No US ban on Nigerian airlines, NCAA clarifies
By Chinelo Obogo In response to recent reports claiming a ban on Nigerian airlines by the United States, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has stepped forward to clarify the…
Reason Nigerian Airlines were delisted from Operating in US – NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority has reacted to a report on the delisting of Nigerian airlines from operating in the United States.NCAA Acting Director General, Capt. Chris Najomo made this…
Airlines to be ‘fully informed’ if mid-air Rolls-Royce engine part failure poses wider risk | Business News
Passenger plane engine maker Rolls-Royce has pledged to keep airlines "fully informed" if an apparent mid-air part failure poses a wider risk.The UK firm was reacting to an incident aboard…
Ethiopian Airlines says flights to Eritrea suspended
Ethiopian Airlines said Monday that it was suspending its flights to and from Eritrea’s capital Asmara from September 3, citing “difficult operating conditions”. Air links between Ethiopia and Eritrea had…
How Long Do Suitcases Stay On Baggage Carousels After Their Arrival?
Summary Unclaimed bags can occur for various reasons, such as being placed on the wrong plane or lost in the system. The TSA has a high success rate for recovering…
Why US govt delisted Nigerian airlines from category one status — NCAA
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has explained why the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) delisted Nigeria from its Category One status. In a statement by the Acting Director-General,…
Air India Announces Plans To Equip Airbus A350-900 With WiFi
Summary Air India's Airbus A350 will soon have onboard WiFi, in line with increasing passenger demands for connectivity worldwide. The A350 is now deployed on the Delhi-London route, featuring a…
Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea
Ethiopia's national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has announced the suspension of flights to and from Asmara, Eritrea.In a statement on Monday, the airline said the suspension was effected September 3, (today).The…
A Look At The Fly By Wire Control System
Summary Fly-by-wire systems consist of sensors, flight control computers, and flight control actuators. Flight control computers analyze data from sensors and dictate aircraft maneuvering based on pilot input. Normal, alternate,…
Spirit Airlines Furloughs 74 Fewer Pilots Than Originally Projected
Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Spirit Airlines announced over the holiday weekend that more than 180 pilots were furloughed. It comes as the carrier has endured an unsatisfactory second quarter, with a…