Category: Aviation

Emirates, GE Aviation ink 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Test Flight Deals

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Here is how Emirates Boeing 777-300ER will be the first ever on the fleet to conduct test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a major move to deepen CO2 Emissions Cut   Emirates and GE Aviation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop a programme that will see an Emirates Boeing 777-300ER, powered by GE90 engines, conduct a test flight using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Platforms Africa  reports that the test flight slated for thelast quarter of 2022. Chief Operating Officer, Emirates Airline, Adel Al Redha,…

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S’African Airways Resumes Jo’burg-Lagos Flight Dec. 12, Ends 1-Year Drought

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One of Africa’s biggest airlines, South African Airways (SAA), has concluded plans to resume the lucrative Johannesburg-Lagos route. The carrier plans to re-start the service on December 12, 2021, Platforms Africa reports. The interim Chief Executive Officer of SAA, Thomas Kgokolo, confirmed this in a statement. “This specific destination takes SAA into one of the biggest travel markets in Africa and we’re delighted that we are again able to resume operations, providing a link between Africa’s two biggest economies,” the statement  sent to Platforms Africa read. READ ALSO: Oduduwa Varsity…

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2 Infants, 93 Other Stranded Nigerians Flown To Lagos From Libya + PHOTOS

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A total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya have been flown back to Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that the Returnees who were brought with the assistance of International organisation for Migration (IOM), included two infants. They arrived Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja at about 2018 hours on Tuesday, 16th November, 2021 via Al NEMA has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The Returnees were brought with the assistance of International organisation for Migration (IOM). READ ALSO:…

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BREAKING: 20-Passenger Plane Crashes in Houston, US

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Plane with over 20 on board crashed near Houston airport during takeoff shooting thick black plumes of smoke in the air. Platforms Africa reports that the numbers of deaths and casuality are still unknown in the MD-87 Plane, which Crashed in Texas. READ ALSO: BREAKING: Gunmen Open Fire On Nigeria’s Imo Traditional Rulers, Kill 5 Oil Minister confirms Platforms Africa Exclusive News on DPR, PPPRA, PEF scrapping, CEOs’ sack Carbonated Drinks Price Hike Imminent as Minister Announces Jan. 2022 Tax Takeoff ‘How, Why Colin Powell, 1st Black US Secretary of…

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Burj Khalifa: On Top of World’s Tallest Building

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A close up on Burj Khalifa and real reasons the World’s tallest edifice is termed the Eight Wonder of the World   Call it the eight wonder of the World and your statement won’t be a mistake. It is located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the world tallest building. Burj Khalifa which means “Khalifa Tower” was officially named to honour the leader of the neighbouring emirate of Abu Dhabi,Sheikh Khalifa ibn Zayed Al Nahyan. It was designed by Chicago architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merill. William Baker is the…

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Aviation Journalist, Wole Shadare, decorated among Nigeria’s 100 Top Industry Leaders

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Globally recognised award-winning Aviation journalist, Wole Shadare, has been decorated as one of the 100 top aviation leaders in Nigeria. Platforms Africa reports that Shadare was recognised and decorated at a two day aviation and cargo symposium and exhibition in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial capital. READ ALSO: Kaduna Crash: Co-Pilot Dies 2 Months After Wedding, Pilot weeks to Marriage Why we fired 75 pilots – Nigeria’s airline operator Air Peace + FULL STATEMENT  Tears, Tributes as Tolulope Arotile, Nigeria’s first female combat helicopter pilot, buried + PHOTOS PLATFORMS AFRICA PREPARES LEGACY…

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Saudi Lifts Embargo for Nigerians, Others Ahead Lesser Hajj

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Umrah requests from Nigeria and other countries would be entertained beginning from Monday, Aug. 9, 2021 + how to apply     Barely two months after placing ban on Nigeria and other countries from attending the 2021 Hajj, the Saudi Arabian Government has lifted the restrictions and that intending pilgrims for the lesser Hajj should start presenting their request ahead of the session. The government added that issuance of permits to all intending pilgrims would be through the mobile applications the “Eatmarna” and “Tawakkalna”, launched to prevent spread Coronavirus across…

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Ghanaian Passport Becomes Visa, Entrance Permit Into UAE

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  As a measure to boost business flow, the Ghana and United Arab Emirates (UAE) governments have decided to ease the entry agreement between them, approving a visa-free deal for their nationals seeking to visit any of the countries. Platforms  Africa reports that the agreement between both countries, which was contained in a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Government of Ghana and the UAE on mutual exemption of entry visa requirements, would further allow citizens with their countries passport the opportunity to stay for a period not exceeding 90…

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Malawi president, 10 aides travel to UK for virtual conference, blames poor internet

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The delegation that followed Chakwera to the UK for the virtual meeting included his wife, First Lady Monica Chakwera; daughter, Violet Lillie and the president’s son-in-law, Sean Kampondeni, who is the State House director of communications.   Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has sparked outrage in his country after he travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) to attend a virtual conference. Chakwera justified his trip to the UK to attend The Global Education Summit, arguing that the internet in his country was unreliable. Chakwera has come under criticism in his country…

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Nigeria’s President Buhari Jets Out to London

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Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will today Monday, July 26, 2021, travel to the United Kingdom to participate in the Global Education Summit on Financing Global Partnership for Education (GPE) 2021-2025. The Summit, which will be co-hosted by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, and the President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, will bring together Heads of State and Government as well as stakeholders and youth leaders, and provide a platform for partners to chart a way forward towards transforming education systems in partner countries, through exchange of best practices. It will also offer the opportunity for…

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