CAO Global Aviation Training Symposium emphasizes pressing need to address training capacity gaps

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 …

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Happy Birthday to Captain Abdusalam Mohammed

Veteran Captain and the Rector of The Nigeria College of Aviation Technology (Ncat), Abdulsalam Mohammed is a year older today. Join me in wishing this Distinguished Gentleman, Role model, Mentor, Coach, Pilot, Training Captain, Director of Flight Operations, Managing Director, Chairman, committee on National Carrier and Ncaa Safety Inspector a …

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Airline pilot helps feed baby of woman traveling with four children

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 …

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Boeing Completes Successful First Flight of 737 MAX 9

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 …

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Rebuilding the Nigerian Aviation Sector…Lessons from the Past

On Wednesday, 29 March 2017, Joy Ogbebo, an aviation industry veteran who is very passionate about capacity building for the sector, invited me to the inaugural Nigerian Cabin Crew Career Fair as a Special Guest Speaker. In my speech, I mentioned that what we were witnessing was effective human capital development …

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Qatar Airways Jobs-Current Cabin Crew Opportunities

 QR14541 – Cabin Crew Recruitment Event Dubai | 28th April 2017 | Qatar Airways | Doha Organisation:Qatar Airways Job Function:Cabin Crew Division:Customer Experience (Division) Employment Type:Full Time – Permanent City:Middle East | Qatar | Doha Last date of application:28-Apr-2017 Qatar Airways Welcome to a world where ambitions fly high From …

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Qatar Airways Jobs-Current Cabin Crew Opportunities

Current Opportunities QR11276 – Executive Cabin Crew | Qatar Executive | Doha Organisation:Qatar Executive Job Function:Cabin Crew Division:Qatar Executive (Division) Employment Type:Full Time – Permanent City:Middle East | Qatar | Doha Last date of application:31-May-2017 Qatar Executive Our vision is to become the leading provider of jet aircraft charter services …

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Libyan coast guard says 97 missing after migrant boat sinks

At least 97 African migrants are missing and believed drowned after their Europe-bound boat sank in the Mediterranean Sea on Thursday, the Libyan coast guard said. Spokesman Ayoub Gassim said 23 migrants were rescued around 6 miles (10 kilometers) off the Libyan coast after authorities received a distress call. Fifteen …

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These countries offer visa-free travel, visa on arrival for Filipinos

  According to Passport Index, the Philippines passport has a visa-free score of 61.  Passport Index recently released the list of most powerful passports in 2017, and Germany, with a score of 159, was placed first, followed by Sweden and Singapore, both placed second with 158 points. Looking only at …

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easyJet celebrates five years at London Southend

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, …

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