Category Archives: Aviation

Airlines to spend $4.8trln on aircraft in 20 years

June 13, 2013 no comments

Aircraft manufacturer, Boeing has upgraded its 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft demand, saying airlines will need 35,280 new jets worth $4.8 trillion as the world’s fleet doubles in siz...

Dana Air accident: AIB tidies up final report

June 13, 2013 no comments

As the public waits for the final report on the immediate and remote causes of the Dana Air accident in Iju-Ishaga on June 3, 2012, the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has said that outstanding i...

Dana Air crash: One year after

May 30, 2013 no comments

The row caused by payment of compensation to the families of persons who died in the Dana Air accident in Lagos and those who lost properties as a result is still simmering. As the first anniversary ...

2050: African airlines and mergers challenge

May 23, 2013 no comments

Experts and stakeholders in the aviation industry have made a case for mergers among African airlines which will enable them compete globally. They say failure by the carriers to embrace the trend wh...

Momentum for FG’s aerotropolis project

May 2, 2013 no comments

All over the world, airports and their immediate environment are no longer limited to boutiques, eateries, car hire and sundry service; they now have all the modern amenities of any city. These days,...

Aero seeks technical partnership with Ethiopian Airlines

April 18, 2013 no comments

The management of Aero Contractors Airline is believed to be holding talks with its counterpart in Ethiopian Airlines on technical agreement. An official of Aero who craved anonymity, told Blueprint ...

FAAN chief challenges NEMA on training

April 18, 2013 no comments

The south west regional manager of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Edward Olarerin, has called the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to partner with the local governme...

IATA calls for promoting aviation policies among African governments

April 18, 2013 no comments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger partnerships among African government to promote aviation policies that would engender safety, develop a more competitive indust...

Air passenger demand rises by

April 11, 2013 no comments

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said that global passenger traffic results for February showed demand growth accelerating on the back of stronger business confidence, particula...

Acquiring aircraft for airlines is not enough, Akerele tells FG

April 11, 2013 no comments

The general secretary of Aviation Round Table (ART), Mr. Sam Akerele, has lauded the federal government for partnering with Boeing, Embrarer and other aircraft manufacturers to assist domestic airlin...