Tuesday 28 March 2017

Qatar Airways hastens India push, plans 100 new jets amid Modi’s aviation drive



Qatar Airways Ltd may order 100 new jetliners before the end of this year to power its push into India and also plans to announce two new routes to the UK even as the country prepares to exit the European Union, chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker said.

Ghana to become the hub of air transport in West Africa



Mrs Cecilia Abena Dapaah, the Minister of Aviation, on Monday reiterated government’s commitment to partner the private sector to establish a national carrier that would restore the national pride.

NCAA Fines South African Carrier Lyxor N9.5m For Operating Illegally In Nigeria



The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has sanctioned a non-scheduled South African air carrier, Lyxor International, for operating illegally in Nigeria for over two months.

Outrage as US Airlines bars girls in leggings



United Airlines has incurred social media outrage after barring two  teenage girls wearing leggings from boarding  its flight from Denver in Colorado to Minneapolis  on Sunday.

Monday 13 March 2017

Close call: Boeing 737 almost crashes into the water while landing into St. Maarten



Every aviation enthusiast knows about the approach to St. Maarten’s famous Princess Juliana Airport and the remarkable views of aircraft landing there from Maho Beach directly in front of the runway threshold.

Emirates boss denies reports of Etihad merger



Emirates (EK, Dubai Int'l) President Tim Clarke has rejected reports in the international press alluding to possible merger talks between Dubai-based Emirates and its Abu Dhabi-based rival Etihad Airways (EY, Abu Dhabi Int'l).