Air traffic engineers elect new exco five years after

Air traffic engineers elect new exco five years after

  Members plot new name NATSEA for NAAE The National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) has elected new officials that will pilot the affairs of the body for the next two years. In a well-attended Annual General Meeting/Election held in Kano, Kano State, with theme, “The New Beginning”, Ishaya Dung who polled 125 votes emerged as the new NAAE President, beating his closest contestant, Emelu Chidi Cletus who scored 59 votes. Other elected officials…

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Dana introduces ‘Pay with Dana Miles’

Dana introduces ‘Pay with Dana Miles’

    Dana Air has introduced another customer –centric product called ‘Pay with Dana Miles,’’ as part of efforts to enhance its service delivery to its customers, especially the Dana Miles Members. With the ‘Pay with Dana Miles’ initiative, members of the airlines’ frequent flyer program can now use their miles as they desire for payment of excess baggage, upgrade from economy class to business class, exchange miles for tickets and still get loads of…

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YY Fares Retire after Seven Successful Decades 

YY Fares Retire after Seven Successful Decades 

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the YY Fares will be rescinded from October 31, 2018.   The decision to rescind YY Fares was taken with a vote by the IATA Passenger Tariffs Conference on June 28 2017. The rescinding of YY fares reflects the dramatic transformation that continues to take place in the distribution of airline products.    YY fares are IATA multilateral interlineable fares. Established in 1945, they successfully enabled consumers to purchase a…

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Ethiopian to Include Kaduna in its Vast Global Network

Ethiopian to Include Kaduna in its Vast Global Network

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s most profitable airline has finalised preparations to start scheduled thrice weekly services to Kaduna, Nigeria, as of August 1st, 2017. Kaduna, located in north-western Nigeria, is a trade center and a major transportation hub for the surrounding agricultural areas with its rail and road junction. Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, said: “We are pleased to commence scheduled operation to Kaduna; a fifth city in the Federal Republic of Nigeria. As a…

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FlyBoku.com launches Youth Entrepreneurship,  Empowerment Tourism Training Program

FlyBoku.com launches Youth Entrepreneurship,  Empowerment Tourism Training Program

FlyBoku.com has announced the official launch of its aviation and tourism business training program which is mainly designed for youths with passion for travel business. The first/Pilot training was held 0n the 21s of June 2017 at the company’s head office at 7, Saka Tinubu VI Lagos. The Chairman and Founder of FlyBoku.com, Mr. Abiola Lawal (a.k.a. Mr. Boku), while speaking at the Opening Session of the Training exercise expressed his passion for the Nigerian youths…

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China Aviation inks 140 Airbus aircraft deal

China Aviation inks 140 Airbus aircraft deal

 China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed with Airbus a General Terms Agreement (GTA) for the purchase of a total of 140 aircraft.  The agreement comprises of 100 A320 Family aircraft and 40 A350 XWB Family aircraft, reflecting the strong demand of Chinese airlines in all market segments including domestic, low cost, regional and international long haul.   The GTA was signed in Berlin by Tom Enders, Airbus CEO, and Sun Bo, Executive Vice President…

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Global Air Freight Demand Increases 13% in May

Global Air Freight Demand Increases 13% in May

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonnekilometers (FTKs), grew 12.7% in May 2017 compared to the year-earlier period.  This was up from the 8.7% annual growth recorded in April 2017 and is more than three times higher than the five year average growth rate of 3.8%.   Freight capacity, measured in available freight tonne kilometers (AFTKs), grew by 5.2% year-on-year in May 2017.   The continued growth of air freight demand is consistent with an improvement in world trade. This, in turn,corresponds with new global export…

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BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS  “THE WHITE” COMPANY

BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS  “THE WHITE” COMPANY

British Airways has announced plans to give customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through a partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand, The White Company.   The iconic British retailer will supply bedding and amenity kits in Club World as part of the airline’s £400m customer investment plan, with a focus on excellence in the premium cabins and more choice and quality for all.   Later this year, customers travelling in Club World between Heathrow and…

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Virgin Atlantic airlifts three million passengers out of Nigeria since 2001

Virgin Atlantic airlifts three million passengers out of Nigeria since 2001

1 Way Sale Fare Return Sale Fare in Upper Class, Premium Economy and Economy   Since the route started, sixteen years ago to the day, Virgin Atlantic Airways said it has airlifted have around three million passengers between London Heathrow and Lagos.   According to the management of the airline, “To celebrate the airlines 16 years in Nigeria we are going on sale so more people can experience the Virgin Atlantic experience. Virgin Atlantic will…

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