Aviation

FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue

FAAN, Bi-Courtney differ on approach to aviation revenue

By Dickson Omobola Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, FAAN, and Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two, MMA2, have recommended different approaches to growing the country’s aviation revenue, with the airport management agency advocating a comprehensive review of taxes, levies and charges.Although FAAN said there was a need for transparency […]
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Arik Air resumes services to Asaba

Arik Air resumes services to Asaba

Arik Air on Thursday announced the resumption of flight services to Asaba Airport in Delta. Arik Air Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu, said in a statement in Lagos that starting from Dec. 18, the airline would be operating daily flights from Lagos to Asaba. Ilegbodu said that the resumption of flights to Asaba was […]

South African Airways secures state-led rescue

South African Airways secures state-led rescue

South African Airways was placed under a state-led rescue plan on Thursday as part of a massive restructuring following a costly week-long strike last month. Thousands of South African Airways (SAA) staff walked out on November 15 after the cash-strapped airline failed to meet a string of demands, including higher wages and job in-sourcing. The […]

Breaking: Court orders seizure of Emirates Aircraft over judgment debt

Breaking: Court orders seizure of Emirates Aircraft over judgment debt

By Henry Ojelu A Federal High Court sitting in Lagos has ordered the siezure of an aircraft belonging to Emirates Airline over N8.1 million judgment debt. The order was sequel to a motion filed by Dr Charles Mekwunye seeking for the enforcement of a Supreme Court judgment in a suit between Promise Mekwunye and the […]

Senate to FG: Upgrade Ibadan Airport to Int’l Airport with modern facilities

Senate to FG: Upgrade Ibadan Airport to Int’l Airport with modern facilities

By Henry Umoru The Senate Tuesday urged the Federal Government to through the Ministry of Aviation and other relevant authorities, upgrade the Ibadan domestic airport, Alakia to the status of an international airport with modern facilities. This was sequel to a motion titled, ” the need to Upgrade the Ibadan Airport to International Airport with […]

Air Peace chairman denies fraud charges

Air Peace chairman denies fraud charges

Air Peace By Lawani Mikairu Chairman of Air Peace airline, Chief Allen Onyema has denied fraud and money laundering charges against him by the United States of America government. The Northern District of Georgia Attorney charged the chairman with bank fraud and money laundering for moving more than $20 million from Nigeria through United States […]