FAAN reinstates Bolt at airports, denies fixing taxi fares
Following complaints by travellers over the suspension of e-hailing services at airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, has said Bolt can resume operations at all its airports after both parties reached an operational agreement.
Video: Aviation unions protest over working conditions, entitlements
The Nigerian aviation unions have embarked on a protest over what has been described as unpalatable working conditions and entitlements.
Aviation unions 2-day warning strike grounds int’l, domestic flights
Travellers across Nigeria will have to seek alternative resolution, as the Aviation unions begin a two-day warning strike.
Israel-Nigeria direct flights begin April 20 – Envoy
Direct flights between Israel and Nigeria will begin on April 20, Ambassador of Israel to Nigeria, Mr Michael Freeman, said in Abuja on Saturday. “On April 20, we will be starting direct air links between Israel and Nigeria; there will be twice weekly flights from Lagos, Abuja and Tel Aviv with Air Peace Airline. “This […]
Court order: Arik Air bars Arumemi-Ikhide from accessing premises
In defiance of an existing court order, Arik Air yesterday barred the Chairman/founder of the airline, Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide, from entering the airline headquarters at the Muritala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Ikeja, Lagos.
N12bn fire trucks: Knocks trail purchase
On April 1, 2023, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, took delivery of the remaining eight out of the 10 Lion Volkan 6×6 Brand fire fighting vehicles delivered to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, Aeronautic Rescue and Fire Fighting Services, ARFFS in Lagos.
MMA2: BASL assures terminal users, stakeholders of Hitch-Free Easter
Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, BASL, operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2, MMA2, has assured terminal users, and stakeholders of Hitch-Free Easter celebration.
FG signs MoU with ASG to boost aviation technology
The Ministry of Aviation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Aviation Options Group (ASG), to boost aviation technology.
FG acquires aircraft detection system from Argentina
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Ministry of Aviation, has acquired RPA-200MC mobile 3D primary radars.
Foreign Trade: Nigeria’s outbound cargo volume remains weak
Nigeria’s hope of witnessing export-driven economic growth through air cargo remains a far cry, as the sector’s share of total trade volume appears abysmal.
Nigeria, ASG sign MOU to boost capacity of NCAT
By Ezra Ukanwa, Abuja AS part of efforts to raise the status of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, NCAT, the Ministry of Aviation, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with Aviation Solutions Group, ASG, a multi service provider group for global aviation. In a statement signed by the special assistant, Ministry of […]
Flight cancellations imminent, as FAAN denies oil marketers access to airports
By Prince Okafor Air travellers across the country will have to seek alternative means of transportation, following the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, denying petroleum marketers access to various airports over incremental tariffs. Vanguard gathered that the access restriction started today (Thursday) at the Abuja airport and plans are underway to extend it to […]
Grounded Airlines: How Kabo Air shut down over unpaid tax liabilities
Exactly six years ago, Kabo Air established in February 1980 was shut down by the Nigerian Federal Inland Revenue Service due to unpaid tax liabilities.
Nigeria air: No extraneous situation warrants transfer of suit —AON
The Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, have berated the transfer of the suit challenging the process of the appointment of Ethiopian Airlines as core investors and operators of proposed Nigeria Air to Abuja.
Aerotropolis: FG insists on expansion projects, despite unions’ agitation
The Federal government weekend, insisted that there is no going back on the demolition of some buildings obstructing the expansion of the newly constructed Murtala Muhammadu international Airport Two (MMIA2), in Lagos.
Nigeria Air: FG insists on kickoff before May 29
Says negotiation ongoing with ET over modalities By Prince Okafor Amidst ongoing litigation concerning the new national carrier, Nigeria Air, the Federal Government has again insisted that operations will commence before May 29, 2023. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika made this disclosure at the 10th Aviation Stakeholders Forum yesterday, in Abuja. Sirika, confirmed that […]
