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For the second time in as many months, a federal lawmaker has pushed for minimum seat size standards on commercial planes to combat the airline industry’s efforts to shrink leg and hip room on U.S. flights. Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) is the latest lawmaker to introduce an amendment to …

Mid-sized and regional airlines in the US are suffering from a pilot shortage that could threaten the health of the broader US aviation industry. The labor shortfall has led to canceled flights at carriers like Mesa Airlines and Silver Airways. That has hit smaller airports, such as in Redding, California, …

A leading helcopter operator in Nigeria, Bristow Helicopters got a reprieve today from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) which lifted its suspension of operation of operations of its Sirkorsky S-76 aircraft in the country. A report by the News Agency of Nigeria quoted the External Communications Manager, Julie King, …

Meet the latest Commander: Auwal Inuwa Muhammad who just sucessfully completed his ATPL as well as command training, accomplished on the citation XLS. He was sponsored by the Nigeria police where he currently works with the Airwing. Congratulations Auwal. Safe skies…  

The Ayobamideles celebrated 10 years wedding anniversary yesterday to the glory of God. Davids, formerly of Virgin Nigeria and his lovely wife sure have alot to be thankful as they were also blessed with a child of promise last year. Jion me in wishing them more blissful years..

Sad news: Becky Lawal formerly of Virgin Nigeria has passed away… According to sources, she passed away 3 days ago. Quite and easy going Becky was with the call centre of Virgin Nigeria, most times in the staff travel section. Becky will be missed by the Vk family. May her gentle soul …

A Saudi Airways pilot died of heart attack on board a flight from Bicha airport to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh Saudi Arabia. Saudi Airways director-general Saleh Nasser Al Jasser mourned the death of pilot Walid bin Mohammed Al Mohammed. According to Gulf Digital News report, co-pilot Rami Ghazi …

Emirates has bumped Qantas Airways out of the top spot for the world’s longest flight. Emirates took over the title Tuesday with the launch of its 8,819-mile nonstop route between Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Auckland, New Zealand. That drops Qantas’ 8,576-mile route between Dallas/Fort Worth and Sydney, Australia …

Electronic cigarettes are prohibited on any domestic or foreign airline flying to, from or within the United States under a final rule the government issued Wednesday. “This final rule is important because it protects airline passengers from unwanted exposure to aerosol fumes that occur when electronic cigarettes are used onboard …