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Delta partners luxury champagne brand Taittinger at 100 years

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Champagne pairs well with celebrations, so it’s fitting that Delta is partnering with Maison Taittinger as the airline celebrates its centennial year. Together, Delta and Taittinger combine the airline’s commitment to world-class service with the Champagne house’s legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. Marking a historic milestone for both brands, this partnership sets a new standard for in-flight hospitality during Delta’s centennial year. “Not all Champagne is created equal. Taittinger is Champagne for those who know…

Aligbe:300% aviation ground handling charge justified

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA brokers truce, suggests 15% discount on tariff A former spokesman of liquidated Nigeria Airways and aviation consultant, Mr. Chris Aligbe has weighed in on the face-off between airlines and aviation ground handling companies over increased in ground handling charges, saying the increment was justified in view of high cost of operations and other challenges. It costs N75, 000 to handle a B737 aircraft which had been the cost for some years. The ground handlers…

Arik Air bags airline of the Year 2024 award

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air has been honoured with the award of the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, who represented the Minister at the 11th edition of the Aviation Workers Week held…

Qatar Airways Holidays Launches UEFA Champions League Final 2025 Travel Packages

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, is turning football fans’ dreams into a reality with the launch of exclusive travel packages for the world’s most prestigious club competition match, the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, the award-winning airline is proud to announce a limited opportunity for fans to secure complete travel packages which include flights, hotel accommodation and match tickets to the final,…

Turkish Airlines Launches Global Holiday Package

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, has launched its comprehensive package holiday brand globally, offering travellers a seamless way to plan and book their trips in one place. The launch event held at The Peninsula London Hotel welcomed numerous distinguished guests from around the world, marking a strategic expansion for the brand. Holidaymakers can now arrange flights, hotels, tours, activities, car rentals, airport transfers, insurance and more through holidays.turkishairlines.com with…

The man, Ismaila, new NCAT Rector

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The very rich profile and pedigree of the new Rector/CE lends credence to President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s inclination to having square pegs in square holes. Dr. Danjuma Adamu Ismaila is a consummate academician and an administrator of repute. He holds a B.Sc and MBA degrees from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University and a PhD thesis on, “The impact of International Air Transport Liberalisation: the case for Nigeria“ from the University of Huddersfield United Kingdom. His…

Aviation Minister Grants Air Algerie Approval For Algiers–Abuja-Douala Flights

Posted on February 18, 2025February 19, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…pledges Smooth Process for Air Algérie The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has granted approval to Air Algerie new flight route from Algiers-Abuja-Douala. This was disclosed when the Ambassador of Algeria, Mezoued Hocine paid a courtesy visit to the seeking approval for Air Algérie’s new flight route from Algiers-Abuja-Douala, scheduled to launch on April 6th as the airline’s 7th route in Africa. A statement from the Minister’s office noted that…

Airbus signs Flight Hour Services contract for Ethiopian Airlines’ A350 fleet

Posted on February 17, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airbus has signed a seven-year Flight Hour Services (FHS) contract with Ethiopian Airlines for the comprehensive maintenance of its fleet of 24 Airbus A350 aircraft, including both the A350-900 and A350-1000 models. This agreement will provide Ethiopian Airlines with dedicated on-site stock in Addis-Ababa, access to Airbus material pools worldwide, as well as repair and engineering support for a wide range of critical rotable parts. By leveraging Airbus’ extensive engineering expertise, Ethiopian Airlines will benefit…

Three passengers arrested over threat to Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Posted on February 13, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Smuggled alcohol onboard flight Three passengers who engaged in unruly behavior on Air Peace’s flight from London were on Wednesday arrested by security operatives at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Their disruptive actions were said to have threatened the safety of the flight, passengers and crew. Aside from that, the individuals openly consumed a bottle of rum they had brought onboard, an act described as serious airport security breach. The airline said security…

NAMA scales ICPC anti-corruption hurdle, scores 76.7% ACTU effectiveness index

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has scaled the high integrity hurdle that encourages anti-corruption and transparency in the discharge of its duties. Consequently, the agency has received a letter of commendation from the Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) Effectiveness Index exercise in Federal Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) carried out by the ICPC last year. Farouk, NAMA MD In a Post Deployment letter to NAMA dated February 6th, 2025, the agency said “sequel to…

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