Air France A380 Makes Emergency Landing in Canada

An Air France A380 superjumbo jetliner taking more than 500 people from Paris to Los Angeles made an emergency landing in Canada on Saturday following “serious damage” to one of its four engines, the airline said. “Flight 066 landed without further damage at the Goose Bay military airport in Canada and all of the 520 […]

Canada Should Eliminate Crown Rents, Not Privatize Airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration of airport privatization. “The Canadian government has already pocketed about C$5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property. That’s a C$5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit […]

Buhari Commends ICAO President, Aliu

President Muhammadu Buhari has commended the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council President, Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu. Aliu who is a Nigerian is the first African President of the Council and is due to be re-elected this week in Montreal, Canada. Buhari eulogized Aliu for his hard work and the goodwill he has garnered for […]