Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Medical Certificate and License of a crew member who tested positive to psychoactive substance; Tetrahydro – Cannabinol (Marijuana) for 180 days, with effect from April, 5 2017. The crew member tested positive when the regulatory body conducted a random alcohol and drug …
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Severe turbulence has injured 27 people on an Aeroflot flight from Moscow to Bangkok, with passengers thrown into the aircraft’s ceiling, leaving some with broken bones. The Boeing 777 hit a pocket of “clear air” turbulence – where there is no telltale cloud pattern or radar presence to warn pilots …
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A military plane has crashed in the mountainous west of Cuba, killing all eight personnel on board.A military statement said the twin-engine turboprop Antonov AN-26 had crashed in the province of Artemisa on a flight from Playa Baracoa, just outside the capital Havana.The cause of the crash is unclear and …
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It was a Combo celebration this weekend for Mrs. Boyin Famous-Cole as she turned 60 and her Son, Quincy Larinde Famous -Cole got married. As usual, her colleagues at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority went all out to celebrate with her. Here are photos from the events.
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Africa World Airlines (AWA)has become a participant in IATA’s Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in Ghana. This means that selling, reporting and remitting procedures have become a lot easier for IATA accredited travel agents.AWA’s Revenue Manager, Ann Amponsah Poku explains travel agents are extremely relevant in Africa. “If you want …
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…Visits School In Abuja, Meets Proprietor …May Come Hard On Carrier The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has commenced investigation into the abandonment of 22 students and instructors of Glisten International College, Abuja at Ataturk Airport in Istanbul by Turkish Airlines reputed for abandoning passengers. Those still stranded at Ataturk …
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The United States ambassador to Ghana, Robert Jackson said about 7,000 Ghanaian immigrants in the country face deportation for visa-relatedoffences including staying illegally, overstaying their permits.Jackson disclosed this during a meetingwith Ghanaian media men, africanews.com reported.“In fact about 7000 of them are currently at different stages of the deportation process. …
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The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma has said that the authority would do its best to consolidate its position as the best industry agency in line with its vision to be among the best airports groups in theworld. Engr. Dunoma made this …
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Air Peace has announced its plan to launch itself on the international route, following the training of four of its pilotsin the handling of Boeing 777 aircraft.The airline made the announcement in astatement issued by its Communications Manager, Mr Chris Iwarah on Thursday in Lagos.Iwarah said the training, which took …
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Etihad Aviation Group today announced the appointment of Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer, Airline Equity Partners. Mr. Kamark will be responsible for leading and developing the Group’s minority equity investment strategy, which includes stakes in airberlin, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Etihad Regional and Virgin Australia. Reporting to the Group President and …
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