Aviation and travel news

The federal government has debunked the claim by the Ethiopian Airlines’ Chief Executive, Tewolde Gebremariam, that the airline is favoured to establish and manage the new ‘Nigeria Air.’ The Deputy Director, Media and Public Affairs, Mr. James Odaudu representing the minister of state for aviation debunked the claim when he responded to NAN enquiries. According to the minister even if Ethiopian Airlines had tendered an offer to be partner, it is preposterous and misleading for Ethiopian Airlines boss to make such a statement. He added that discussions are ongoing with prospective partners and investors ranging from development finance institutions, airlines and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). The ongoing discussions are not limited establishment of a national carrier but to other component of the Aviation industry development roadmap for which investors are sought. The building of an MRO center, cargo terminal etc are also part of the plan.

Eleven of the survivors of the Aeromexico plane crash led by one Nestor Martinez have taken the airline to court suing for negligence on the part of the airline. Last Tuesday night,  Aeromexico Flight 2431  attempted to take off from Durango, Mexico  during bad weather and strong winds. The Embraer E-190 regional jet attempted to abort the takeoff, but went down just after the runway.  Somehow, all  103 people on board  the flight survived, despite the impact and the fact the plane burst into flames almost immediately after it hit the ground. Authorities said 85 people were injured, and 49 hospitalized — most with minor injuries. Martinez’s lawsuit accuses Aeromexico of attempting “a takeoff maneuver in unsafe wind conditions,” failing to “adequately monitor wind conditions prior to takeoff” and failing to “obtain proper pitch, yaw and altitude during takeoff,” among other accusations. Passengers on board the plane said they were questioning why the flight was even proceedi

In what may be seen as a recovery from trying times, Med-View Airlines Plc has acquired a Boeing 777-200ER aircraft to revive its international operations. The wide-body aircraft is the second of such in Nigeria following the same type of aircraft acquired a few months ago by Air Peace. The arrival of the aircraft with registration number: 5N-BVY, was celebrated by staff and friends of the airline at Murtala Mohammed international airport a few weeks back. According to the management of the management of Medview the aircraft is wholly owned by Med-View Airline and has a capacity of 323 passengers, with 28 in Business Class. he jumbo jet has been deployed to Hajj operations when the airline begun airlift of pilgrims to Mecca and Medina this week. The airline is expected to airlift about 10,000 Nigerian Pilgrims during this year’s Hajj. The aircraft will after the hajj operations be used to service the lagos london routes. The airline is also awaiting the arrival of more of it