Proposed acquisition could pave way for fleets of pilotless flying taxis Boeing Co. on Thursday said it plans to acquire Aurora Flight Sciences Corp., a maker of aerial drones and pilotless flying systems in a move the company said could pave the way for fleets of small flying taxis. Virginia-based Aurora is
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African carriers register 29.4% y-o-y growth in freight volume in August
IATA hopeful on cargo yields as demand continues to soar As per the data, African carriers posted the largest year-on-year increase in demand of all regions in August with freight volumes growing 29.4 percent. This is a slight slowdown from July but still more than three times the five-year average pace
Multi-level car park opened at the Lagos International Airport
Lagos - The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria and Seymour Aviation Limited, on Wednesday, opened a multi-level car park at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos. The 1,300-capacity facility, funded by Fidelity Bank Plc, is expected to check indiscriminate parking in and around the airport. FAAN’s Director of Engineering Services, Mr. Salisu
Nigerian Immigration Service increases visa issuing counters at Lagos airport
Lagos (Punch) - The Nigeria Immigration Service has increased visa issuing centres and counters from one to two at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. A source, who craved anonymity, said the immigration authorities in Abuja ordered the Lagos airport command to increase the counters to two in order to facilitate
Airbus says it has capacity to raise A350 production above targeted levels
A logo of Airbus is pictured on their booth during the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, May 22, 2017. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse PARIS (Reuters) - Airbus said on Wednesday it had the capacity to push the production of its A350 planes above its targeted level of 10
Royal Air Force jets escort Ryanair flight amid fears of security threat
PHOTOS: Ryanair flight being escortsed into Stansted by RAF Fighter jets LONDON (AP) — Royal Air Force Typhoon jets escorted a Ryanair flight from Lithuania to London Stansted after what appears to be a hoax security threat. The plane was traveling from Kaunas, Lithuania to Luton Airport but was diverted to Stansted. All
Norwegian Airlines launches world’s longest low-cost non-stop route
... 13-HOUR flights from London Gatwick to Singapore (from under £150) ... The 6,764-mile route is covered using state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners Historically, low-cost airlines would only offer short-haul flights, with intrepid travelers having to splash out if they wanted to cross the world. However, the times are changing, as Norwegian Airlines
First passenger jet configured for cargo unveiled in Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — The first-ever passenger jet converted for cargo use was unveiled Monday in Alaska, and the arrival spells the end for a unique plane configured for the nation’s largest state. Alaska Airlines spent $15 million to convert three 737-700s to carry diverse cargo — everything from animals to
Monarch Airlines goes bust, spoiling holiday plans for many Britons
LONDON (Reuters) - Britain’s Monarch Airlines collapsed on Monday, causing the cancellation of hundreds of thousands of holidays, after falling victim to intense competition for flights and a weaker pound. The failure of Monarch, the largest British airline to go bust, will affect nearly 900,000 passengers in total. It marooned more
European airlines failures play into hands of richer rivals
BERLIN (Reuters) - First Alitalia, then Air Berlin and now Monarch Airlines: Europe’s struggling carriers are falling like dominoes and the region’s biggest airlines are set to chalk up bigger profits. The collapse of airlines gives rivals a chance to snap up planes, prized airport slots and much-needed pilots. It takes