‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION. (PHOTO).

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 ‎‎NAF RECEIVES FIVE NEW HELICOPTERS AS FG ACCELERATES AIRPOWER MODERNISATION ‎ The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has taken delivery of five new helicopters as the Federal Government accelerates efforts to modernize Nigeria’s airpower capabilities and strengthen the Armed Forces’ capacity to respond effectively to contemporary security challenges.  ‎ ‎A statement by the Director of Public Relations and Information Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame indicates that the platforms comprise three AW-109 Trekker B helicopters  and two H-125 helicopters. ‎ The three AW-109s, which form part of 10 recently acquired by the Federal Government, were received in Lagos on 15 September 2026, with the remaining seven expected to be delivered before the end of 2026. ‎ ‎The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Aneke, described the acquisition as another significant milestone in the Federal Government’s sustained investment in the modernization and re-equipment of the NAF noting that the new pl...

BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS PILOTS BONUS FOR CUTTING FUEL USE AMID SOARING JET PRICES. (PHOTO).


 British Airways offers pilots bonus for cutting fuel use amid soaring jet prices

British Airways is introducing a new incentive program aimed at encouraging its pilots to reduce fuel consumption as global jet fuel prices continue to soar amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Under the plan, pilots who cut their planes’ carbon dioxide emissions by at least 60,000 tons above 2025 levels would be eligible for a bonus equal to 1% of their base salary. The airline is coordinating with the British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), which represents the majority of U.K. pilots, and members are set to vote on the proposal at the end of April, with implementation expected next year. BALPA emphasized that any changes to terms or conditions will be subject to member approval, and the initiative is part of broader efforts to meet sustainability goals while enhancing pilots’ work experience.

The incentive comes as airlines worldwide face pressure from sharply rising fuel costs triggered by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route, has pushed crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, with jet fuel costs jumping more than 100% over the past month. Airlines are responding with a variety of measures, including higher ticket prices, fuel surcharges, and cutting unprofitable flights. China’s Cathay Pacific has increased fuel surcharges, while United Airlines warned of significant financial impacts and plans flight reductions over the coming months. Qantas and Scandinavian Airlines are raising fares, and Air New Zealand has downgraded its financial outlook until the conflict stabilizes.


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