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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is conducting routine maintenance of the conveyor belts at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. According to the authority, this is contrary to the misinformation presently making the rounds online as depicted by some pictures posted suggesting a breakdown in the baggage processing system. FAAN said the procedure is in line …
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 …
Ethiopian Airlines, has returned its B737 MAX back to the skies today with the airline’s Board Chairman and Executives, Boeing Executives, Ministers, Ambassadors, government officials, journalists and customers on board the first flight. Tewolde GebreMariam, Ethiopian Group CEO said: “Safety is the topmost priority at Ethiopian Airlines and it guides every decision we make and all actions we take. It …
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the creation by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) of a global directory of public keys required for authentication of health credentials. The directory—called the Health Master List (HML)—will make a significant contribution to the global recognition and verification (interoperability) of government-issued health credentials. A public key enables third parties to verify …
Dana Air has launched a valentine promo titled – ”Vibe for Love” to reward customers for their short trips to local attractions from February till mid-March, 2022. According to Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air Media and Communications Manager, the promo is to encourage customers to fly with their lovers and families in this month of love to strengthen their bonds at …
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 …
Maldivian, the national airline of the Maldives and ATR has announced the signing of a contract for the purchase of the airline’s first ATR aircraft: two ATR 72-600 and one ATR 42-600. The three aircraft will be delivered in 2022. ATR said the ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600 will benefit from the new PW127XT engines, offering a 3% reduction in …
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 …
