In compliance with the exective order issued by Federal Government of Nigeria, The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mr. Saleh Dunoma has advised passengers to arrive airports on time due to the new screening arrangement that has been implemented. My advice to passengers is that they should come
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Petrol Pump Price remains N145 – PPPRA
In reiteration of The Senate President’s explanation on fuel pump price, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency on Tuesday stated that there was no approval of N5 increase in the pump price of Premium Motor Spirit, street-named petrol. The PPPRA is the authorised agency of the Federal Government that fixes and
Emirates airline unveils environment-friendly aircraft cleaning technique
At the recent World Environmental Day Event 2017 Emirate Airlines uncovers an environment friendly aircraft cleaning technique. The technique known as ‘aircraft dry is enabled to save millions of water every year. In their statement, little or no water is involved in cleaning the aircraft, which is in contrast to conventional
Global Implications of the Qatari Rift
Kenya’s SGR Cargo Train begins today
Kenya’s President Uhuru Kenyatta flags off today trials of the country’s new SGR cargo train from Mombasa port. The train will pull 50 wagons laden with containers bound for the Embakasi Inland Container Depot. According to Kenya Railways managing director Atanas Maina, the train will be for trial purposes, with the service expected to be launched in
BA to operate all flights from Tuesday
U.S to expand Electronics ban to flights departing US
U.S is considering expanding the ban on large electronics in airplane cabins to include flights departing from the US to overseas. The Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly confirmed this to CNN Friday. The original ban applies to certain US-bound flights, including those originating in Cairo, Egypt; Dubai and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates;
Delta Brings Global Junior Achievement Partnership to Africa
Delta Air Lines has announced that it would sponsor JA Africa’s Innovation Camps and Company of the Year (COY) programmes in Lagos, Nigeria, and Dakar, Senegal, over the next 12 months. COY programme is the signature showcase for both JA and the high school students who complete the initial JA Company
Emirates Group declares Profit for the 29th Consecutive Year
Middle East biggest airliner, Emirates Group, has announced the results of its 2016-2017 financial year and the 29th consecutive year of profit and steady business expansion, despite a turbulent year for aviation and travel industry. The Emirates Group posted an AED 2.5 billion ($ 670 million) profit for the financial year
Nigeria’s Domestic Airlines Airlift 1.5m in Q, 2017
- Air Peace highest with 523, 130 (34.4%) passengers in 3,262 flights (31%); - Arik Air, had 37 out of the total 54 cancellations and delayed 244 of the 295 delayed flights Nigerian airlines airlifted about 1, 514,616 passengers in the first quarter of 2017, reports from the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority