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Nigeria’s Green Africa Airways Slated for June Launch
While most aviation companies have felt the heavy impact of the Covid-19 outbreak, some entrepreneurs in the space have taken the crisis as an opportunity to embark on new ventures. One of the most notable in recent months is Nigeria's…
November 18, 2018 2:52 pm ET -
Nigeria’s Aging Aircraft Struggle Continues as Government Seeks Increased Control
Nigerian aviation experts are now looking for ways to lessen public concern over the age and safety of the country's airlines' aircraft as government officials are calling them into question, Lagos newspaper Vanguard reported Saturday. The response comes after reports surfaced…
July 18, 2018 7:08 pm ET -
Africa’s Largest Nation Announces New National Carrier: Nigeria Air
Nigeria Air, a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) airline, will be launched by the end of this year. The announcement was made by the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, of the Federal Government of Nigeria (FGN), at a press…
December 26, 2017 2:27 pm ET -
Ethiopian Airlines Operates First All-Female Crew Flight in Africa
In a historic feat, Ethiopian Airlines operated the first ever intra-Africa with an all-female crew. The flight, Ethiopian Airlines flight 901, departed from Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Ababa to Lagos, Nigeria. Female flight dispatchers, check-in staff, pilots and cabin crew were…