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Imo Air operated by Dana Air has commenced recruitment of indigenes of the state to occupy various positions in the airline as promised by Governor Rochas Okorocha, during the launch of the airline on 24 of January, 2017. During the interview which commenced in the first week of February, over …
Read More »9 NCAA Inspectors Qualify As ICAO Instructors
Nine Inspectors of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have qualified and duly certified as International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Instructors, PM news reports. The General Manager, Public Relations, NCAA, Mr Sam Adurogboye, said this in Lagos on Sunday. Adurogboye said the Certified Instructors are: Dr W.T. Haggai (Head, Aero-medical …
Read More »Air India claims first journey around the world with all-women crew
An Indian airline says it has made the first passenger journey around the world operated by an all-women crew. The Air India flight departed from New Delhi to San Francisco on Monday and returned to the Indian capital on Friday. The Boeing 777 flew over the Pacific Ocean on its …
Read More »Ethiopian Signs Codeshare Agreement with Air Namibia
Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, concluded a codeshare agreement with Air Namibia on February 21st, 2017. The codeshare agreement covers Ethiopian thrice weekly services to Windhoek and the services of both airlines beyond their respective hubs. The agreement will allow both airlines to expand their global network through the …
Read More »Abuja airport to be shut Tuesday night
The Federal Government has approved the temporary closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, with effect from the midnight of Tuesday March 7. This is to enable the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to carry out a major rehabilitation of the runway at the airport. The Managing Director …
Read More »Aviation unions protest appointment of FAAN GM
According to Punch,Aviation unions on Thursday protested the Federal Government’s appointment of the General Manager in-charge of Finance for the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria and the National Association …
Read More »Kenyan airline boss arrested on fraud charges
The founder of a Kenyan start-up Baracuda Airways has been arrested on allegations of fraud according to The Star newspaper. John Majiwa has been charged with scamming more than 40 investors out of almost $2 million. The newspaper quoted the Kenyan Flying Squad, which deals with serious crimes, as saying …
Read More »Job losses loom at Arik Air-PUNCH
Following the takeover of Arik Air by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria and a reduction in its flight operations due to fleet reduction, some workers of the carrier may soon lose their jobs, sources have said. A source within the airline, said there were rumours that the company’s over …
Read More »Aerotask Engaged to Support AMCON in Arik Air Restructuring and Turnaround
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) has engaged Aerotask as its strategic advisor in its restructuring and turnaround of Arik Air. Aerotask has been engaged to provide a broad range of advisory services, from managing negotiations with creditors, appraising and protecting assets, to advising the bank on the airlines …
Read More »Two African-American women pilots make history
Two Delta A320/319 pilots made history over the weekend, flying Delta’s first mainline flight with two African-American female pilots in the flight deck. Atlanta-based First Officer Dawn Cook learned that Detroit-based Captain Stephanie Johnson, Delta’s first African-American female captain, would be flying out of Detroit last Sunday and reached out to Johnson …
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