FlyDubai plane crash: Russian report sheds light on disaster

Dubai: Russian air accident investigators on Friday released the first detailed report into the flydubai crashed in Rostov-on-Don, Russia on March 19 that killed all 62 on board. The preliminary report, released by the Moscow-based Interstate Aviation Committee, said the Boeing 737-800 entered an “abrupt descent” after the control columns …

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What will become of the best airline in America?

THE best airline in America is about to lose its independence. And if the past year is any indication, that could spell bad news for flyers. The 26th annual Airline Quality Rating of American carriers was released on Monday, and for the fourth straight year Virgin America came out on …

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All the romantic Photos|Happy 9th Wedding Anniversary to the Ajadis..

Happy 9th wedding anniversary to the Ajadis. See what she post on facebook in honour of their special day: “Dear God, i don’t know how and why You think so much of me but I will never stop thanking You for giving me such a blessed man. Love of my …

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DANA Air partners Diamond bank on lounge services

In a bid to give passengers optimum comfort while flying business class using Dana Air, the airline has partnered Diamond Bank to provide the lounge services for its passengers, thereby fast-tracking boarding. The airline stated this in a statement by its spokesman, Kingsley Ezenwa. With this innovation, the airline has …

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South African Airways supports drive to promote local tourism

South African Airways, the leading carrier on the African continent, has thrown its weight behind tourism authorities, destination marketing organisations and travel and tourism trade show hosts in an effort to stimulate the growth of tourism to and in the country. Through its participation at the World Travel Market® Africa …

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Flydubai flight FZ981 crash update

Update 8 The Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) reported that the investigation team together with UAE and USA experts continues to work on the collection and analysis of information. The accident aircraft fragments identification and layout works are underway at Rostov Civil Aviation Factory N412 facilities. Based on the onboard recorders …

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EAST Etihad Airways increases weekly flights between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is introducing three additional passenger flights per week between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi during the months of July until September (inclusive) to cater for the increased demand on this busy route over the summer. Complementing the airline’s existing daily service …

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WhatsApp strengthens encryption in wake of iPhone case

The security update arrives amid an international debate over how much access law enforcement should have to digital communications in the wake of a showdown between Apple and the FBI Reuters Washington: Facebook on Tuesday announced it had bolstered the default encryption settings for the more than one billion users …

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