President, Council of the International Civil Aviation Authority, ICAO, Olomuyiwa Bernard, has stated that exorbitant taxes and duties imposed on carriers one of the factors hindering the growth of air transportation in developing countries. According to him, the proliferating taxes gave rise to negative economic impacts on states, adding that ICAO was working to help […]
Governor of Akwa Ibom state, Udom Emmanuel has assured that international flight operations will commence at the state-owned international airport from June 2016. The governor dropped the hint during the inspection of the intended runway currently being upgraded at the airport. He said: “As the Ibom International Airport gears up for International Flight Operations, the […]
Capt. Josiah Choms (PhD), a leader in the aviation sector and currently serving on the Board of HeliOffshore provides some education on air transportation in general and causes of aircraft accidents in particular, in such a way as to allay fears and restore confidence in a troubled industry. Accidents or serious incidents with passenger or […]
The Osun State Government on Sunday said it would provide free train service for its citizens who would be travelling to Osogbo from Lagos for the Eid-el-Kabir festival. This is contained in a statement issued by the media aide to Governor Rauf Aregbesola, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, and made available to newsmen in Osogbo. According to […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has grounded two foreign registered aircraft with immediate effect for allegedly flying illegally into and within the country’s airspace. The aviation industry regulator said the United Kingdom and Mexico-registered planes had flown into Nigeria without approval from the relevant authorities. A statement by the Acting General Manager, Public Affairs, NCAA, […]
The upswing of Golden Tulip brand in the Nigerian hospitality sector continues as Golden Tulip Lagos Airport Hotel, the newest addition to the brand's growing profile prepares to open its door for business this month. This is following the completion of the total renewal and refurbishing work at the former Woodridge Hotel now transformed into […]
Motivated by the desire to take Igbo New Yam Festival to greater heights, Chinedu Idezuna has renamed the fiesta in Lagos as Eko Oni Baje New Yam and Beach Festival. Spicing it with other theatrics in addition to the aquatic splendor of Lagos State, the new name is to create a wider audience and acceptance […]
The allegedly missing Bauchi State-owned aircraft, has landed in Nigeria from Morocco where the state government claimed it was found. The Embraer ERJ 145 touched down on the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport Bauchi at about 10 am Friday. Its whereabouts had been a subject of controversy as the new government suggested the aircraft was […]
The Sultan Abubakar III International Airport in Sokoto is vulnerable to incursion by unauthorised persons and animals, its manager, Alhaji Abubakar Buba, said yesterday. He told newsmen in an interview that he had in view of that, appealed to the federal government to hasten work on the airport's fence and provide accommodation for security men […]
Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to announce that it has received the Certificate of Global Growth Company of 2015 from the World Economic Forum on September 8, 2015 in Dalian, People’s Republic of China. Ethiopian is among the 132 of the world most dynamic and high-growth companies which were nominated based on their strength and potential […]
