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Nigeria on Wednesday asked the Indian Government to ensure the immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the attack on Nigerian students in an Indian university, Nan reports. The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Olushola Enikanolaiye, made the call in Abuja at a meeting on the issue …

An American Airlines first officer died Wednesday after becoming incapacitated during the last phases of landing at Albuquerque, New Mexico. American Airlines Flight 1353, a Boeing 737-800 flying from Dallas-Fort Worth to Albuquerque, was 2 miles from landing when the captain declared an emergency, citing “a medical issue” aboard, according …

A Scoot airliner and an Emirates plane hit each other in the early hours of Thursday at Changi Airport. A Scoot spokesman said flight TZ188, bound for Tianjin, China, was taxiing before take-off when the accident happened at 1.40am. All 303 passengers and 11 crew were safe and put on …

  Passengers on board a Boeing 737 had a lucky escape this week after their plane missed the runway – and burst into flames. The Peruvian Airlines aircraft was landing following a flight to Peru from Lima when the incident happened. On approach, the jet swerved to the right. The …

Superstar features in British Airways #unforgettable campaign with exclusive video interviews VB on on her children: “They’re in an incredible position. It’s very important for them to see as much of the world as they can.” On being a working mum: “You should never feel guilty, you should feel proud. You’re inspiring …

Africa’s largest airline group, Ethiopian Airlines, is delighted to announce that it has finalized preparations to launch flights to three new destinations – Victoria Falls, Oslo and Antananarivo – within three days, 26-28 March 2017. Heralding the launch of three new destinations in three days, Group CEO Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam …

Qatar Airways welcomed Orbis Flying Eye Hospital to Doha today with an official reception at Doha International Airport (DIA) attended by His Excellency Mr. Ajay Sharma, British Ambassador to the State of Qatar, His Excellency Mr. Ashud Ahmed, Bangladeshi Ambassador to the State of Qatar and Executive Director of Qatar Fund …

Emirates will introduce a new service to enable customers to use their laptops and tablet devices until just before they board their flights to the US. Emirates customers travelling to the US via Dubai will be able to utilise their laptops and tablet devices on the first part of their …

Dana Air Bags Leadership Brand of the Year 2016 ….Introduces special fares for Corp members and students Award winning Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has bagged the prestigious Leadership Brand of the year 2016 award, held recently at the International Conference Centre in Abuja. Speaking at the conference themed: THE RICE …

The ban on all electronic devices larger than a cell phone being brought into the cabin of passenger aircraft coming from several Middle Eastern and African countries is indefinite and applies to nine airlines and 10 airports in eight countries, a source told Fox News Tuesday. Senior administration officials are …