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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to review their airport taxes and charges to attract more airlines into the continent. It said airport charges and taxes in Africa were the highest in the world. In an online interview with The Nation, IATA’s Vice President, Africa, …

At least one explosion and gunfire have been heard at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport, Turkish media report. According to a Turkish source quoted by Reuters news agency, there were two blasts and there are “multiple injuries”. Gunfire was directed from an airport car park, according to another source quoted by the …

Passengers aboard a flight to Dallas/Ft. Worth International Airport were forced evacuate their plane after a smoky landing this morning, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Everything aboard American Eagle Flight 3492 from Mobile, Alabama, operated by Envoy Air was business as usual this morning until the plane was already …

SINGAPORE – Singapore Airlines said Monday that there were no injuries when a jetliner caught fire after the plane returned to Changi Airport because of an engine warning. ADVERTISEMENT An airline statement said the Boeing 777-300ER was on its way to Milan when it turned back “following an engine oil …

Deutsche Lufthansa AG is closely monitoring its flights to Nigeria as the aviation industry awaits payment of about $600 million in outstanding air fares in the country, which is struggling to cope with depleted U.S. currency reserves. The German carrier has made “minor adjustments” to winter flights to Africa’s biggest …

The Nigerian Air Force will increase its recruitment from 1,000 personnel annually to 2,500, to increase its support to the nation’s security. The Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadiq Abubakar, announced the planned increase on Friday during a visit by the Governor of Kaduna State, Mr Nasir El-Rufai Air …

Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline has sponsored the return tickets to New York for conjoined twins, Miracle and Testimony Ayeni to have immediate access to medical care and surgery that they require. An online statement by the Public Relations and Communications Manager, Adebanji Ola said that the …

Passengers had to use an emergency slide to evacuate from an American Airlines plane at Heathrow Airport in west London after a “technical issue”. The incident happened at Terminal 3 on Sunday morning. A Heathrow spokeswoman said a “technical issue” was identified and the problem was resolved. A passenger on …

Airline stocks were among the many casualties of the UK’s decision to pull out of the European Union, with investors apparently anxious about how the move will dampen Transatlantic travel. American Airlines, part of a joint venture with British Airways that allows the carriers to share revenue and coordinate schedules and …

  The royal house of Benin is one of the most famous in Africa and the world at large. Yearly, tourists and visitors troop to the ancient city located in Edo state,Nigeria to see the palace which holds the rich history of ancient royalty. Although not all are granted audience …