Aviation
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FG okays domestic flights from June 21
With effect from June 21, domestic flights will begin across the country, the Federal Government said on Monday. Currently, the 23 airports...
British Airways set to sack all flight attendants, then rehire up to 75% of them at reduced pay
British Airways is reportedly preparing to fire all its flight attendants, then rehire up to 75% of them at dramatically reduced pay. ...
Post-COVID-19 lockdown: Airlines to raise fares by 45 per cent — FAAN
A 45 percent increase in air fares will be charged by airlines when flight operations...
German government to control 20% of Lufthansa airlines in exchange for €9 billion bailout
The German government agreed to a €9 billion deal on Monday to save flag carrier Lufthansa, turning the German government into the single...
Exposed: How Qatar Airways risked lives of flight attendants for coronavirus PR stunt
For a carrier that prides itself on the “five-star airline rating” granted by the ranking site Skytrax, Qatar Airways has surprised the...
COVID-19: FG arrests, quarantines pilots of seized Flairjet British aircraft
Lockdown hits Nigerian aviation sector hard, govt agencies can’t pay salaries For violating the no-flight order amid COVID-19, the Federal Government...
Emirates airline set to resume flights to nine destinations on May 21
Emirates airline Friday announced commencement of scheduled flight services from May 21 to nine destinations. These include London, Chicago, Paris, Toronto,...
FAAN, NAMA, others get marching orders to relocate to Abuja
A marching order has been given to all aviation agencies operating in Lagos airport to relocate their headquarters to Abuja within 45...
Revealed: How pilot error nearly crashes Emirates jumbo A380 into Russian town
An investigative report released recently by the United Arab Emirate government has revealed an Emirates A380 was seconds from crashing into a Moscow...
COVID-19 Lockdown: FG denies five governors, others approval to fly
…PTF begins distribution of medical supplies to states …currently in Kano to monitor situation In a bid to enforce...
The End of an Era: KLM Says Farewell to Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet
After nearly fifty years, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is retiring the Boeing 747 Jumbo passenger Jet. KLM’s final 747 Flight KL686 Boeing...
Air Nigeria to commence operations in 2021 – Aviation Minister
Air Nigeria, new national flag carrier is planning to launch operations in the third quarter of 2021, minister of aviation Hadi Sirika...
Minister reveals lack of quarry dust may delay Enugu airport reopening
Senator Hadi Sirika, Minister of Aviation has hinted that the only thing that might delay the reopening of the Akanu Ibiam International...
Emirates to suspend flights to Abuja from March 22 due to coronavirus
Emirates Airlines will suspend its flights to Abuja due to the coronavirus, which has forced several countries to close their borders to...
Nigeria’s Budget Defence: Trade Minister, NEPZA MD Queried Over N15bn Voted, Released To Private Coy
As the Nigerian Senate continues with the scrutiny of the 2020 Appropriation Bill submitted by President Muhammadu Buhari in October, its...
Qatar Airways bags four awards at the 2019 Business Traveller Awards
Qatar Airways has been awarded ‘Best Airline’ at the prestigious 2019 Business Traveller Awards, which held on Monday 7 October, at London’s...
