Mamaj's Aviation Blog Travel News, Events, Trends, Jobs, Gossip and Inspiration

The Government of Anambra State invites applications from suitably qualified persons of Anambra State origin, for the award of full scholarships to undergo training in the following courses: Standard Pilot Training Programme at International Aviation College, Ilorin Avionics at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, (NCAT), Zaria Airfame and Power …

Ever wondered what the interior of an air ambulance looks like? Or how important having the right interior design to accommodate the necessary equipment impacts patient care inflight? Or did you know that the right interior of an Air Ambulance can in no small measure support the patient’s journey throughout …

Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has given its strategic route expansion plan a push with the arrival in Lagos of one of its newly acquired Boeing 737 aircraft. The Managing Director / Chief Executive officer of Dana Air Jacky Hathiramani in a statement said the aircraft arrived Lagos at about 1am …

In August this year, an unusual scene was visited upon lawmakers at the Homa Bay County Assembly in Kenya. The lawmakers had returned from a lunch break and were debating about market stalls when a foul smell sliced through the chamber, halting proceedings. A member of the House, Julius Gaya, …

A commercial flight with 326 people on board was forced to make an emergency landing when hot coffee was accidentally spilled over the cockpit control panel over the Atlantic ocean, according to a report on Thursday. The Airbus A330-243 flying to Cancun, Mexico, from Frankfurt, landed at Shannon in Ireland. …

  The management of Nigeria’s major carrier, Air Peace, has debunked the report that it has suspended the evacuation of Nigerians from South Africa. The Chairman and CEO of the airline, Allen Onyema said that Air Peace has not suspended the evacuation exercise but it is waiting for the Nigerian …

  There is good news for students going to Britain for studying as the UK government on Wednesday announced the reintroduction of the two-year post-study work visa, expanding opportunities for talented international students to build successful careers in the country. The new ‘Graduate’ route will launch for the 2020/21 intake …

The Nigerian Civil Authority (NCAA) has commended Arik Air for its contribution to effective, efficient, safe and secure operations despite challenges in the operating environment. The authority in a letter dated September 4, 2019 and signed by the Director General, Captain Muhtar Usman also extended its appreciation to Arik Air …

On Tuesday 10th September 2019, exactly three months and a day since we began commercial flight operations, Ibom Air carried our 50,000th passenger. And what a pleasant surprise it was when at the ‘count up’ during the boarding of flight Z4100 from Uyo to Lagos, passenger number 50,000 turned out …

All is now set for Aviators Africa to host the cremé de la cremé of Africa aviation, its friends and development partners across the globe to a great experience of the firm’s history, awards and gala night in commemoration of its 10 years of unparalleled service to the Africa aviation and tourism industry. …