Vice President Kashim Shettima yesterday inaugurated two new Cross River State–owned Cally Air aircraft, praising Governor Bassey Otu for the forward-looking investments in aviation and other critical sectors. Speaking at the Margaret Ekpo International Airport in Calabar, where he represented President Bola Tinubu to inaugurate two newly acquired Cally Air aircraft, Shettima described the initiative as a […]
With the cost of operation hitting the roof and many domestic airlines facing liquidation, it has emerged the airlines are being ripped off by regulators via landing charges. Local operators who spoke to THISDAY said the development has further heightened their fears of not being able to continue in business calling on the federal government […]
History was made in the Nigerian travel industry as Dana Air and Ibom Air signed the first ever domestic codeshare/interline agreement as part of plans to offer more route options, schedule options and easy connectivity for the flying public. The signing of the alliance by representatives of both airlines, Obi Mbanuzo, Accountable manager/Chief Operating Officer […]
A 72-year old male passenger on Air Peace Calabar- Abuja Flight P47182, Friday died on board while the flight was airborne. Informed source from the Margret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar disclosed that the deceased had a case of paraplegia due to spinal injury since 2019 and had been on medication and going for check up […]
State owned Ibom Air on Monday extended flight service to Calabar, a short distance from its operational hub in Uyo. The airline, which has distinguishing itself in on-time departure and efficient service delivery to travellers, said that it decided to make Calabar its nest destination because of the cultural affinity Cross River has with […]
