Airlines were gradually coming back online Saturday after global carriers, banks and financial institutions were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus programme. Passenger crowds had swelled…
Dutch airline KLM has announced that a widespread global computer outage has rendered “flight handling impossible,” leading to a substantial suspension of its operations. The airline stated, “KLM, along with other airlines and airports worldwide, has been affected by a…
The Management of Ibom Air, has described as misleading and false a newspaper report that the company and 13 other Nigerian airlines have been blacklisted over contract breaches. Mrs Aniekan Essienette, the Group Manager, Marketing and Communication, said this in…
In a move to enhance transparency and accountability in the aviation sector, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has announced plans to launch its consumer protection portal in August. This announcement follows efforts by the NCAA to address widespread consumer…
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurated its CFM Leap-1B engine test cell at Addis Ababa MRO Services. This gives Ethiopian full testing capability for the Leap-1B engine, the exclusive power plant for Boeing’s 737 MAX. Regarding this capacity leap, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO,…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has addressed misleading claims about the hurdles to obtaining an Air Operators Certificate (AOC). This clarification comes in response to a write-up that could misinform the public. The Acting Director General, Civil Aviation, Chris…
By Seun Ibiyemi The International Air Transport Association IATA lauds Nigeria’s clearing 831 million USD in foreign airlines’ trapped funds. This significant achievement marks a positive step in restoring confidence within the global civil aviation community. IATA’s Regional Vice President…
…Says Tinubu’s travelling in chartered aircraft, a national embarrassment An aviation expert, Dr Godwin Emmanuel, has expressed grave concerns over recent developments that caused President Bola Tinubu to travel abroad on chartered flights. Emmanuel, who said that the public shame…
By Umar Akilu Majeri, Dutse Barely over five years after Overland Airline suspended its flight to Dutse international Airport of Jigawa state, the Airline now has resumed its operation after signing the memorandum of understanding with the State Government. Speaking…
By Seun Ibiyemi Ethiopian Aviation University has graduated close to 800 aviation professionals including international trainees from eight African countries and one from Asia. The graduation ceremony which took place at the university’s facility, last week 2024 was graced by…
