Abuja - Nigeria's Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, on Tuesday announced that the government has commenced moves that would compel any public servant travelling on a ticket bought with public funds to travel on a Nigerian carrier. According to the Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, in its
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Air Peace scales IOSA renewal hurdle, pledges to sustain safety standards
Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, has again passed the International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), pledging to sustain the high standards of its flight operations. The airline made the announcement in a statement signed by its Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah, on Tuesday in Lagos. The Area Manager, South West
Harley-Davidson’s profit beats estimates, shares rally
Harley-Davidson Inc’s shares rallied on Tuesday after the motorcycle maker forecast a lower-than-expected hit to profit margins from U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and its quarterly earnings topped Wall Street estimates. The forecast and results raised hopes 2018 profits will hold up better than expected, despite obstacles such as rising raw
London taxi drivers mull class action suit against Uber
London cab drivers are examining the possibility of bringing a class action suit against Uber, their association said on Tuesday after the mobile app was granted a temporary license renewal to operate in the British capital. Sky News reported that the overall possible bill to Uber for the potential lawsuit could
Lagos-Ibadan Rail Project Extend to Apapa to expedite movement of goods from the seaports by rail
Lagos - The contractor handling the new Lagos-Ibadan railway project, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, has been directed to extend its work from Ebute Meta to Apapa as part of measures to facilitate the movement of goods from the Lagos seaports to other parts of the country by rail. Nigeria's Minister
Medview Acquires Aircraft for Hajj, London Service
Ahead of the commencement of 2018 hajj operations and recommencement of its London services, Medview airline recently took delivery of its newly acquired B777-200ER to boost its fleet. The Chief Executive Officer of the airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole made this known in Lagos. He said the aircraft was purchased through a lease
Rwandair’s Flights to Guangzhou to Ease Africa – China Trade
U.S. freight market throttles back in June
Rapid growth in cargo volumes and spending has started to stretch domestic infrastructure to its limits, according to economist Donald Broughton. Growth in the North American freight market continued in June, but at a slower rate than in recent months, according to the latest Cass Freight Index Report. Shipment volumes increased 7.2
Brazil’s Rio Galeão Airport sees major growth in first half of 2018
SAA Chartered Plane Will Still Fly to Cuba, but Won’t Be Carrying Weapons
South African Airways (SAA) has said the charter flight which was meant to transport Cuban technicians back to the Caribbean island last week will still take place this week. The plane was stopped by customs officials last week at the Waterkloof air force base after it emerged that the aircraft, which