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Delta capitalises on ‘Open Skies’ launches New York-Lagos flight

Posted on August 21, 2017August 21, 2017 by Wole Shadare

United States Airline, Delta Air has decided to take full advantage of ‘Open Skies’ agreement between her and Nigeria as the carrier is set to launch three weekly nonstop flights from Lagos to New York-JFK, effective March 25, 2018. The air pact allows both nations to designate as many airlines as possible between them. Arik Air flew the Nigerian flag to New York until recently when it ceased operations to New York, owing to…

Govt. restructures directorates in NAMA, two directors to go

Posted on August 20, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Shops for Director of Finance US begins audit of Nigeria’s aviation The Federal Government has concluded plans to carry out slight restructuring in some of the aviation agencies, especially the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) as two directors (names withheld) are set to lose their jobs. A top official of NAMA who spoke to Woleshadare.net under strict condition of anonymity because he was not authorised to speak to the media said the affected…

Emirates to deploy extra flights to Lagos, others for Hajj

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Emirates said it will be operating extra flights to Jeddah to help facilitate travel for thousands of pilgrims this year heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj. The carrier also disclosed that it would be operating Emirates will be operating 45 additional flights to Jeddah and 12 additional flights to Medina from August 17, 2017 until September 11 to help serve the two million pilgrims expected to travel to the Holy City…

Benefits of airport certification, by ACI President

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Certification of the Nigeria’s aerodromes would reduce insurance premium for the airline operators, President, Airport Council International (ACI), Saleh Dunoma, has said. He spoke with woleshadare.net in Lagos. Insurance premium for operators in Nigeria ranks amongst the highest in the world. Aside insurance premium that are most likely to be reduced, the ACI boss said it would give the international aviation community the confidence to operate to the airport. The certification of the airport is based…

FAAN simulates emergency at Abuja airport

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports of Nigeria (FAAN) has carried out a simulation exercise at the airside of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The exercise was aimed at demonstrating the Authority’s readiness to attend to aircraft emergencies of any kind should the need arise. Present at the event was the Representative of the Managing Director (Director of Airport Operations, FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu), who noted that this exercise was meant to confirm that FAAN…

Why establishment of national carrier is desirable, by Ojikutu

Posted on August 17, 2017August 17, 2017 by Wole Shadare

After the demise of the defunct Nigeria Airways, never has the call by Nigerians for a national carrier been given a serious attention by successive government than the desirous of the present government to establish one within the lifespan of its first term. However, discerning minds among the stakeholders in the industry and others within the general travelling public would prefer that whatever the nomenclature that would be given to the planned carrier, be it…

Airline financial results for Q2 2017 robust-IATA report

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Initial airline financial results from Q2 2017 have been more robust than earlier in the year, and suggest that the squeeze on profit margins from higher costs and weak yields peaked in Q1, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Meanwhile, having trended downwards since 2013, the latest monthly data suggest that passenger yields have now started to trend upwards. Exchange rate-adjusted yields were broadly unchanged from their year-ago level in May. The…

Etihad partners Arora at Lakme’ fashion week

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Etihad Airways and Lakmé Fashion Week today announced collaboration with one of the most lauded and inspiring international contemporary designers, Paris-based Manish Arora, who returns to the prestigious Mumbai fashion event after more than five years. The celebrated Indian couturier marks the 10th anniversary of his colourful Paris collection by presenting ‘CosmicLove’ at the Lakmé Fashion Week Winter Festive 2017 on August 19. His show, Etihad Airways Presents Manish Arora, will take the star-studded audience of…

Ethiopian Retrofitted B767-300 Fleet with Flat Bed Seats and WIFI IFE

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines has fully refurbished its Boeing 767-300 ER fleet and available for service on its India, Middle East and Africa destinations. The newly refurbished airplane is fitted with brand new full flat-bed seats in Cloud Nine, modern IFE with high resolution 17 inches screen and in-seat power outlets (inflight entertainment), lighting and other modern cabin products. The carrier said customers in the main cabin will also enjoy new seats, multiple…

Virgin Atlantic launches Entrepreneur Campaign in Nigeria

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Yammama, Ike-Onu the faces of the Nigerian Entrepreneur Campaign Virgin Atlantic has launched a new consumer campaign in Nigeria showcasing Nasir Yammama and Sophia Ike-Onu, the two winners of the Virgin Atlantic and British Council enterprise challenge. The Enterprise Challenge was launched in 2014 as an online competition developed by the British Council Nigeria, and Virgin Atlantic to help young Nigerians reach for the sky. The competition provides a platform for…

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