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Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000 

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Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000 

Awaits three others, customers make 1,340  A350-1000 orders Sept 2024     Ethiopia’s national carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African-based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. To date, Ethiopian Airlines operates…

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Leveraging travel with sports: Adeboya wins Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup series

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Leveraging travel with sports: Adeboya wins Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup series

Amolegbe, Daisi Olotu win second, third positions Victors to compete in grand finals in Turkiye   In a bid to combine leisure with sports development, Turkish Airlines with the biggest connections in the global airline business held the 9th Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup tournament bringing together golf talents across the country. The corporate golf tournament is globally renowned and continues to draw high-profile participants, serving as a vibrant intersection of sport, business, and global…

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

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Plaudits for Acting DG NCAA, Najomo for aviation sector reform

Plaudits have come the way of the Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for reforms he has brought to the agency. The commendation is coming from the spokesman for African Aviation Renaissance Group (AARG), Comrade Akanbi Adimula, adding that the NCAA has once again reinforced the time-tested solution to the challenge of leadership and position mismatch in our national life. Adimula stated that in early 2024 when the Minister of Aviation effected changes…

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Ibom Air acquires two CRJ 900 aircraft

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Ibom Air acquires two CRJ 900 aircraft

Ibom Air has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ  900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE. The formal reception took place today in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft was received by Pastor Umo Eno, the Governor of Akwa Ibom State. Governor Umo Eno stated, “The addition of these two CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft is an assurance of our administration’s  continuous support for Ibom Air and a strict adherence…

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Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

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Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has clarified that the responsibility of the owners of private airstrips rests with just the building of the runway and terminal building, adding the facility, after that is completely handed over to the Federal Government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that controls the country’s airspace. Keyamo clarified a motion moved by a House of Representative member calling on the Minister to revoke the…

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

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NCAA’s prompt passenger complaint resolution extolled

  The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has reaffirmed the integrity and capabilities of its consumer protection directorate staff to promptly and adequately address passengers’ complaints at airports across the country and urged passengers to approach them whenever the need arises. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection Directorate,  Mr. Michael Achimugu explained that following the launch of the consumer protection portal on September 19th 2024, passengers’ experience, service delivery and responses from airlines…

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NCAA: Crashed helicopter misconstrued for ‘scrap’ says aircraft airworthy

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NCAA: Crashed helicopter misconstrued for ‘scrap’ says aircraft airworthy

NCAA unveils record of crashed helicopter The Acting Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo said the record of the details of the crashed S76C+Helicopter at the Bonny Finima last week was entirely different from the one described as ‘scrap’ by a section of the media, describingthe entire narrative as false. Najomo who spoke with Aviation Metric Wednesday morning said the media was free to get the details and history of the…

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Ground Handlers: Battling high charges amid existential threat

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Ground Handlers: Battling high charges amid existential threat

The aviation ground handling sector is at a crossroads. Its survival can no longer be sustained with the current handling charges. They face an existential threat, writes, WOLE SHADARE Critical role Ground handling plays a crucial role in the aviation industry. It encompasses various services provided on the ground to ensure the smooth operation of flights. In aviation, the term “ground handling” refers to the wide range of services provided to facilitate an aircraft flight or…

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Boeing to develop credit facility for Nigerian airlines to facilitate operating leases

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Boeing to develop credit facility for Nigerian airlines to facilitate operating leases

To partner Banks in Nigeria, Africa Trade Investment insurance, Invites Minister, operators, others to Dublin for summit   Aircraft giant, Boeing said it has been working with several banks in Nigeria and Africa Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to develop a Credit Enhancement product specifically for Nigeria to facilitate operating leases by providing an additional layer of security to global lessors who may have shown interest in the region. The American company is equally coordinating…

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IATA to Offer Digital Currencies in Financial Settlement Systems

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IATA to Offer Digital Currencies in Financial Settlement Systems

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it will offer digital currencies in the financial settlement systems it operates for the aviation industry. “Digitalization impacts many aspects of our daily lives, including the currency we use. With the increasing use of digital currencies, IATA’s industry financial settlement systems must adapt to support the needs of those using our services,” said Muhammad Albakri, IATA’s Senior Vice President for Financial Settlement and Distribution Services. The first…

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