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United invested over $32 billion across business since 2021

Posted on December 3, 2024December 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

United, airport authority celebrate airline’s growth, $500m Dulles Concourse E transformation America’s mega carrier United Airlines has invested more than $32 billion across its business since 2021. The Washington Dulles International Airport expansion and modernization follows similar investments at airport facilities in Denver, Houston, and Newark, and is part of the airline’s United Next plan to invest in infrastructure, people, and technology. This is coming as United and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), celebrate growth Tuesday celebrated the airline’s…

VistaJet Connects China-Africa Business Ties, Propels Cross-Continental Commerce

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

VistaJet’s President of Europe and Africa, Philippe Scalabrini said the role of private aviation does not stop at air mobility, adding that not only it is the safest and most efficient way for point-to-point travel, but it also brings the world together and opens the door to deep collaborations and exploring new opportunities. He further noted that every day VistaJet is trusted by world leaders because it focuses on what it does best – providing…

Bernard: My journey into the travel business world

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Bankole Bernard, the Group Managing Director (GMD) of Finchglow Holdings is an unassuming personality and one who ventured into the travel industry to not only change the narrative but to leave a lasting legacy for generations unborn. Bernard was so passionate about the aviation and travel sector that he left a lucrative banking job to take a plunge into an unfamiliar terrain which has seen his little beginning transform into a conglomerate of monumental proportions….

Exploring the economics of private jet charter business

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Private jet demand is booming as charter rather than ownership is becoming a cost-cutting measure for the wealthy and busy CEOs, writes, WOLE SHADARE Hard times The reality of the harsh global economy is making the ownership of private jets no longer something multi-billionaires now fancy. Even people who are not in the billionaire club but had once desired to own their jets as a result of the enormous financial resources they are surrounded with no…

Team ramps up aviacargo business in Nigeria, visits Ghana

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The desire to make Nigeria rise in rating in aviacargo business is truly on course as a team of experts in cargo has visited Ghana to understudy the country’s cargo export with a view to boosting the country’s revenue through cargo. Nigeria is currently ranked number five in Africa behind aviacargo Leaders Kenya, Egypt South Africa, and Ethiopia. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos ranks fifth in…

Airbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Scherer to report to Faury Nomination to ensure dedicated operational focus Aircraft maker, Airbus has announced a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. This has seen Christian Scherer become Commercial Aircraft Business CEO. Airbus CEO, Guillaume Faury said since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period…