After a two-year hiatus, the Dubai based Emirates has resumed flights to Lagos, the commercial hub of Nigeria. The Middle East mega carrier inaugural flight touched down at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, on October 1, 2024, as Nigeria was celebrating its 64th Independence anniversary. Commenting on the return of services, the Deputy President […]
Airbus has named Gabriel Semelas as President of Airbus in Africa and the Middle East, effective from 1st January 2025. Gabriel Semelas brings more than 24 years of experience in the aeronautical industry, having held key senior executive roles. He returns to Airbus from his current position as Chief Commercial and Financial Officer at Eurofighter […]
The Best Airline in the Middle East will showcase its latest generation Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, and its Gulfstream G650ER aircraft Qatar Airways is poised to make a striking presence at this year’s edition of the Dubai Airshow 2023 scheduled to take place from 13-17 November 2023 at Dubai World Centre. The award-winning airline aims […]
*South Africa Opens Borders to International Travellers Based on the undertaking by the authorities of the United Arabs Emirates (UAE), the Nigerian government has agreed to lift the ban placed on Emirates Airlines from operating into and out of the country. According to the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, the commencement of the airline’s […]
The International Air Transport Association strengthened its call for urgent action from governments in Africa and the Middle East to provide financial relief to airlines as the latest IATA scenario for potential revenue loss by carriers in Africa and the Middle East reached US$23 billion (US$19 billion in the Middle East and US$4 billion in […]
