Airline

Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness World Records as ‘Most Countries Flown’ to by an Airline

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Turkish Airlines Sets Guinness World Records as ‘Most Countries Flown’ to by an Airline

Turkish Airlines, which has held the title of flying to most countries in the world since 2012, has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the record holder. The national flag carrier has successfully achieved the Guinness World Records™ title for the “Most Countries Flown to by an Airline”. The record certificate was presented at Santiago Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport following Turkish Airlines’ inaugural flight to Chile. The ceremony was attended by Turkish…

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TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 aircraft

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TAAG Angola Airlines takes delivery of its first A220 aircraft

Angola’s leading airline and flag carrier, TAAG Angola Airlines, has taken delivery of its first A220, an A220-300 from the Airbus Mirabel site, in Canada. The aircraft is on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL). The addition of the A220 to the fleet of the state-owned airline is a further step in its modernisation and growth path, which includes a more versatile fleet. The aircraft livery features the PALANCA (black antelope considered a national…

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SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed with ASISTIM acquisition

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SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed with ASISTIM acquisition

  SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations-as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services.   This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone.   This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering…

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Nigeria’s airline domestic market strongest in Africa-AFRAA

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Nigeria’s airline domestic market strongest in Africa-AFRAA

….High fuel cost, MRO challenges hamper region’s carrier growth The Secretary-General of African Airlines Association (AFRAA) comprising 44 carriers, Abdérahmane Berthé said only Nigeria has a strong domestic market and intercontinental market in the whole of Africa, stressing that he hopes to see Nigeria having an airline which will also cover the continent like the Ethiopian Airlines is doing today. With over about 12 airlines consisting of Aero Contractors, Azman, Arik, Overland, United Nigeria, Rano, Ibom Air,…

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NUATE to picket airlines over failure to allow workers’ union

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NUATE to picket airlines over failure to allow workers’ union

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has threatened to picket disclosed offices of airlines operating in the country that have refused to allow their staff to join trade unions of their choice. NUATE said it is against labour law for some airlines to make employment conditioned upon not joining a trade union adding that those who threaten workers with sack if they join the unions are working against Nigerian laws. Speaking at the…

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Qatar Airways’ GCEO Outlines Ambitious Future For Airline

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Qatar Airways’ GCEO Outlines Ambitious Future For Airline

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – including the introduction of new first-class cabins on some of its fleet. In an exclusive interview…

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Dana takes delivery of aircraft from maintenance, named most innovative airline

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Dana takes delivery of aircraft from maintenance, named most innovative airline

Dana Air has been named the Most Innovative Airline of the year 2023 at the prestigious Nigerian Business Leadership Awards held at the Landmark Events Center in Lagos. The Nigerian Business Leadership Awards, renowned for celebrating outstanding business leaders, organizations, and individuals, focuses on recognizing entities that excel through innovative products, excellent services, and visionary executive leadership. The selection process for the Most Innovative Airline of the Year involved a thorough assessment conducted by the…

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