Aviation

Operates 19 weekly flights from South Africa    Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Airlink, further expanding its presence in Southern Africa as the largest carrier to operate from the region. The agreement with Airlink will provide passengers seamless connectivity via Cape Town, and Johannesburg to more than 20 regional destinations in Southern Africa including; Gaborone, Maun, Tete, Port Elizabeth, Lusaka, Harare and Victoria Falls. Qatar Airways’ passengers will benefit from access to…

Project to be delivered Feb. 2021- Sirika   The Federal Government in its effort to keep focusing on safety critical element in and around airports in the country has begun reconstruction of an abandoned Taxiway Bravo (Taxiway B) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika who was in Lagos to inspect the commencement of works on the taxiway B confirmed through his twitter handle: @hadisirika, that reconstruction has commenced…

Workers denied remuneration, gets haphazard salaries After they failed to reach a resolution with the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), aviation unions yesterday embarked on a warning strike over labour related matters. This is coming as the workers condemned the concession plan of four of the most lucrative airport terminals. They said that if the concession plan is allowed to go on as planned, it would be detrimental on the over 12,500…

Facility aims to raise airport’s capacity to reach 20 million passengers by 2025 The Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has cut the ribbon on the East Expansion project, which extends over an area of 4,000 square meters and includes new passenger, duty free, F&B and security facilities. The project cost 40 million dirhams ($11m) and will raise the airport’s capacity from around 13 million to 20 million passengers a year by 2025. In addition to new…

Surprise move sees Aer Lingus CEO Sean Doyle step in to replace Cruz Alex Cruz will step down as British Airways’ CEO with immediate effect to be replaced by Aer Lingus CEO Sean Doyle, parent group IAG announced today. IAG chief executive Luis Gallego, who recently took over from Willie Walsh, made the reshuffle and appointed Aer Lingus’ chief corporate affairs officer, Donal Moriarty, as BA’s interim CEO.   “We’re navigating the worst crisis faced…

Survival, recovery require govts’ engagement at highest levels The Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) has warned that Southern Africa’s economic recovery and future growth, along with nearly five million jobs in the region are in jeopardy as a result of the continued imposition of inconsistent and arbitrary restrictions on air travel. At the same time, AASA called for the region’s governments to prioritise support for their entire air transport and tourism industries, including private…

Alarm bells are ringing as global airlines are set to lose up to $70bn in 2021, this is coming as carriers around the world will hemorrhage around $77 billion of cash in the second half of 2020, equivalent to $13 billion a month, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Despite desperate attempts by airlines to slash costs by 50% and a general resumption of flights in the second quarter of 2020, IATA estimates…

Star Orient (Aviation) Nigeria, a leading indigenous aviation services company has repositioned for improved efficiencies and competitiveness by strengthening its Board of Directors through the appointment of experienced professionals into its leadership. According to the firm, “We are pleased to welcome Mr. Trenchard Isaac Adewole and Col Richard Westley (rtd) OBE to Star Orient at such a challenging but yet exciting time as we continue to drive our growth strategy and build deeper relationships with…

It is frustration galore for many Nigerians arriving the country from overseas as they complain about the cumbersome and difficult procedures they have had to face for the COVID-19 test on arrival. Some of the passengers have alleged cases of duplicated charges for the COVID- 19 tests yet they end up not being tested as the designated labs cannot be found. Even when found, some of the labs are beyond reach. In one video seen…