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Russian passenger jet crashes, killing all on board
A Sukhoi Superjet 100 passenger plane crashed Friday outside Moscow, killing all three crew members on board, according to Russian state news agency TASS. The crash reportedly happened during a test flight, when no passengers were on board. Authorities are…
Vivajets highlights aviation’s role in regional Security
Aviation outfit, Vivajets, has underscored the role of business aviation in fostering regional integration and security in Africa. This was part of the proceedings at the 60th anniversary of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Third Africa Airforce Forum where…
African corporate community shaken by Wigwe’s death
Sopuruchi Onwuka The death of one of Africa’s finest bankers and business enabler, Herbert Wigwe, has shaken the continent where access to finance has become one of the biggest challenges to building viable businesses. The development comes as American authorities…
Ethiopian to launch new destinations
Ethiopian Airlines Group announced that it will launch six new additional international destinations over the coming months, Ethiopian News Agency has reported. Ethiopian Airlines Group Chief Commercial Officer, Lemma Yadecha told the Ethiopian News Agency that the international destination of…
American, European startups ready to deploy flying cars in 2024
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports US start-up, Alef Aeronautics, and its German competitor, Volocopter, are working to get regulators in both countries to create new regulatory environment and low altitude aviation codes to enable them deploy flying cars and air…
Vivajets rolls out products, canvasses connectivity in Africa
Innovative Nigerian business aviation company, Vivajets, has rolled out a set of innovative product offerings at a recent international conference held by the company in Lagos. The organization also released a guide on fractional aircraft ownership, a specialized service that…
Old MMIA terminal evacuated over fire incident
Sopuruchi Onwuka A section of the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, was evacuated early Wednesday following a fire outbreak suspected to have been sparked off by faulty electrical fittings. The Oracle Today received video recording…
Shit in plane forces Delta Airlines to abort flight
Sopuruchi Onwuka, with agency reports A Delta Air Lines plane was forced to turn around about an hour into a flight from Atlanta to Barcelona, Spain, after a passenger sprayed diarrhea throughout the cabin all the way to the lavatory….
Pilot dies midair, 271 passengers landed
A pilot with pricey 25 years flight experience died midair after falling ill, leaving fellow command crew to land the plane. The Oracle Today gathered from online reports that the American pilot flying 271 passengers from Miami to Chile died…
Chinese malware infiltrate various US military systems
US officials reportedly found suspected Chinese malware across several military systems, and, unlike previous attacks, experts say the intent is more likely to disrupt rather than to surveil. The New York Times reported Tuesday that the attacks first came into…
