The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the swift implementation by states of the first Global Aviation Security Plan (GASeP) which was established this week by the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). “Flying is secure, but it is also clear that aviation faces security challenges. GASeP has the potential to strengthen security […]
Hundreds of visitors from around the world, attended official public opening celebrations of the Louvre Abu Dhabi and were treated to a low-level fly-by of the Jean Nouvel designed museum by one of Etihad Airways’ flagship Airbus A380 aircraft. Sporting the airline’s ‘Facets of Abu Dhabi’ livery, the aircraft chosen for the display now also […]
Aviation experts have called for strict adherence to corporate governance in the industry as a key to development and growth of the sector and to encourage local and international entrepreneurs to invest in the sector. The experts also called for the increase of the number of aircraft owned by one airline from the existing minimum […]
One of Nigeria’s leading airline Dana Air has announced that that it would partner with the federal government of Nigeria to host the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) – World Aviation Forum (IWAF) scheduled to start today and end on Wednesday in Abuja. The Forum with the theme: ‘’Financing the Development of Aviation Infrastructure’’ would explore the […]
Last week, industry experts at a conference in Lagos, organised by the Aviation Round Table (ART), a think-tank body in the sector, x-rayed the limitations in air transport in the country, blaming the bad situation on obsolete and limited infrastructure. Thethereafter proffered ways the country could improve airport facilities and boost the industry. The experts […]