- NCAA dismisses Air Peace burglary incident The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has declared the report of an alleged burglary attempt on the cargo hold of Air Peace on the Runway 18R of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos as untrue, according to a Punch news report. But the airline said that the
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Boeing’s biggest trade fight could spark a U.S. confrontation with Europe
Despite its loss in U.S. trade court against Bombardier, Boeing believes 2018 will be a turning point in its lengthy WTO challenge to Airbus over government subsidies. The threat of hefty tariffs could redraw the playing field — or trigger a trade war among traditional allies. Boeing’s lawyers, still smarting from
In an Eye-Opening Move, This World-Famous Airline Wants to Introduce Bigger Planes on Shorter Routes
A three-hour or even six-hour flight in a plane like this would surely be an improvement. CREDIT: Getty Images This could make a huge difference. Inc.com (column) - Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek. At the turn of the century, I was
Airbus halts some deliveries, tests after engine snag: sources
An Airbus A320neo aircraft is pictured during a news conference to announce a partnership between Airbus and Bombardier on the C Series aircraft programme, in Colomiers near Toulouse, France, October 17, 2017. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau Airbus has stopped delivering A320neo jets powered by Pratt & Whitney geared-turbofan engines and halted pre-delivery test
Airlines complain about Mexico passenger arrival fee increase
Aeromexico arrival hall Mexico City (Reuters) - Aviation industry groups are pressing Mexico’s government to reverse a January fee increase for international passengers arriving in Mexico City, claiming it is hurting the airlines and the country’s economic competitiveness. The fee was raised 25 percent to $51.12 per passenger this year to help
Airlines, flight schools try to lure pilots with cheaper – or free – training
Airlines body eyes bankruptcy law review to reduce stranded passengers
Berlin (Reuters) - After some high-profile airline insolvencies in Europe last year, an industry trade body said countries should review bankruptcy laws to reduce the number of stranded passengers, but rejected the idea of a rescue fund to repatriate customers. Britain’s Monarch and Germany’s Air Berlin both went bust last year,
South Sudan’s First Female Pilot Aluel Bol Aluenge Rises to the Position of Captain
South Sudan is celebrating yet another remarkable feat by Capt Aluel Bol Aluenge, the country's first commercial pilot who has risen to the position of Captain while wishing her the best in her aviation career. Aluenge was recently made a Captain flying for Delta Air Lines. The 34-year-old first made news
Rwandan Government Moves to Improve Aviation Security
Kigali - Rwandan government on Monday tabled a bill in the Lower House that seeks to establish new regulations governing civil aviation in the country. While presenting the draft law in the House, the Minister of State in charge of Transport, Eng. Jean de Dieu Uwihanganye, said that the new regulations
Space sports car now flying toward asteroid belt beyond Mars
Cape Canaveral, Fla. (AP) - The world’s first space sports car is cruising toward the asteroid belt, well beyond Mars. SpaceX chief Elon Musk confirmed the new, more distant route for his rocketing Tesla Roadster. The red electric convertible was the unorthodox cargo aboard his company’s brand new Falcon Heavy rocket