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Plane maker sued, report paints graphic last minute before tragedy Boeing’s reputation plunges   The Ethiopian Airlines plane that crashed last month nosedived several times before it hit the ground, a preliminary report has said. The crash claimed the lives of 157 passengers including two eminent Nigerians, Professor Pius Adesanmi and Ambassador Abiodun Bashua Pilots “repeatedly” followed procedures recommended by Boeing before the crash,  according to the first official report into the tragedy. Despite their efforts, pilots “were…

  Airline reveals five new “Flying Icons” that represent its customers and workforce It follows the announcement that the airline will achieve 50:50 gender balance in its leadership by 2022 Virgin Atlantic is saying farewell to its Flying Lady and welcoming five new “Flying Icons” to adorn its brand new A350-1000 fleet. The high flyers are a diverse range of men and women representing modern Britain, rolled out on four brand new A350-1000 aircraft this year,…

Aircraft fleet estimated to reach 67 Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace set a continental record with a firm order for 10 brand new Embraer 195-E2 aircraft. The deal which was unveiled today during Embraer Business Meeting with the Aviation World in Port Louis, Mauritius, makes Air Peace the first to order the brand of jets in the whole of Africa, thereby becoming the official launch customer of the brand of aircraft in Africa. The…

  Despite its slow start, Nigeria’s aviation, in the first quarter of 2019 shows that the sector is in for a roller coaster ride, as early signs signify good tidings for an industry that has huge potential to blossom. WOLE SHADARE writes Slow start The aviation industry in first quarter 2019 started rather slowly for obvious reasons. It was an election year. Activities shifted to the political turf where the election of any particular candidate could shape…

Agency’s revenue may rise by N16bn   There are indications that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) could begin the implementation of the proposed new Passenger Service Charge (PSC), as pressure on the authority by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in FAAN mounts. But spokeswoman for FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, recently said the agency was yet to arrive at a new charge, as it is still consulting with relevant stakeholders on the matter….

  Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has concluded plans to host a two-day Stakeholders Forum to review its proposed  Civil Aviation Regulations of 2019, on the 4th and 5th April 2019 at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos State. The aim of the Forum is to engage stakeholders on the proposed amendments to the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations, 2016 and discuss the promotion of aviation safety. This Forum will attract stakeholders from different segments of…

A preliminary report into the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in which 157 people died will be ready today, the Ethiopian foreign ministry said. No details were provided about exactly when the report would be released, or what it might contain. Foreign ministry spokesman Nebiat Getachew said the transport ministry would release “a preliminary report into its investigation” of the March 10 tragedy in which a Boeing 737 Max plane crashed shortly after taking…

…To Commence Flight Operation To Nigeria and Establish Embassy In Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has hinted on the discussion with Cape Verde on the plan  to begin air transport relationship in line with existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement between the two countries. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika made the disclosure after a meeting with Cape Verde representatives during a sideline meeting at the just concluded the First ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial…

Members of the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) have elected new executive officers at its Biennial General Meeting held alongside its annual symposium. The event which held on March 28, 2019 at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos with the theme: “Cyber Threat In Aviation Industry: The Role of ATSEPS” saw Anthony Nwose of the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) re-elected as the Chairman and KIlasho Ibrahim as…