Aviation

…..High Commissioner says intra – African connectivity will boost trade, tourism In an effort to capture the African air transport market; Rwand Air newly acquired Airbus 330 – 200 yesterday landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The aircraft flew in passengers from the Kigali , the capital of the East African country ; its major hub into Lagos, its hub for West Africa . The new aircraft is the latest addition in the…

Former Nigeria Airways’ aircrew based in Atlanta have stressed the need for Nigerian government to float a new airline to ease movement. Speaking at the Xwt aircrew convention 2016, the President of the association, Wola Adegbonmire said having a national carrier will not only transport people from place to place, but will serve as ambassadorial anywhere across the world.         Adegbonmire explained that airlines do not only advertise their countries but create awareness. According…

*Denis Hasdenteufel takes over   Citing the urgent need to attend to his failing health, the Chairman of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC (nahco aviance), Mallam Suleiman Yahyah (OON), has resigned from the board. With the resignation of Yahyah, the Vice Chairman, Mr. Denis Hasdenteufel, would take over the leadership of the Board in an acting capacity and will preside over all meetings of the Board pending the approval of regulators and further announcements…

Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have been called upon to rededicate themselves with total commitment required  to bring about the level of change needed to place FAAN at the highest pedestal, among organizations that have excelled against all odds. The Managing Director of FAAN stated this at the 2016 annual performance review meeting of the directoate of commercial and business development held in calabar, Cross Rivers State on 29th September 2016….

*Deliveries ramp up 4, 800 aircraft production   Airbus’ new business logged in September for 49 of its single-aisle and wide-body jetliners included bookings that brought total orders for the A320neo (new engine option) Family to more than 4,800, while the month’s 62 deliveries reflected the continued ramp-up in Airbus aircraft production.  The transactions included Vietjet’s order for 10 A321neo and 10 A321ceo (current engine option) versions to accommodate growth on this Vietnamese carrier’s domestic…

Sixteen ex-workers of a leading helicopter service provider, Bristow Helicopters Nigeria  have been urged to invest their benefits wisely by taking advantage of new opportunities in the businesses environment. The ex-staff, at an entrepreneurial training organised by Bristow Helicopter were challenged to seek for opportunities in various sectors of the economy. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the three days programme in Lagos, facilitator of the training and Chief Executive Officer of Safecrest Services Limited,…

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully demonstrated the Airbus C295W medium transport as an airborne tanker.   The C295W, equipped with a palletized air-to-air refuelling unit and associated computer control system, conducted multiple contacts with a standard Spanish Air Force C295 in a test flight on 29 September.    Both crews reported extremely smooth operation at various speeds as low as 110kt.    The system is intended for refuelling turboprop aircraft, helicopters, and eventually unmanned aerial vehicles.    Possible…

  Aviation workers under the aegis of National Union of Air Transport Association Employees (NUATE) and Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) shut activities at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, albeit temporarily as they protested the planned concession of four of the major airports across the country. The four aerodromes slated for concession are the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, the Port-Harcourt International Airport and…

 The airlines in the Lufthansa group – Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines – will be even a more attractive option for winter holidaymakers and business travellers this winter. As always, passengers can rely on the high standard of service, quality and reliability of the Lufthansa Group.   In the forthcoming 2016/2017 winter flight timetable, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will offer its customers precisely 19,838 flights each week…

Gulf carrier Qatar Airways is in the process of firming up order for the purchase of Boeing fighter jets. The order which was delayed by the Qatari government could now be sealed on Friday. Consequently, Qatar Airways and Boeing (BA.N) have concluded plans to hold a press conference on Friday, a spokeswoman for Qatar Airways told Reuters, as a big sale of Boeing wide-body jetliners looked close to being clinched. If the deal is finalised,…