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The Nigerian Embassy in Washington has protested to the U.S. Government over the violation of its premises by the Secret Service agents following fracas between two local workers. The Acting Ambassador/Charge d’Affaires, Hakeem Balogun, told the Correspondent of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that a “protest note” had been …

Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has recognised 11 university students from across the UAE at the inaugural Fikra awards ceremony, held at the company’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Fikra, which means “idea” in Arabic, was launched in 2016, supporting the UAE government’s drive to encourage innovation among younger generations. The students …

If you are an Aviator or an aspiring one, then this news may interest you. JetWest is a new Airline with plans to commence operations soon in Nigeria. This is what they want:  “We know that THE secret to our success will be the people we hire, not our planes …

Dana Air has restated its commitment to youth development and entrepreneurship in Nigeria, with its recent partnership with Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs (A.Y.E) Reality TV Show. The Communications Manager of Dana Air, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa, while signing the partnership agreement with Africa’s Young Entrepreneurs said, ‘we are partnering with Africa’s Young …

At least eight people were injured after an airplane collided with a utility truck at Los Angeles International Airport. Officials say the single aisle commercial passenger jet collided with an airport utility truck shortly after landing on the taxiway near the runway, causing the truck to overturn. Eight people on …

London City is to become the first UK airport to replace its air traffic control tower with a remotely operated digital system. Instead of sitting in a tower overlooking the runway, controllers will be 120 miles away, watching live footage from high-definition cameras. The new system, due to be completed …

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the UAE, has tasted success at the INSIGHTS Middle East Call Centre Awards. The annual competition is now in its 12th year and sets the regional benchmark for remote customer interaction success. The airline collected two prestigious awards at the ceremony held at The Crowne …

Health workers in Australia have warned of a “public health emergency” after footage emerged of young people in Northern Territory siphoning fuel from airplanes for sniffing. The video showed children as young as 10 breaking into the remote Elcho Island Airport and climbing onto the wings of planes to siphon …

Azman Air Services has commenced its first international operations, taking off from the Aminu Kano International Airport, Kano to Jedda, in Saudi Arabia, Channels television reports. Supervising the boarding exercise at the international terminal, the President of the airline, Mr Abdulmunaf Sarina, said two more aircraft will soon arrive Kano …

A wealthy Tribeca event planner, her pilot boyfriend and two young sons have disappeared in a plane in the Bermuda Triangle, authorities said Tuesday. According to the New York Post, the group had just spent Mother’s Day in Puerto Rico and were flying to Titusville, Fla., when their small twin-engine …