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The electronic devices ban has been lifted for Royal Jordanian’s flights from Amman’s Queen Alia International Airport to the U.S. effective today July 9, 2017. RJ President/CEO Stefan Pichler said: “Enhanced security measures are now implemented to meet the requirements of the US Department of Homeland Security’s new security guidelines …

In line with International Civil Aviation Organisation(ICAO)Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPS), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded a four-week on-the-job Training (OJT) for 48 Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Cadets of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, abelnewsng reports. According to NAMA ,the OJT exercise which took …

The move would help the airline to reduce wastage National passenger carrier Air India on Monday said that it has stopped serving non-vegetarian meals to passengers on board its domestic flights’ economy class segment. “Air India has taken a conscious decision not to have non-vegetarian meal in economy class on its …

The electronics ban on Emirates flights has been lifted with immediate effect   Dubai-based airlines, Emirates issued a statement on Wednesday morning that the electronics ban on their flights has been lifted with immediate effect,khaleej tiimes reports.

  As part of its expansion drive, Medview Airline is to commence flight operations to Ilorin, the Kwara capital on July 10, 2017, abelnewsng reports. A statement issued by the airline’s Media Consultant, Mr.  Obuke Oyibotha, stated that the carrier   would operate three flights a week, which are scheduled to …

The Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission and SystemSpecs have hailed the pioneering efforts of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, a member of The Resort Group, for the success of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, which turned 10 recently. In separate letters to the BASL, the two organisations said the resilience of …

British Airways today announced its plans to give customers a great night’s sleep in the sky through a partnership with the luxury lifestyle brand, The White Company. The iconic British retailer will supply bedding and amenity kits in Club World as part of the airline’s £400m customer investment plan, with a focus …

A Nigerian boy identified as Emmanuel Ugochukwu survived freezing temperatures after stowing away in the front wheels of Medview Aircraft from Lagos to London and back. According to Sahara Reporters, he got on the plane on Saturday, July 1. Details later…

  Ever heard of a standing seat? A Colombian airline is considering an innovative way of making flying even cheaper — by removing seats and making passengers, with these seats. In the past, the airlines already voiced their plan to make flying accessible to more people.  In 2003, Airbus came up with an …

A United Airlines plane has been evacuated after it landed at a Colorado airport with one of its engines on fire, 9news reports. The jet, operated by regional carrier SkyWest Airlines, was reportedly alight as it approached landing at Denver International Airport about 2.20pm (local time) yesterday. All passengers were evacuated …