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The African Airline Association (AFRAA) said the number of people infected by the Omicron Covid variant continues to increase and has resulted in some countries putting in place panic measures against international travel. Globally, the number of cases has reached 350 million and 10.7 million in Africa. According to AFRAA, stringent travel advisories, insistence on full vaccination before travel, forceful …
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 …
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 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 …
The Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced the appointment of Véronique Demers as its new Vice President of Communications and Marketing. ACI said Véronique joins at a critical point for the airport industry as it looks to forge the path to sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. Véronique has over 15 years of multi-sector experience in corporate communications, public …
Dana Air has announced N18,000 flash sales for passengers travelling from Asaba, Owerri and Enugu to Lagos, valid till 31 December 2021. The airline revealed this during a courtesy visit by AHS Aviation Handling Services Nigeria Limited to Dana Air’s newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Sukhjinder Mann. Sam Oluwole, Director of Aviation Handling Services (AHS) stated: “We are here …
Kenya Airways (KQ), will begin flights from Juba to Khartoum from the 10th of December, counter-rotating on an Embraer 190 and boosting its schedule to 10x weekly from the current 7 flights from Juba and 3xweekly flights to Khartoum. Allan Kilavuka, CEO, Kenya Airways said: “Kenya Airways is steadfast on creating free flows of trade and tourism across Africa and …
Ethiopian Airlines has announced that it has finalized preparations for the launch of Zambia’s National Carrier in a joint venture with Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC). The airlines said it has a 45 per cent stake in the joint venture while Industrial Development Corporation Limited (IDC) retains 55 per cent, the shareholders have contributed USD30 million in capital towards the …
United Airlines has inaugurated its new nonstop service between its hub at Washington Dulles International Airport and Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the arrival of the first flight into Lagos today. With three weekly flights, United is the first and only airline serving Washington, D.C. nonstop from Lagos. The flight is operated with state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, featuring United’s …
