Tag: COVID-19
SAHCO Handles Nigeria’s First Batch of COVID-19 Vaccines
Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing aviation Ground Handling for the Astraceneca vaccines at the...
Arik Air Declares 300 staff Redundant
Arising
from the devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to the
constrained ability of the airline to complete heavy maintenance activities and
return its...
FAAN Inspect Kano Airport Ahead of Terminal Commissioning
As part of preparations for the commissioning of the newly completed, world-class, brand new international terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International...
Arik Air Leases Aircraft to Boost Operations
Arik Air has leased a Boeing 737-700 aircraft from Eznis Airways to boost its operations. The aircraft arrived Nigeria on November 21,...
Air France-KLM Slashes Year-End Capacity on Pandemic Surge
Air France-KLM will slash its schedule this quarter as European governments implement tough new measures to combat a resurgence of Covid-19 infections.
Passenger Traffic Down, Airlines Expected to Fold Up
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has downgraded its traffic forecast for Africa for 2020 to reflect a weaker-than-expected recovery. IATA now...
Qatar Airways’ Data Demonstrates the Safety of Air Travel
Qatar Airways report has shown that the airline recorded extremely low numbers of COVID-19 cases on board its aircraft after operating more...
4.5 Million African Jobs at Risk due to COVID-19 and Travel...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has warned that the damage being done to the African aviation industry and on economies by...
South Africa to Open for International Flights
SOUTH Africa has announced that it will be opening up its airspace for international travels from today October 1, 2020 with strict...
Lufthansa Announces Further Reduction in Fleet Size and Workforce
Lufthansa on Monday has announced that alongside reducing its workforce, it will further cut its fleet by decommissioning more than 150 aircraft...