Tunisia has barred Emirates Airlines flights from landing in its territory. The move comes after days of public outcry over United Arab Emirates airport security measures that targeted Tunisian women. Tunisia's Transport Ministry announced on Sunday that it was barring a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline from landing in the North
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Nigeria: Bad Weather Forces Airlines to cancel flights in Abuja Airport
Hammatan Flight Abuja -passengers were stranded on Wednesday as some domestic and international airlines delayed or canceled their flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja due to adverse weather conditions.The affected flights involved are Air Peace, Dana Air, Arik Air, Azman and Air France. Imagine your Ad placed here At about 10 a.m., (NAIA) announced
Airbus ready to phase out A380 if fails to win Emirates deal: sources
FILE PHOTO: An Airbus A380 is taking part in a flying display during the 52nd Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France June 23, 2017. REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus is drawing up contingency plans to phase out production of the world’s largest jetliner, the A380 superjumbo,
5 People, Including 4 Members Of Same Family, Killed In Christmas Eve Plane Crash In Florida
Investigators survey scene of fatal crash at Central Florida airport Five people, including four members of the same family, were killed on Sunday morning when their twin-engine plane crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff at Bartow Municipal Airport in Polk County, Florida. Imagine your Ad placed here The pilot, 70-year-old John Shannon, and his four
The 12 best airlines in Asia
Airlines for Asia such as Qatar, Emirates, Singapore, and Cathay Pacific took nine of the 10 spots in the latest Skytrax annual rankings. Airlines for Asia such as Qatar, Emirates, Singapore, and Cathay Pacific took nine of the 10 spots in the latest Skytrax annual rankings. Consumer aviation website Skytrax releases
Middle East air cargo market: Resilience in tough times
A terminal at Hamad International Airport in Doha. Even amidst tough times, the Middle East air cargo market continues to surprise the world with the highest airfreight growth numbers compared with other regions. Overall decline in global air cargo market and excess capacity are major headwinds that the region is beginning
Europe’s cargo gateways
Frankfurt is Europe's busiest cargo airport. Europe has always been at the forefront of the air cargo industry, setting the standards in terms of airports and their adjoining cargo facilities. The continent has some of the most strategically positioned and technologically advanced hubs. Major air cargo facilities in Europe are now capable
Here’s why most planes are white
Every airline has branding on its planes, but for the most part, all commercial airplanes are painted white. Why? Why? The light colour reflects sunlight and solar radiation while the plane is in flight and keeps the cabin cool. "It's basically like putting sunblock on," MIT Aeronautics and Astronautics professor R. John
Nigeria: Arik Air resumes flight after Cabin crew grounds operation
Arik Air Nigeria’s major operator, Arik Air yesterday resumed flight service after several hours on Friday due to strike action embarked by the cabin crew who were agitating for improved welfare and the fulfilment of promises made to them by the airline management. The cabin crew had downed tools on Friday morning without
America’s Department of Commerce imposes a tariff of 292% on Bombardier’s C-Series jets
FILE PHOTO: A Bombardier C-Series aircraft is displayed at the Singapore Airshow at Changi Exhibition Center February 18, 2016. REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo But Boeing is the real loser from the decision A year ago Dennis Muilenburg, the chief executive of Boeing, the American aerospace giant, had a problem. Tweets written by Donald