Boeing Confirms Multiple Orders For 787 Dreamliners at C5+1 Summit

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Boeing has announced multiple orders for the Boeing 787 Dreamliners from Uzbekistan Airways, Somon Air and Air Astana during the C5+1 Summit in Washington, DC. Boeing confirms that Uzbekistan Airways has authorised the “conversion of options into a firm order for eight 787 Dreamliners.” Boeing says this firm order will bring “the flag carrier’s total order book to 22 of the …

Boeing Launches Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT)

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Boeing has launched a new product, “Virtual Airplane Procedures Trainer (VAPT) at the European Aviation Training Summit.  A training platform powered by Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Flight Simulator, the tool is designed to empower pilots and flight training teams with immersive, accessible and customizable tools that elevate pilot learning and readiness.” Chris Raymond, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Global Services …

Boeing to Highlight Middle East Partnerships and Growth at Dubai Airshow 2025

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Boeing says it will “showcase its leading commercial, defense and services portfolio at the Dubai Airshow 2025, underscoring the company’s commitment to the Middle East, a key strategic market where it has built a legacy of partnership for more than 80 years.” Dr. Brendan Nelson, president of Boeing Global said: “Boeing is privileged to partner with airlines and governments across …

SLCAA DG Calls for Collaboration of African Women at African Women Summit in UK

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The Director General of Sierra Leone Civil Aviation Authority (SLCAA), Madam Musayeroh Barrie has called for African women to “collaborate across borders, across sectors and across generations” to rise and dream boldly, strongly, and relentlessly to make an impact. She made this call at the launch of the African Women Summit UK held in London while delivering a keynote speech …

Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific sign Buy-Back Agreement

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Cathay Pacific Airways has confirmed that Qatar Airways has signed an “undertaking in favour of Cathay to execute a buy-back agreement pursuant to which Cathay will buy back all of Qatar Airways’ shareholding in Cathay.” The Hong Kong based carrier Cathay confirms that Qatar Airways’ shareholding in its company “represents approximately 9.57% of the total issued shares of Cathay. The …

Bowen University Honours Capt. Edward Boyo with Honorary Doctorate Degree

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Capt. Boyo Awards Master’s Degree Scholarship and Cash Donation to Best Graduating Student Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Landover Company and Managing Director of Overland Airways, Capt. Edward Boyo has “been conferred with an Honorary Doctorate, Honoris Causa (Doctor of Business Administration) by the prestigious Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria at the University’s 20th Convocation Ceremony.” Capt. Boyo is …

Qatar Airways and Air Algérie Sign Codeshare Partnership Agreement

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Qatar Airways has signed a codeshare partnership with Air Algérie to “increase the access to seamless connectivity between Algeria and key markets in Asia and the Middle East through the Hamad International Airport.” According to Qatar Airways, based on its existing interline partnership with Air Algerie, the codeshare will provide its customers “easier access to Algiers as well as six other key destinations in …

NCAA Achieves 75.3% Score in Public Service Reforms Evaluation

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has attained a notable 75.3% score in the just concluded Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) evaluation conducted by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR). The result of the assessment was officially presented by the Director-General, BPSR, Dr. Dasuki Arabi to the Director-General of NCAA, Captain Chris Najomo at the NCAA Headquarters in Abuja. Capt. Chris …

Madagascar Airlines Appoints APG As General Sales Agent (GSA)

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Madagascar Airlines has extended its longstanding partnership with APG, and also appointed the representation company as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in a number of new global markets. APG stated that its representation now covers “Belgium & Luxembourg, Canada, Germany, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Norway, Romania & Moldova, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the UK and the USA.” According to APG, the …

Fola Tinubu Proposes Technology as the Future of Nigeria’s Transportation System

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The Managing Director, Primero Transport Services, Mr. Fola Tinubu has advocated for technological innovations as the key for transformation and sustainability of Nigeria’s Transport System. He stated that “all over the world, technology is transforming transportation”. Mr. Fola Tinubu who served as the Chairman of the Summit themed, ‘Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure: Innovation for a Sustainable Future’ held in Lagos said …