Aviation

Travel Agencies Close Shops We’ve Cancelled New York Trip –Family The economic situation in the country has undoubtedly taken a toll on summer travel following the raise in air tickets. While some have postponed their trips, others have outright cancelled theirs until when the situation improves. A frequent traveller, Adeyinka Johnson, blamed himself for making his booking rather too late, saying he left it too late. He stated that he had always taken his family…

Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has reiterated its commitment to superior on-time performance which was the core of its excellent services, when it took to the skies on November 10, 2008.  According to the Accountable Manager of the airline, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, Dana Air, has always taken the lead in ensuring that passengers get to their destinations on schedule,  but recent delays due shortage in fuel supply has not really helped its flight services to the flying…

*Marketers ration JET A1 supply    Aviation fuel scarcity has again hit the nation’s aviation industry as airlines are currently experiencing shortage of the commodity. Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Arik Air has also confirmed the development by alerting air travellers of severe aviation fuel (JET A1) scarcity. The airline said the scarcity became evident few days ago when oil marketers started rationing JET A1 supply to airlines stating limited stock at the depots. The situation…

In a bid to provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience, American flag carrier airline, Delta Airlines would commence the deployment of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) baggage tracking technology across its system, including between Lagos Murtala Muhammed International Airport and Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The move will provide Nigerian customers with improved real-time tracking of luggage throughout the travel experience.  Delta remains the only U.S. carrier to operate nonstop service between…

    Scores a hat trick   One of the world’s recognisable brands,  Emirates has yet again shown why it is the best airline as the carrier was today named the World’s Best Airline 2016 at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016. The airline equally scored a hat trick by bagging the awards for World’s Best Inflight Entertainment for a record 12th consecutive year, and Best Airline in the Middle East. Based on the…

America’s flag carrier airline, Delta has announced pre-tax income for the June 2016 quarter was $1.7 billion, a $42 million increase over June 2015 quarter.  Adjusted net income was $1.1 billion or $1.47 per diluted share.   “The Delta people again delivered another quarter of solid profitability, superior operational performance and great customer service, continuing to strengthen our brand and our foundation for the future,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer.  “As we look…

South African Airways (SAA) has raked in a number of awards confirming its position as the leading airline on the African continent when it comes to brand recognition and innovative product offering. The most prominent of these awards is the 2016 Skytrax award for Best Airline in Africa, which SAA has now won for the fourteenth year in a row. The Skytrax awards, the brainchild of an independent aviation research organisation, have become an institution…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced training of newly recruited staff as part of the authority’s commitment to entrench safety and security in the nation’s airports. The Managing Director of FAAN, Saleh Dunoma stated this in Lagos following an unscheduled visit to the FAAN Training School where the training is taking place. The FAAN is currently training 240 newly recruited employees into the Aviation Security (AVSEC) and the Airport Rescue and Fire…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and The African Union Commission (AU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand strategic cooperation to further the continent’s economic and social development with the benefits of safe, efficient and sustainable air transport in Africa. The MoU was signed by IATA’s Director General Tony Tyler and AU’s Commissioner for Infrastructure and Energy, Dr. Elham Mahmoud Ahmed Ibrahim. The MoU focuses on the exchange of information, expertise and capabilities…

*Firm projects $3tr narrow-body sales Boeing’s newest aircraft, the 737 Max, was on display to the public for the first time this week at the Farnborough Airshow as the United States aerospace giant approaches its hundredth birthday, with orders remaining strong. The 737 family is Boeing’s most successful aircraft range and the latest Max model – which is due to be delivered in 2017 with launch customer Southwest Airlines – was borne out the desire…