The first A220-300 for EgyptAir has successfully completed its inaugural test flight from the Mirabel assembly line. The first of 12 aircraft EgyptAir has on order is due to be delivered to the Cairo-based airline in the coming weeks. The A220 for EgyptAir will provide passengers with superior comfort, its innovative cabin design featuring the […]
As highly religious country, Nigeria has over the years maintained yearly airlift of adherents to the Holy lands in Saudi Arabia and Israel for Muslims and Christians respectively. These airlifts have become part of the annual programme for the aviation industry and it provides lifeline in terms of revenues for operators that engage in the […]
The House Committee on Aviation has commended the reappointment of Senator Hadi Sirika as Minister of Aviation by President Muhammadu Buhari saying it was good for continuity The Chairman of the Committee, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji said that he would expect the Minister to hit the ground running because he was already familiar with the terrains. […]
The Chairman of House Committee on Aviation Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has expressed concern over the planned closure of Enugu Airport, saying it will have adverse effect on the socio economy of the South-east. Nnaji, regretted that the closure was coming at a time travelling by road in region has become a nightmare due to the […]
Airline operators have called for the local refining of aviation fuel, known as Jet A1 in order to enable them survive and operate profitably, as the product takes over 30 per cent of their operational cost. The operators said that if locally refined, the product would become cheaper and available and this would help them […]
