Aviation

Air Cote D’Ivoire Commences Flights to Abuja

  In an effort to further expand its rapidly growing network and quickly establish itself as the leading carrier in the West and Central African Sub Region, Air Cote D’Ivoire (HF) has concluded plans to connect Nigeria’s Federal Capital, Abuja to its hub airport in Abidjan. According to a statement by the airline, the service […]

Aviation

Air Freight Growth Slowed to 2.2% in 2015

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released figures for global air freight markets showing cargo volumes measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) expanded 2.2% in 2015 compared to 2014. This was a slower pace of growth than the 5.0% growth recorded in 2014. The weakness reflects sluggish trade growth in Europe and Asia-Pacific. After […]

Aviation

As AIB Commences Investigation, Bristow Says Passengers, Crew Suffered Minor Injuries

Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) said it has commenced investigation into the water landing of Bristow Helicopters offshore on Wednesday, just as the company said the passengers were safe and only had minor injuries.   The accident according to AIB involved a S76 C++ helicopter marked 5N-BQJ, belonging to Bristow Helicopters, which departed ERHA Platform enroute Lagos was […]

AIB STATEMENT ON BRISTOW HELICOPTER CRASH

A S76 C++ helicopter marked 5N-BQJ  belonging to Bristow Helicopters, which departed ERHA Platform  enroute Lagos was ditched into the Atlantic Ocean 95 nautical miles into destination at about 10:20am local time.  All the eleven souls on board including two crew members were rescued alive. Accident Investigation Bureau AIB has commenced investigation into the occurrence. Details will […]