Last week the government of Akwa Ibom state unveiled an airline, Ibom Air, Chinedu Eze writes that while the new carrier would create jobs for the people, there is worry about its sustenance. Last week the government of Akwa Ibom state celebrated the arrival of three aircraft for the kick off of the state owned […]
Delta announced that upon John E. “Ned” Walker’s retirement on May 1, Tim Mapes will assume the role of Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, leading the company’s global marketing and communications strategy. “Tim is a world-class communicator. His more than 30 years of brand, marketing and communications experience inside and outside of Delta make him […]
British Airways announced a multi-billion dollar order for up to 42 Boeing 777 fuel-efficient passenger jets on Thursday, just two weeks after Airbus said it would no longer make its A380 superjumbo. BA-parent IAG said its British carrier would purchase 18 777-9 planes made by the US giant, while an option for a further 24 […]
The acquisition of the 80 percent stake, costing Boeing USD$4.2 billion, was approved by 96.8 percent of voters at a shareholders’ meeting in São Paulo. The vote, by owners of 67 percent of outstanding shares, approved the joint venture between Boeing and Embraer for the Brazilian company’s commercial aircraft and services operations. Boeing will own […]
Three of the world’s biggest airlines have admitted some of their planes have cameras installed on the backs of passenger seats. American Airlines, United Airlines and Singapore Airlines have new seat-back entertainment systems that include cameras. They could also be on planes used by other carriers. Companies that make the entertainment systems are fitting them with cameras to offer passengers options […]
