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).

Thursday, 9 February 2017

Singapore Airlines in $13.8 bn Boeing deal



Singapore Airlines said Thursday it had ordered 39 Boeing passenger planes worth $13.8 billion as it seeks to expand its capacity in the face of growing competition.

Air India operations head taken off flying duty for evading pre-flight medical test



Air India announced it would no longer assign any flying duties to its operations department head for skipping the mandatory pre-flight medical test, reported news agency PTI.

Ghana to get airline soon – Aviation Minister-designate assures



Aviation Minister-designate, Cecelia Abena Dapaah has assured Ghana will get a national airline within two years.

Arik Air vows to challenge Nigerian govt. takeover



The management of Arik Air on Thursday said it would challenge the taking over of the airline by the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) in court.

Nigerian govt. takes over distressed Arik airlines, appoints new management



The Federal Government on Thursday took over Arik Airlines and announced the appointment of a new management in a bid to save the country’s aviation industry from total collapse.

Wednesday, 8 February 2017

Mentally unstable man threatens to crash Delhi-Mumbai Jet flight



Passengers of a Delhi-Mumbai flight were tucking into their meal on Saturday morning when a flyer stood up, threw his food tray and said he had taken control of the plane and would crash it.

How Military Pilots Keep Rogue Planes Out of No-Fly Zones



YOU’RE A PRIVATE pilot, out on a Sunday jaunt in your single engine prop plane. Lovely day for a flight—calm skies, good weather. Then you hear, feel, and then see the fast approach of two, grey, angular military jets, flying terrifyingly close to you, most definitely armed and dangerous.

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Med-View Airlines lists on Nigeria Stock Exchange, eyes N58b growth



Med-View Airlines yesterday listed on the Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) offering N9.75 billion ordinary shares of 50 kobo each at N1.50 per share, indicating a start-off market capitalisation of N14.63 billion.

Tuesday, 31 January 2017

SIA casts net wide to hire more cadet pilots



Singapore Airlines (SIA) is actively reaching out to more nationalities, as it ramps up its cadet pilot recruitment to meet future needs.