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, […]
Suspension of flights: Domestic airlines call off action
By Lawani Mikairu Domestic airline operators, under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, have called off their planned suspension of flights which was billed to commence on Monday. A statement signed by the President of AON, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina and endorsed by other members said they have listened to the appeal by […]
Jet A1 price hike: We won’t withdraw flight services — Ibom Airline
Ibom Airlines Ltd., (Ibom Air) says it is not taking part in the withdrawal of flight services as announced by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). AON had hinged its resolve to shut down domestic flights over the increase in the price of aviation fuel. The airline’s Chief Executive Officer, Mfon Udom, in a statement on […]
AON condemns attack on airline staff at Abuja airport
By Lawani Mikairu Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, weekend, condemned the attack on Max Air staff by passengers at Nnamidi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja by irate passengers over flight delay. Making the condemnation on behalf of the Operators, Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, AON President said passengers have no right to result to self-help as there are […]
Multiple entries: Domestic operators threaten to sue FG
By Lawani Mikairu Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, yesterday, threatened to sue the Federal Government over the multiple entries granted by the Federal Government to foreign airlines operating into the country. The threat was issued by Alhaji Yunusa Abdulmunaf, President of AON, while speaking at the Q1 2022 Breakfast Business meeting organised by the Aviation […]
How we’ll fund Abuja 2nd runway project ― Sirika
By Johnbosco Agbakwuru, Abuja The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, on Wednesday, said the federal government would spread a total sum of N92,123,175,305.77 over a number of works to be carried out at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, over a period of twelve months. This was as the Federal Executive Council, FEC, approved […]
