Aviation

AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth

AFRAA welcomes Enugu Air, strengthens Nigeria’s domestic aviation growth

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has admitted Enugu Air as Member, extending the Association’s membership base in Nigeria’s fast-growing domestic aviation market and reaffirming AFRAA’s commitment to supporting the continued development of African carriers across the continent. This was announced by AFRAA in Nairobi on Wednesday, making Enugu Air the 50th Member of the association, […]
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Aviation fuel scarcity: MOMAN promises to fill gap

Aviation fuel scarcity: MOMAN promises to fill gap

The Major Oil Marketers Association of Nigeria (MOMAN) has urged airlines and air travellers not to panic over reports of aviation fuel scarcity as its members have enough product in their stock to meet the industry’s needs.

Enugu Airport: Fasten your seat belt for bumpy landing!

Enugu Airport: Fasten your seat belt for bumpy landing!

No one made a fuss over this delay until the pilot apologised and implied that departure was delayed because the runway was being cleared of pebbles that could damage the plane and endanger the lives of passengers

Med-View accuses Hajj Commission of breach of contract

Med-View accuses Hajj Commission of breach of contract

Med-View Airline, Tuesday, accused the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria ,NAHCON, of breaching its contractual agreement with the airline on the airlifting of pilgrims to Saudi Arabia. The airline also said it has petitioned the Presidency on the alleged breach.

AVIATION: Why Ghana is ahead of Nigeria

AVIATION: Why Ghana is ahead of Nigeria

It has been said by renowned world economic experts that commercial airlines are a catalyst to economic development in any country. That is why every country supports its airlines. Efficient local airlines facilitate the movement of people and goods and enhance economic transactions and trade.  Despite the difficult environment under which Nigeria local airlines operate, Consumer Protection Directorate of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority , NCAA, recently released industry figures for year 2018, with no fewer than 14.2 million air travellers recorded. The traffic, compared to 2017 estimate of 11.2 million, represents a 20.8 per cent traffic upsurge ; apparently a return on investment for committed local operators.

Safety: Ugwuanyi to commence comprehensive work on Enugu Airport runway

Safety: Ugwuanyi to commence comprehensive work on Enugu Airport runway

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has expressed its “profound appreciation and gratitude” to Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State for fulfilling his promise to address the identified challenges that hitherto posed a threat to the safety of air travelers at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.