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Vietnam’s ‘bikini airline’ Vietjet takes off in public listing

Vietnam’s low-cost carrier Vietjet – known for its occasional bikini PR stunts – has soared the maximum 20% in its trading debut in Ho Chi Minh City. The country’s first private airline is thought to soon overtake flag carrier Vietnam Airlines in market share. Investor interest is driven by the …

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Airline groups demand alternatives to electronics ban as some carriers offer free laptops and iPads

New restrictions on electronic devices for flights to the U.S. from the Middle East and Africa have sparked a strong outcry from the airline industry and new passenger services from three impacted carriers. Citing intelligence information about terrorist threats, U.S. officials called last week on airlines flying directly to the …

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Genesis Global opens commercial operations with 100% local content

Genesis Global Aviation Limited (GGAL) has acquired the Air Operating Certificate (AOC) to begin commercial helicopter operations with Nigerian pilots.The operations, after rigour of standardisation and award of AOC certificate by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), will enhance special operations in surveillance, medical emergency and evacuation, onshore and offshore …

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Former Ryanair Cabin Crew Reveals Most Annoying Things Passengers Do

Working as cabin crew for Ryanair was one of the worst jobs that Joseph* says he has ever had. But not for the reasons you might think. As a member of the cabin crew in Stansted for one year, the 23-year-old was forced to deal with passengers at their absolute …

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The Bleak Future of Aviation in W’Africa

Africa has the least air connectivity in the world, according to aviation industry experts. It is an indubitable fact that a Nigerian that wants to go to Equatorial Guinea, which is about 30 minutes away from Calabar, would have to go to Dakar or Abidjan first to connect flight to the …

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Flight attendants reveal the first things they notice when travelers board a plane

The INSIDER Summary: As they smile at you and welcome you aboard, flight attendants are actually assessing whether you’ll be a safety concern on the flight. They’re also checking you out to see whether you might be an asset in the case of an emergency. From whether you’re drunk to how buff you …

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Photos| The first Annual Cabin Crew Fair Flight MJ001 takes off

The cabin of the royal event hall was lit on Wednesday as the first annual Cabin Crew fair flight Mj001 took off. It was an impressive turnout by Veteran Cabin Crew who have spent forty years and above in the industry, Cabin Crew from various Airlines, aspiring cabin crew and …

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NCAA Deadline For Airlines To Automate Remittance Of 5% TSC,CSC Ends On Friday

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) final ultimatum to the airlines to automate their remittance of the statutory 5 per cent Ticket Sales/Cargo Sales Charge (TSC/CSC) is to end on Friday, March 31, 2017. An online statement issued by the General Manager, Public Relations, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, explained that the …

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Nigerian pilot shuns Africa, concludes world solo flight

A Nigerian born pilot, Mr. Ademilola “Lola” Odujinrin has concluded his round the world solo flight, shunning Nigeria and other African nations as earlier planned. According to Daily Trust, Odujinrin, who works for Air Djibouti has become the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world. It …

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