Fast growing national carrier, Rwand Air on Sunday displayed the special attention it pays to its lucrative Lagos route by launching its newly acquired, Airbus A330-200 on the Nigeria-Kigali route. The aircraft flew in passengers from Kigali , the capital of the East African country; its major hub to its West African hub, Lagos. The […]
Domestic airlines have alleged that some of the charges levied on them by aviation agencies, which amount to estimated N10 billion per annum are arbitrary and illegal and therefore should be stopped immediately. The airlines alleged that the agencies did not secure the approval from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) before introducing the […]
Qatar Airways has put in orders for 40 wide-body Boeing jets and is voicing its intent to order up to 60 737 MAX jets. (Credit: Boeing) Qatar Airways today sent a strong message to the Boeing Co. – and to Airbus, its European rival – by putting in an order for 40 wide-body Boeing jets […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic data for August showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 4.6% compared to the year-ago period. This represented a slowing from the 6.4% increase recorded in July (revised). August capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 5.8%, and load […]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) congratulated states which, under the leadership of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), have achieved an historic agreement to implement a market-based measure that will support airlines’ efforts to stabilize emissions with carbon neutral growth. The agreement was reached by states attending the 39th ICAO Assembly which concluded today […]