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The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council member States has considered the ICAO Secretariat’s Report on the Fact-Finding Investigation into the events surrounding the diversion of Ryanair flight FR4978 on 23 May 2021. Also taking part in the discussions were official representatives of non-Council States considered to have a special interest in the proceedings namely, the Republic of Belarus, Lithuania, …
Emirates is soaring up and around the Burj Khalifa for another edition of its viral ad campaign, this time taking it one spectacular step further with the masterful addition of the iconic Expo 2020 Dubai A380. Emirates hit the global headlines and social media feeds of millions in August 2021 when it took its brand message to new heights atop …
Air Peace, has announced the introduction of a Priority Boarding Policy for Nigeria’s military personnel- both serving and retired- as a way of honouring them for the huge sacrifices they make for the nation. Chief Allen Onyema, Air Peace Chief Executive Officer, revealed that the airline holds in high regard the indispensable contributions of the military in securing Nigeria and …
Arik Air said one of its Dash 8 Q-400 aircraft operating the Lagos-Asaba flight on Wednesday evening made an air return to base due to a technical issue. According to the airline, the aircraft landed safely and the Pilot in Command, in compliance with safety procedures, decided to disembark the passengers on the airside of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it has arrested over 90 persons, caught at both the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, carrying out nefarious activities. According to FAAN, the touts were arrested for various acts of illegality including Fake Covid-19 test results, Touting, Unauthorized entry, Trespass, Illegal Facilitation, Forgery, Loitering, Theft, Public nuisance …
The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has released an alert to the public on the possibility of poor visibility occurring in the extreme north. According to a release from the Agency’s Central Forecast Office (CFO) stated: “Dust was raised over Faya Largeau, a dust source region in the Chad Republic, during the morning hours of 1st January 2022. The plume of …
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said a passenger about to board an Air Peace flight from Abuja was given emergency resuscitation after he collapsed. According to FAAN, the passenger was resuscitated following the quick intervention of a FAAN officer, Mr. Ajani who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on the passenger before the arrival of the medical team. FAAN in a …
The Federal Government of Nigeria said it is set to host ICAO Air Services Negotiation in the year 2022. This followed its consideration as a good candidate at this year event in Bogota, Colombia. Sen Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation said: “I will like to personally send the greeting of Mr President Muhammad Buhari to you all and especially the …
In 2021 the air transport industry has been forced to adapt nearly all operations to adhere to rapidly changing regulations and travel requirements, from health status verifications to fluctuating border controls based on virus hotspots and emerging new COVID-19 variants like Omicron. Sebastien Fabre, CEO, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT, examines the five critical travel technology trends emerging from the pandemic and …
ATR said it has received approval from EASA to extend the intervals between Type C maintenance checks from 5,000 to 8,000 flight hours, for all of its aircraft series. Through this 60% increase in intervals, ATR operators will benefit from a significant reduction in aircraft maintenance costs and increased availability. David Brigante, ATR’s Senior Vice President Customer Support and Services, …
