International Air Transport Association (IATA), the global body regulating major aviation operation, has agreed to review guidelines that will enhance and promote the growth of travel trade business in Nigeria. At a recent strategic meeting with the Executive of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) let by its National President, Mr. Bankole Bernard, IATA […]
Low value of the local currency, unfavourable forex policy, aviation fuel scarcity and high cost of fuel, and poor infrastructure have kept international carriers under pressure and forcing them to leave the juicy Nigerian market. In a normal operational situation where there is no security threat, no diplomatic imbroglio and there is no war, foreign […]
Air Traffic Controllers (ATC), who manage the radar and communication in Nigeria’s space, have called for an urgent improvement in controller-pilot communication and are asking the government to declare a state of emergency on air safety so that it would attend to the problem with the seriousness it deserves before aircraft start falling from the […]
Executives from Southern African airlines, governments, regulatory authorities and industry partners are meeting here to discuss the ramifications of a newly – approved global carbon offset mechanism for international aviation, which is to be implemented worldwide. The discussion, one of several on the “Airlines in Uncertain times” agenda of the Airlines Association of Southern Africa’s 2016 annual […]
Turkish Airlines continues to “Widen Your World” with the addition of Zanzibar (Tanzania) as its 293rd destination. Already a globally recognized brand, Turkish Airlines again strengthens its presence in Africa and will have a presence at 50 destinations in 31 African countries, making it one of the leading carriers to the continent. Zanzibar, the […]