An industry expert and former Managing Director of Virgin Nigeria, Captain Dapo Olumide, has said the inability to save money for aircraft checks, poor infrastructure and lack of comprehensive maintenance facility are some of the major factors responsible for the failure of airlines in Nigeria. Olumide, who revived the former Nigeria Airways after it became […]
The Bayelsa State government yesterday celebrated the first commercial flight operation to its new airport, which was built at the cost of about N65 billion. The Governor of the state, Seriake Dickson said that the project cost as much because the contractor of the airport, Dantata and Sawoe had to sand fill the whole airport […]
Visibility has slightly improved over the northern parts of the country due to the southward propagation of dust into the Central and the Southern cities. However, another dust plume has been observed over the southern Chad and Niger Republic. It is expected to propagate into the country in the next few hours. A further deterioration […]
Nigeria’s major operator, Air Peace on Thursday made historical landing as the first commercial airline to fly into the newly-built Bayelsa International Airport, amidst euphoria and excitement of the people of the state. The airline, which is credited with many recording-setting events, including being the first to acquire and register a Boeing 777 in Nigeria […]
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s Largest Airline Group and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, is pleased and extends its congratulations to the entire Ethiopian family and the country at large, on the recognition of Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam, Group CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, as one of the most influential people of African descent in the category […]
