Aviation

IATA frowns at govts policies to air travel recovery   Top airline executives are becoming increasingly frustrated as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to hamper the recovery of travel demand. This is at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments to work together to come up with alternatives to blanket border closures and quarantine measures. “Protecting their citizens must be the top priority of governments,” said Alexandre…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments to work together to urgently find ways to re-establish global connectivity by re-opening borders and to continue with relief measures to sustain airlines during the COVID-19 crisis. IATA’s call reflects deep industry frustration as government policies such as closed borders, travel restrictions and quarantines continue to annihilate travel demand. The clearing house for over 290 global airlines said this was evident in a disappointing “peak…

House of Representatives has appealed to aviation workers to sheath their sword and prepare to present their grievances against the airports’ concession before the National Assembly. House of Representatives Committee Chairman on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji who was reacting to the peaceful protest embarked by the aviation unions on Monday assured them that both committees of the Senate and House of Representatives would assiduously intervene in the matter as soon as possible. He commended the workers…

The first commercial flight between Israel and the UAE will take place on Monday afternoon in an expression of improving relations between the two states after an agreement struck earlier this month. It has been reported that the flight will travel through Saudi Arabian airspace but Saudi authorities have not yet confirmed whether permission has been granted. A return flight from Abu Dhabi will operate on Tuesday. Israel’s flag carrier, El Al, will operate the…

One week to resumption of international flight operations, the Nigerian Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) MMIA is embarking on combing of the terminal for drugs hidden in and around the terminal. The NDLEA Airport Commander, Ahmadu Garba in a chat with reporters said, the about six sniffer dogs would be deployed for the exercise and replaced with another set after some minutes for effective coverage. “We have enough dogs for the agency at a particular…

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB)  has  commenced investigation into the accident involving a Helicopter Bell 206B3 with the Nationality registration Marks 5N-BQW operated by Quorum Aviation coming from Port Harcourt to Lagos, which occurred on the 28 August, 2020 at the Opebi Area of Ikeja Lagos. The Bureau is also soliciting assistance from the public to know that we would be amenable to receiving any video clip, relevant evidence, or information any members of the public…

Africa’s biggest airline, Ethiopian Airlines has successfully completed a new passenger terminal at its hub Addis Ababa Bole International Airport with emphasis on Bio Security and Bio Safety measures. The new terminal has check-in hall with sixty check-in counters, thirty self-check-in kiosks, ten self-bag drop/SBD/, sixteen immigration counters with more e-gate provisions, sixteen central security screening areas for departing passengers are the new faces of the airport. In addition, it has three contact gates for…

Decries failure to airlift home-bound Nigerians Despite hitches that truncated the plan by Federal Government to set up an airline for the country three years ago, Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, said the government was on course to pursue the dream of bequeathing a national carrier to Nigeria. He said the project was on course, adding that the aspiration of Nigerians is to grow efficiency and status to be able to compete with any airline in…