The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will have TIACA working with the 40 members of AFRAA to support air cargo development in Africa. Under the MoU, the organizations will collaborate on improvements to air cargo safety and security;
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Africa Development Bank Indicate Interest To Develop Nigeria National Airline
A defunct Nigeria Airways flight taxing at GAT of Murtala Mohammed Airport The African Development Bank (AFDB), yesterday indicated its willingness to help Nigeria set up a new national airline to meet its growing demand for improving aviation facility. This indication was given by the president of the International Aviation Organisation (ICAO) council,
11 banks to own 38.1% stake in Kenya Airways
Kenyan Airways Kenyan banks are set to be the second largest shareholders of national carrier Kenya Airways after forming a special purpose vehicle to acquire shares in the airline. As part of a bold restructuring plan, the banks will convert part of loans issued to Kenya Airways to acquire a 38.1 percent stake. This follows
Kenya Airways Costs Cut Help Narrow Half-Year Loss to U.S.$37 Million
Nairobi - Kenya Airways has narrowed its half-year net loss to Ksh3.8 billion ($36.7 million) compared to Ksh4.8 billion ($46.2 million) for a similar period in 2016, on reduced costs. The national carrier's operating profit for the six months ended in September rose by 52 percent to Ksh1.44 billion ($13.9 million)
Multi-level Car Park Eases Problem at MMIA But Throws up Challenge
As the management of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja makes progress in its effort to address the problem of inadequate parking space for vehicles, a new problem has emerged... Lagos (Thisday) - Inbound and outbound passengers, as well as other airport users of the international wing of the Murtala Muhammed
Flexport prepares first charter flight with Atlas
Nigeria National Carrier: Airbus, Boeing Show Interest
Defunct Nigerian Airways Abuja - Federal Government of Nigeria has said that two Aircraft Manufacturers Boeing and Airbus have indicated Interest in the Nation's National Carrier. Both Manufacturers has expressed their willingness to discuss their interest the Federal Government. Nigerian Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika through his twitter handle said @hadisirika,
Ethiopian Airlines Attracts More Travellers with Modern Aircraft Acquisition
Ethiopian New Airbus A350 Lagos (Thisday) - Ethiopia Airlines has been adjudged as the foreign carrier with the newest fleet of aircraft that operate in Nigeria and other parts of Africa. This was disclosed by travel expert and the organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko. He noted that the airline
Etihad Cargo launches third U.S. all-cargo route to Miami
Etihad Cargo Boeing 777F Miami International Airport (MIA) now has two all-cargo routes to the Middle East, following the launch of weekly 777-200F service by Etihad Cargo. The new scheduled freighter flights make a stop in Columbus, Ohio, before continuing to Miami, Amsterdam, and Abu Dhabi. The route launch makes MIA Etihad
Dana Airlifts 2.7m Passengers in Nine Years
Lagos (Thisday) - Dana Air has said it airlifted about 2.7 million passengers in the past nine years since it started scheduled commercial service in Nigeria. The airline which started operation on November 10, 2008 is celebrating its nine years of operation, adding it has consistently rendered good service to its