IATA: Nigeria tough for airline business
Managing Director of Aero Contractors, Captain Ado Sanusi, had also told Saturday Vanguard that, unlike other countries, Nigerian carriers operate in a peculiar environment made worse by numerous taxes
Anguish, chaos, gridlock over int’l flight relocation
International travellers, airlines will in the coming days experience pains, gridlock along with discomfort while embarking on their travels both outbound and inbound.
NSIB begins investigation into UNA aircraft incident in Lagos
An investigation has been launched by the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) into an incident involving a Lagos-bound aircraft.
Tension as UNA aircraft aquaplaned in Lagos airport
Lagos bound passengers on a United Nigeria Airlines flight U5 0513, were seen terrified while disembarking the aircraft after it aquaplaned.
Nigeria Air, airports concession suspension step in right direction – Bibi
A former General Manager with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Abubakar Bibi, has praised the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo over his recent activities in the Ministry.
Aviation: Uncompleted projects, other hurdles as Keyamo assumes office
Nigeria’s newly appointed Aviation and Aerospace Development Minister, Fetus Keyamo will in the coming years strive to overcome stringent hurdles in the sector, currently challenged by unresolved policies by the past administration.
Fake insurance cover: NCAA grounds Xejet air, revokes ATL, AOC
Business class-only airline, Xejet Air Operations has been grounded and its Air Operator’s Certificate, AOC, revoked, by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA.
Abuja Airport 2nd Runway to be completed soon — Keyamo
The construction of the second runway at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, in Abuja will be completed soon, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said.
Flight connectivity deficit: Plateau govt signs pact on flight operations with ValueJet
Plateau State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Nigeria’s indigenous airlines, ValueJet to sustain flight operations to the state.
Rising adulterated fuel: Airlines must be vigilant — UNA
Following the increasing number of unlicensed aviation fuel suppliers in the country, airlines have been advised to remain vigilant and ensure they carry audits on their aviation fuel, also known as jet A1 fuel suppliers.
Troubled sky: Niger’s junta forces airlines to abandon airspace, take longer routes
The growing list of airspaces closure following the Niger Republic’s coup has placed airlines connectivity across the West African sub-region under threat, as they circumvent the closed airspace to get to their destinations.
Nigeria, other Africa airlines share 2.1% of global passenger traffic
Post-COVID recovery momentum continued in June for passenger markets, as Africa’s airlines shared only 2.1 per cent global passenger traffic in the last 12 months.
High insurance, others: Airline industry needs fund guarantee to survive — Capt. Iyal
Former Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on Presidential Fleet, and Managing Director, Afri-Air International Limited, Capt. Shehu Iyal, in this interview, advised the federal government to support the industry with funding or create some kind of guarantee to cushion the high insurance rate to be comparable to what is obtained within the continent.
Why flight delay, cancellation’ll continue —NCAA
Flight delays and cancellation witnessed by travellers in the country may continue to persist.
This is coming against the background of airlines in the country not having the capacity to meet the current financial obligations.
High insurance, others: Airline industry needs fund guarantee to survive — Capt. Iyal
Former Senior Special Assistant to the Presidency on Presidential Fleet, and Managing Director, Afri-Air International Limited, Capt. Shehu Iyal, in this interview, advised the federal government to support the industry with funding or create some kind of guarantee to cushion the high insurance rate to be comparable to what is obtained within the continent.
FAAN suspends taxi services at Abuja airport
The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has suspended with immediate effect airport car hire services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja.
