Recently a conference on aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in Africa was held in Cairo, Egypt, where industry experts lamented the absence of major maintenance facilities in most parts of the continent, describing it as a threat to air safety. The article takes a look at the resolutions reached by participants. One of the major challenges […]
The federal government has blamed the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for the recent flight incidents in the country. The agency, according to sources, does not implement safety recommendations from the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). Inside source told THISDAY that if the safety recommendations were implemented some of the incidents that happened could have been […]
Passenger traffic demand rose in February after growth slowed in January, with the timing of the Lunar New Year contributing to the better results. Global passenger traffic (in revenue passenger kms) grew 7.6 percent over the same month last year, up from January’s 4.6 percent uplift, IATA said in its monthly traffic report. Capacity in […]
Offers Unbeatable Travel Fares for its Customers Etihad Airways and First City Monument Bank have launched a partnership that offers discounted, highly affordable and convenient travel packages, including flight tickets, to existing and potential customers who fly on Etihad Airlines to any part of the world. Through this deal, Customers of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) who […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released demand growth results for global air freight markets for February 2018 showing a 6.8% increase in demand measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) compared to the same period last year. Adjusting for the potential Lunar New Year distortions by combining growth in January 2018 and February 2018, […]
