Of Local Carriers and Int’l Destinations

Nigerian airlines have a marked failure in operating international destinations. Industry observers argue that Nigerian carriers are never prepared; that their desire to operate beyond the West Coast to London, Johannesburg, New York, Dubai,etc is gingered more by passion, ego than pragmatism. They noted that indigenous airlines rarely meet the standard of other operators on […]

Medview Suspends Dubai Operations

Major Nigerian carrier, Medview‎ Airline, has announced the suspension of its Lagos to Dubai operation via Abuja till March 24, 2018. The airline explained that it took the decision because there is no ready aircraft to ‎service the route until the given date and it wished to use the opportunity to sort things out with […]

Emirates, Etihad Sign Joint Security Agreement

Emirates and Etihad Airways have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on aviation security. The agreement, between Emirates Group Security and Etihad Aviation Group, is for the sharing of information and intelligence between the United Arab Emirates’ two largest airlines. Under the MOU Emirates will provide security and training to Etihad, with the groups […]

Bankole: 80% of Aircraft Maintenance Cost Spent Overseas

Nigerian carrier, Med-View Airline, recently had its inaugural flight from Lagos to Dubai. The Managing Director of the airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole spoke on pertinent industry issues and the company’s plans to sustain the route. Med-View Airline has just increased its capacity by adding Dubai to its route networks, what informed your decision to venture […]

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Med-View Airline Sets for Dubai Flight on December 7

Med-View Airline has concluded all arrangements for December 7 Inaugural Flight to Dubai from Lagos via Abuja The airline CEO, Alhaji Muneer Bankole at the weekend commended  the Federal Ministry of Aviation, government parastatals,travel agencies and passengers who have keyed into the airline inaugural flight and assured that the carrier was committed to a dedicated […]