Muritala Mohammed Int'l Airport Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) says that a total of 9.2 million passengers passed through Nigerian airports in 140,552 aircraft movements between Jan. and Sept. 2017. A statistics obtained from FAAN in Abuja on Thursday revealed that 6.38 million domestic and 2.8 international passengers passed through the
Month: December 2017
Morocco successfully tests Africa’s fastest high-speed rail line
The first Moroccan LGV (TGV) train Rabat, Morocco - has successfully tested Africa's fastest high-speed railway, state-owned railway operator ONCF announced on Thursday. The latest tests were staged successfully at a speed of 320 km per hour earlier this week, ONCF said in a statement, deeming the test as "historical moment for the country." In October,
Traffic Law Enforcement to Continue in SA Throughout Festive Season
Johannesburg - Transport Minister Joe Maswanganyi says the country's traffic law enforcement officers will continue to conduct roadblocks throughout the country during this festive season and beyond. Minister Maswanganyi said law enforcement operations will target enforcement around wearing seatbelts, using cell phones while driving and un-roadworthy vehicles. Officers will continue to
RwandAir Soars Higher, Enters European Market
This year has, arguably, been critical to the local aviation sector as it registered key developments and milestones that are expected to propel the sector and, particularly RwandAir to greater heights. The launch of works on the proposed Bugesera International Airport underlined the country's push to improve and expand aviation
Kenya’s NTSA Revokes Short Term TLB Licenses After Fatal Crashes
Nairobi - National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) on Wednesday revoked licences issued to city operators that allowed them to carry passengers travelling upcountry over Christmas and New Year holidays. NTSA Director-General Francis Meja while confirming the decision, said issuance of temporary TLB licences is suspended until a review is done. "We
Tunisia Suspends Emirates Flights Over Women Security Measures
Tunisia has barred Emirates Airlines flights from landing in its territory. The move comes after days of public outcry over United Arab Emirates airport security measures that targeted Tunisian women. Tunisia's Transport Ministry announced on Sunday that it was barring a United Arab Emirates (UAE) airline from landing in the North
Apple’s Artificial Intelligence System to minimize use of maps in its self-driving Vehicles
Swift Navigation Centimeter-Accurate GPS Positioning for Autonomous Vehicles Apple has filed a patent for an autonomous navigation system for vehicles that could minimize the role that maps would play in a self-driving car. The patent details how Apple’s system would leverage its AI capabilities and vehicle sensors to let a car navigate
Nigeria: Bad Weather Forces Airlines to cancel flights in Abuja Airport
Hammatan Flight Abuja -passengers were stranded on Wednesday as some domestic and international airlines delayed or canceled their flights at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA) Abuja due to adverse weather conditions.The affected flights involved are Air Peace, Dana Air, Arik Air, Azman and Air France. Imagine your Ad placed here At about 10 a.m., (NAIA) announced
FedEx says it experienced another record-breaking holiday shipping season
... declined to provide specifics Package delivery company FedEx Corp said on Wednesday it experienced another record-breaking holiday shipping season but declined to provide specifics or data. FedEx Chief Executive Officer Fred Smith said last week the company was on track for another record holiday shipping season, the crucial peak period that
Snow and ice disrupt travel and power supplies across the UK
There are ice warnings UK-wide after major routes are affected by heavy snowfall which also brought down power lines. Delivery delays may be days Snowstorms have disrupted travel across many parts of the country and left thousands of homes without power. An accident in treacherous conditions closed the M1 for several