The world’s newest, most modern and efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350 XWB (extra-wide body), made its East African debut, arrived at Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport. Its visit is a precursor to the delivery of Ethiopian Airlines’ first A350-900 aircraft in the second quarter of next year and it will be the first Africa’s first […]
Europe’s giant aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has asked suppliers on its A320 jet programme to slash prices by at least 10 per cent by 2019. This move is expected to make the company’s fast selling plane more competitive, three people familiar with the matter said. Airbus’ cuts are one part of an internal efficiency program called SCOPe+ that also […]
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 […]
