THE capital of Nigeria is a picture of order compared with Lagos, the chaotic commercial hub. But whereas Abuja’s sweeping avenues are well maintained, the runway of its airport is potholed. Several aircraft have damaged their landing gear on the rutted tarmac. Facing the risk of a serious crash, the government is closing the whole […]
The Etihad Aviation Group Board of Directors has announced that James Hogan will step down as President and Chief Executive Officer of the company in the second half of 2017. The Board and Mr. Hogan first initiated the transition process last year with the formation in May of the Etihad Aviation Group, a diversified global […]
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest growing African airline, proudly announces that it will introduce a Platinum tier level in its frequent flyer loyalty program, ShebaMiles, as of January 2017. The Platinum tier level offers extra benefits to frequent flyers that accrue 75, 000 status miles or 60 qualifying segments within one calendar year, Jan […]
The management of the Nigeria Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has dismissed reports indicating any friction brewing in the agency over promotion of staff. There was report that the newly appointed Director-General of NIMET, Professor Sani Abubakar Mashi had frowned against the planned promotion, an action that allegedly irked the workers and has given rise to hostility […]
Nigeira’s growing airline, Dana Air, has signed an agreement with the Imo state government to launch flight service, called Imo Air. Speaking during the launch of the service at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport, Owerri, the governor of the state, Rochas Okorocha said “This is a 10-year partnership between Dana Air and the Imo […]