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A Nigerian, Onoruoiza was one of 176 Ukrainian air crash victims in Iraq

Fresh report has emerged revealing that a young Nigerian, late Mr Dauda Onoruoiza, was one of the dead in the Ukrainian airliner crash caused by Iranian missile attack carried out ‘mistakenly in strikes at US air base in Iraq in…

Air Peace now has good case to reorder another brand from Boeing—Lawyer

Relying on the latest position of United States aviation manufacturing giant, Boeing to ground further production of the ill-fated 737 Max 8 brand, Nigeria’s Air Peace now stands on a strong footing to redirect its $1.9bn order for 10 pieces…

Boeing, Airbus in stiff fight for 2019 global aeroplanes order race

Stronger speculations have continued to indicate that Airbus may fail to hit its annual delivery target after being beset by issues in the supply chain, in particular at engine manufacturers. Already, Rival US giant, Boeing, which has also been hit…

FG fails to seal aircraft supply deal at Airshow, others place $192bn orders

Strong indications that the federal government may have not sealed any aircraft purchase or lease deal at the just concluded England’s Farnborough airshow have emerged. Ahead of the biannual air industry show, the Minister of State for Aviation, Capt Hadi…

FG negotiates fleeting new national airline, airport concession at Air Show in UK

…As Minister’s delegation unveils name, logo of the airline today at Show Just as the whole world is waiting today (Wednesday) to see the logo and name of the planned national air carrier, the Minister of State for Aviation, Capt…

Boeing, Airbus in stiff fight to become preferred partner in Nigeria’s national air carrier

Though there had been no formal deal, indications are emerging on the possible partnership between Nigeria and either Boeing or Airbus in the establishment of new Nigerian Airways more than 30 years after the collapse of former pride of African…

New beginning underway as Airbus, Boeing flash interest in national carrier

Barring any last minute change of mind, the planned flotation of a new national air carrier may be fleet-rolled by leading aircraft manufacturers, Airbus or Boeing before the end of 2018 first quarter. Dropping the cheering news, the Minister of…

Boeing temporarily suspends test flight of new plane

Boeing has temporarily halted test flights of its new 737 MAX aircraft due to possible issues with the engine. The stoppage came days before the US plane maker was due to make its first delivery of the aircraft to a…