The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has notified the general public that although all international flight operations have been suspended, passengers can still travel within Nigeria unhindered. “We also use this opportunity to request all Passengers and other stakeholders to adhere strictly to all travel instructions and guidance in the interest of all,” the Authority also stressed. Nigeria closed its …
Airbus A400M Transports Masks To Spain In Support Of COVID-19 Crisis Efforts
Airbus has stated that an Airbus A400M airlifter has performed an air-bridge between Toulouse and Madrid in order to deliver critically-needed mask supplies to the Spanish health system. The aircraft, known as MSN56 and operated by an Airbus crew, took off on 23rd March 2020 from Airbus’ headquarters in Toulouse at 18.07 local time (CET) landing at the Getafe …
FAI Works Around The Clock To Meet Critical Covid-19 Demands
FAI rent-a-jet AG, Germany’s leading Air Ambulance Specialist and Special Mission Operator, has said it has been working around the clock to help evacuate those in need following unprecedented demand from the spread of coronavirus. This includes both medical evacuations of infected patients and repatriation flights of unaffected healthy individuals from all corners of the globe. The company is currently …
Airlink To Suspend All Operations Between Midnight 26 March And 20 April 2020
Airlink, the South African-based domestic and regional airline, said it is suspending all operations after midnight this Thursday, 26 March 2020 in support of South Africa’s lock-down to slow and contain the spread of the COVID-19 “Coronavirus”. “In the face of this global public health emergency, the safety and well-being of our customers, crew, employees their families and communities is …
Airbus Set To Partially Resume Production In France And Spain, Supports Global Efforts Against COVID-19 Pandemic
Airbus has announced that it expects production and assembly work to partially resume in France and Spain on Monday, 23 March following health and safety checks after the implementation of stringent measures. In addition, the Company is supporting efforts globally to tackle the COVID-19 crisis. Airbus has carried out extensive work in coordination with its social partners to ensure …
COVID-19 OUTBREAK: NCAA Moves To Protect Workforce
Following the outbreak of Coronavirus outbreak tagged COVID-19 pandemic the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has taken steps to protect its workforce from the scourge. The Authority has issued detailed guidelines for officers of the Authority who have recently travelled abroad to self-isolate for 14 days among sundry other measures upon their return to Nigeria. This is just …
Coronavirus: AFRAA Calls For Support For African Airlines
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) is rising to the occasion to protect the interest of African airlines, as it calls for support “to assure industry viability.” According to AFRAA, the Coronavirus (COVID-19) is taking a toll on the aviation industry and global economy at large. The pandemic has restricted national and international supply chains. Economic activity in various regions …
Urgent Emergency Support Requested For Airlines
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is appealing to governments in Africa and the Middle East, as part of a worldwide campaign, to provide emergency support to airlines as they fight for survival due to the evaporation of air travel demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. “Stopping the spread of COVID-19 is the top priority of governments. …
COVID-19: AON Calls For Restriction Of Entry Points To Nigeria, Urges Government To Support Airlines
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take urgent steps by immediately announcing a comprehensive travel restriction to only two entry points for Nigerian travelers coming into the country and foreign nationals of countries that have been confirmed to have over 100 cases of the COVID19 Virus popularly known as Corona Virus. …
Airbus Temporarily Pauses Production At French, Spanish Sites Over COVID-19
Following the implementation of new measures in France and Spain to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, Airbus has announced that it has decided to temporarily pause production and assembly activities at its French and Spanish sites across the Company for the next four days. This will allow sufficient time to implement stringent health and safety conditions in terms of hygiene, …