National Aviation Services (NAS) and NAC2000 Corporation has launched their Pearl Lounge at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) in Lusaka, Zambia. The lounge located at the new terminal is part of Zambia Airports Corporation Limited’s (ZACL) efforts to upgrade international airports in the country. Last June, ZACL awarded a five-year tender to NAS and NAC2000 to build and operate an …
United Airlines Plans To Expand Service From Cape Town With Year-Round, Nonstop Flights To New York/Newark
United Airlines has announced its plans to expand service from South Africa by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between Cape Town International Airport and its New York/Newark hub, subject to government approval. According to United, the new schedule starts on 7 June 2022 from Cape Town to New York/Newark and 5 June 2022 from New York/Newark to Cape …
Maintenance Of MMIA Conveyor Belts; FAAN Appeals For Patience
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 …
Ethiopian Airlines’ B737 MAX Returns To The Skies
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 …
IATA Welcomes ICAO Health Master List
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 launches ”Vibe for Love” Promo
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 …
ICAO Council Discusses Report On Fact Finding Into Ryanair FR4978
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, Circles Around The Burj Khalifa To Put Expo 2020 Dubai On Top
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 Orders Its First ATR Aircraft
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 …
Air Peace Honours Nigerian Military With Priority Boarding
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 …










