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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has suspended with immediate effect airport car hire services at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja.

FOLLOWING the crash of the J430 aircraft type, operated by Air First Hospital and Tour, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, yesterday, remained silent over the development, just as the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau, NSIB, said it was investigating the circumstances that led to the accident and would make public its outcome.

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with Nationality and Registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality and Tours.

West Africa largest carrier, Air Peace is set to commence direct flight operations from Nigeria to Houston, United States and London before the end of this year.

Following two weeks of suspension by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, over safety concerns, the Management of Max Air Limited is set to resume its domestic flight operations.

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul, MRO, have been  identified as the major component that makes a country earn the status of aviation hub globally, Nigeria losses over N1.25 trillion to foreign countries for this checks annually. However, in this interview, the chief operating officer, Ibom Air, George Uriesi, disclosed how Ibom air is planning to build the world class African regional airline, MRO facility to compete with major airlines globally.

Federal Government has been identified as the major threat inhibiting the survival of airlines in the country.

Air travellers from Nigeria can now access direct flights from Lagos to Lome, Togo.

Federal Government has been  identified as the major threat  inhibiting the survival of airlines in the country.