by Harrison M. Musonda Watching the last of the former Zambia Airways Corporation planes take off and soar into the Zambian airspace for the last time over the eastern skies after it took off from Lusaka International Airport was the most painful experience that those who has watched the same …
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Trade unions in the aviation sector yesterday, at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, protested against the proposed concession of four major airports. The Nation has reported. The protest was organised by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and …
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The Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja (NAIA) recorded 2.26 million passengers and 35,728 aircraft movement in the first half of this year. Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, Deputy General Manager (Corporate Affairs), of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), released the data as contained in the Passenger and Aircraft Movement Statistics …
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A Federal High Court in Abuja on Wednesday dismissed an application by a former Minister of Aviation, Stella Oduah, asking for an order stopping the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission and the police from arresting her with respect to ongoing investigation into corruption allegation against her. Oduah had filed the …
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Airbus logged 144 bookings during August for its best-selling A320 jetliner families in both the New Engine Option (NEO) and Current Engine Option (CEO) versions, while the 61 aircraft deliveries from its A320, A330, A350 XWB and A380 product lines marked a record volume for a month of August. Leading …
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From its conception, the A350 XWB aircraft was designed to set new standards and shape the future of air travel. With more than a year and a half of commercial service under its belt, the newest member of Airbus’ market leading widebody family is living up to this reputation as …
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Hilton Worldwide has signed a management agreement with Quality Inspection and Testing Services (QUITS) Limited to open a 350-room and suite hotel at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja. The hotel will open in 2023 to join Hilton’s growing African portfolio. Senior vice president, development, Hilton Worldwide, Patrick Fitzgibbon said: …
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The Federal Government has listed two jets in the Presidential fleet for immediate sale. The jets: Falcon 7x and Hawker 4000, were advertised on page 35 of Tuesday’s Thisday Newspapers The adverts showed the performance and specifications of the jets, which indicated that they were still in good condition. Interested buyers …
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The 152 International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) member states have voted for Nigeria to secure a Council Seat in the Part II Category. Capt. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State, Aviation, confirmed the development in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos on Tuesday Nigeria secured …
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Qatar Airways to become the first Airline to meet ICAO 2021 Flight Tracking Recommendations, In Patnership With Aireon And Flightaware Qatar Airways announced today it will be the global launch customer of GlobalBeacon(sm), a technology solution by Aireon LLC and FlightAware, designed to provide up-to-the minute global tracking of all …
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