Emirates Welcomes 100th A380 to Its Fleet

Celebrates milestone delivery in Hamburg, reaffirms commitment to A380 programme. Emirates chairman highlights positive impact of Emirates’ A380 operations on aerospace manufacturing, aviation industries and consumer experience Emirates today celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg. His Highness Sheikh […]

Emirates Employs 130 Nigerians

Emirates employs more than 130 Nigerian nationals across the Emirates group, of which over 60 are employed in Nigeria and not 10 as reported in some local media, the airline has said. According to the biggest Middle East carrier, its operation also supports many more jobs in Nigeria’s aviation services supply chain such as in […]

NCAA Suspends Five Cabin Crew Medical Certificates over Drugs

THE Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) in furtherance of its heightened safety oversight has suspended the medical certificates of five Cabin Crew members on account of drug related offences. The five crew members (names withheld) tested positive to marijuana (Tetra Hydro Cannabinol – THC) during a Multi – Drug Screening Test (MDST) conducted on participants […]