Ethiopian Airlines yesterday operated its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft from Addis Ababa to Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Ethiopian Airlines is the first country in Africa to receive the state-of-the-art aircraft, delivered from Airbus major factory in Toulouse, France few days ago amid fanfare. The delivery has deepened the relationship between the successful East […]
In its manner of establishment, government protection and 15 years tax waiver at the expense of existing airlines, the federal government through the Ministry of Aviation planned to kill Nigerian airlines with the establishment of Nigeria Air, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has alleged. The association said that it was the realisation of this fact […]
With so many reactions trailing the recent announcement of Ethiopian Airlines as core investor and partner to the national carrier, Nigeria Air. Writer looks at how the new airline with government stakes will impact on the aviation sector Many Nigerians have been reacting to the confirmation by the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, that […]
The federal government yesterday declared Ethiopian Airlines Consortium as preferred bidder of the proposed Nigeria Air Limited with a combined score (Technical and Financial Bid) of 86.7 per cent. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, noted that all preparations for the establishment of the national carrier, Nigeria Air are concluded and the airline will kick […]
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and the leading Aviation Group, has returned its B737 MAX back to the skies with the airline’s Board Chairman and Executives, Boeing Executives, Ministers, Ambassadors, government officials, journalists and customers onboard the first flight. Commenting on the return of the B737 MAX to service, Ethiopian Group CEO Tewolde GebreMariam said, “Safety […]
