Emirates plans to cut about 30,000 jobs amid virus outbreak
Emirates Group is planning to cut about 30,000 jobs to reduce costs amid the coronavirus outbreak, which will bring down its number of employees...
No guidelines for flights resumption yet – FAAN
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says it is yet to release a post COVID-19 travel guidelines for air travellers.
Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, the...
Lufthansa first to land as Lithuania resumes passenger flights
Passenger flights in and out of Lithuania have resumed after a break of more than a month and a half during the coronavirus pandemic.
German...
FG extends closure of Airports by two weeks
The Federal Government has extended the closure of airspace and airports in the country by two weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Minister of Aviation,...
Coronavirus: Air Peace suspends operations
The management of Air Peace has announced the suspension of its operation for 23 days effective from Friday, March 27, amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
This...
Nigerian aviation sector could lose $434m revenue, 22,200 jobs to coronavirus – IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has noted that the far-reaching economic impact of COVID-19 could cost the aviation industry as much as $434...
Coronavirus: Arik suspends flights to West African countries
Arik Air has announced suspension of its flight services to all West African destinations following the continued spread of coronavirus.
According to the airline, the...
Aviation minister updates FEC, says national carrier ready by 2021
The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday told the Federal Executive Council (FEC) that efforts at establishing a national carrier would come...
FEC approves N645.5m for establishment of aviation accidents investigation school
The Federal Executive Council(FEC) has approved the sum of N645.5 million for the establishment of training school for aviation accidents investigation in Abuja.
Minister of...
AIB Nigeria releases preliminary reports on Air Peace, Max Air incidents
The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) has released two preliminary reports on serious incidents involving aircraft owned and operated by Air Peace Limited and...
