines said business confidence levels in Nigeria near a three-year high, while confidence levels in South Africa are consistent with falling economic activity. The group disclosed in faraway Geneva, Switzerland that as a result of the situation, African airlines’ traffic grew 7.5 per…

National air medical transport leader Med-Trans Corporation has moved its headquarters operations into a new building at the Denton Enterprise Airport. The new 31,500 square foot facility includes 24,000 square feet of office and classroom space in addition to 7,500 square feet of hangar accommodations. The facility becomes Med-Trans’ principal base of operations, including the company’s operational control center, maintenance control center and communications center. The facility also houses flight operations and maintenance training capabilities…