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Aviation safety risks arising from solar events fall primarily into two categories. On the one had large solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs) can lead to magnetic storms which present serious risks regarding the reliable operation of satellites, aircraft, power grids, electronic communications, and anything else that relies on electromagnetic waves. CMEs also stream very energetic solar particles at …
Boeing and Emirates have announced they have finalized a purchase agreement for 30 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes, valued at $8.8 billion according to list prices. The agreement, signed at the Dubai Airshow, culminates discussions between the two companies on the best 787 Dreamliner model to meet the requirements of one of the world’s leading airlines. Emirates had previously signed an initial …
The the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) today, November 19, 2019 recognized a staff of FAAN, Mrs. Josephine Ugwu, for her honesty and integrity in the discharge of her duties. Mrs Ugwu was presented with the award at a two-day summit on ‘Diminishing Corruption in the Public Sector’ …
Virgin Atlantic is to introduce a second daily service between Heathrow and Delhi. Coupled with its new service to Mumbai, Virgin Atlantic Cargo will operate three daily flights to India. The airline says San Francisco services are to increase to twice daily for summer 2020, while Johannesburg, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Lagos will debut Virgin Atlantic’s brand new A350 …
Boeing and the Republic of Ghana announced that the country intends to re-launch an airline starting with the 787-9 Dreamliner. The parties signed a memorandum of understanding at the Dubai Air Show for three airplanes with a list price value of $877.5 million according to list prices. “There is a growing demand for air travel to and from Ghana and …
The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria has released the preliminary reports on serious incidents involving three aircraft owned and operated by Air Peace Limited. The preliminary reports are not the final reports as they contain details of the initial facts, discussions and findings surrounding the occurrences; which include information gathered from witness statements, flight recorders, Health and Usage Monitoring System …
Members of Europe’s leading aviation associations have today published a joint paper setting out the principles to support the safe integration into European airspace of unmanned aircraft, or ‘drones’. This is one of the most critical issues facing the aviation industry today. Drones will revolutionise many aspects of everyday life, from the way people travel, to agriculture, policing, mapping, deliveries, …
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with Air Mauritius kicked off AFRAA’s 51st Annual General Assembly with a call to support African airlines achieve sustainable operations for improved air connectivity in Africa. This year’s Assembly was officially opened by the President of the Republic of Mauritius and brought together more than 400 delegates from across 60 countries. It was …
African aviation industry is one of the fastest growing today and currently supports 6.2 million jobs and contributes $55.8 billion to Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP). President of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, Dr. Bernard Aliu stated this at the 50th anniversary celebration of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) in Dakar Senegal. “In Africa today, air transport supports …
Airbu says its BelugaXL has received its Type Certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) paving the way for entry-into-service by early 2020. The aircraft is an integral part of Airbus’ industrial system and a key enabler for production ramp-up requirements beyond 2019. The BelugaXL allows for 30% extra transport capacity being 7 metres longer and 1 metre wider …
