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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) continued its efforts to bolster worldwide aviation training capacity this week, during the Fourth ICAO Global Aviation Training and TRAINAIR PLUS Symposium in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The event, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines and continuing from 11-13 April, is the first ICAO Global Aviation Training …

A photo of a pilot going above and beyond for a passenger is a breath of fresh air given recent airline horror stories. A photo shared on Instagram shows a Finnair pilot feeding a baby while aboard a flight as a passenger. A member of the flight crew shared the photo …

The Boeing [NYSE: BA] 737 MAX 9 completed its first flight in the skies above Puget Sound. The 737 MAX program achieved the milestone on schedule, beginning a comprehensive flight-test program leading to certification and delivery. “The MAX 9’s first flight is another milestone that continues the program’s strong track …

easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, recently celebrated its fifth anniversary at London Southend Airport. Since its launch at Southend in April 2012, easyJet has flown over four million passengers on over 32,000 flights, and now flies to 15 popular city and holiday destinations across Europe, with the most popular being Amsterdam, …

Qatar Airways wins top accolades at OnBoard Hospitality Awards and at Pax International for new Economy Class kits Qatar Airways has had an award-winning start to April, taking home the top accolade for its new Economy amenity kits at both the OnBoard Hospitality awards and at Pax International last week. …

The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, says repair of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, runway has attained 96 per cent completion. Sirika stated this when he visited the site on Tuesday, one week ahead the proposed reopening of the airport. He said that the work which commenced from …

RwandAir, the national carrier of the Republic of Rwanda is pleased to announce that it will commence three weekly flights to London Gatwick International Airport, in the United Kingdom effective 26th May, 2017. London, one of the world’s leading financial centers becomes RwandAir’s first European and second long haul route. …

Emirates has been recognised as the Best Airline in the World in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice® Awards for Airlines. In addition to clinching the grand prize, the airline was the biggest winner with 4 other awards including Best Major Airline – Middle East & Africa, Best Economy Class, Best First …

The CEO of United Airlines apologized to customers on Monday following an incident on an overbooked flight where video appeared to show an elderly man being dragged from his seat and through the aisle of a plane. Several videos posted on social media appeared to show three law enforcement officers …

Experts want protection for Nigerian operators Local carriers operating on the international route are faced with fresh hurdles as fellow African airlines now have dominance in the Lagos market. The entry of the likes of RwandAir, Asky and Ethiopian airlines into the Lagos market, the heart of air travel in …