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Delta, United airlines cancel flights to Israel as M.East set to explode
United Airlines is suspending its daily flights to Israel, beginning with the Wednesday night flight from Newark to Tel Aviv, as tensions in the Middle East escalate. “Beginning with this evening’s flight from Newark Liberty to Tel Aviv, we are…
US Embassy asks Americans to leave Lebanon pronto
Sopuruchi Onwuka The government of the United States has warned its citizens in Lebanon to find their way out of the country as tension mounts over the bombing of Israeli children in a playing field. The U.S. Embassy in Lebanon…
NCAA approves Elint Systems to manage drone traffic in Nigeria
Sopuruchi Onwuka Federal government has cleared an indigenous aviation technology company, Elint Systems Limited, to assume the role of drone traffic management in the country; making it the first time unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) reined into a controlled traffic management…
Multiple taxation, forex pushing air tickets up –Okonkwo
For Nigerians to enjoy lower air travel tickets, the federal government must step in to save the aviation sector by moderating the over 20 taxes paid on every ticket purchased by travellers as well as reign in the astronomical rise…
Delta still grounded as most airlines creep out of tech quandary
Sopuruchi Onwuka One of America’s biggest airlines with a crucial route connecting Nigeria, Dalta Airlines, is exceptionally affected by the Friday’s tech glitch that plunged global businesses into lingering stalemate. Although most African airlines and airports were not affected by…
Nigerian local flights not affected by Microsoft’s software glitch
Local flights in Nigeria suffered little or no impact from the global information technology outage on Friday when glitches in Mocrosoft security software updates hung millions of computers, affecting flight schedules at major world airports. Although Microsoft announced that the…
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…
