Aviation

Etihad Records Double Digit on Stopover Programme

Etihad Airways, has recorded double-digit growth on its Abu Dhabi’s Stopover Programme. The programme welcomes guests from across the globe with Australia, Germany and the UK providing the largest visitor numbers. To meet the increasing demand, Hala Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme and staff continue to offer competitive rates and multiple packages, working closely with travel […]

Maintenance

Overland Dismisses Alleged Technical Problem with Its Aircraft

By Chinedu Eze One of Nigeria’s well-known schedule flight operator, Overland Airways, has dismissed the allegation that water dripped in one of its aircraft on arrival from a flight, which occurred about a month ago. The airline said that after the allegation the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) carried out investigation and discovered the allegation […]

Aviation

BA Unveils On-Business Programme for SMEs

 By Chinedu Eze Europe’s mega carrier, British Airways has introduced online business programme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) known as On-Business and aimed at providing extra travel services at affordable fares for such line of enterprises in order to encourage them to grow. The airline initiated the programme to enable its corporate clients in […]

Maintenance

High Aircraft Maintenance Cost

The high cost of aircraft maintenance abroad, particularly, the mandatory C-check has raised deep concerns in the aviation industry. Maintenance checks on aircraft range from A, B, C and D Checks, which are done periodically. A and B checks are lighter checks, while C and D are considered heavier checks. Maintenance of a Boeing 737 […]

Maintenance

Making Local Airlines Profitable

Chinedu Eze writes that even as the federal government tinkers with the establishment of a national airline, domestic carriers must operate successfully in order to have a robust air transport system in Nigeria Barring any unforeseen problems, a new Minister of Aviation will assume office in a few weeks time. The Senate last week commenced […]