National carrier as elixir for Nigeria’s aviation

National carrier as elixir for Nigeria’s aviation

Should Nigeria float a national airline or not? This project is gaining currency by the day. WOLE SHADARE writes that there is no better time than now to float a national airline The big question Each time people fly airlines of other countries, what readily comes to mind is, why can’t Nigeria have its own carrier? The debate around a national for the country is gaining currency by the day just as the government has…

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Passenger traffic falls 31% H1, says report

Passenger traffic falls 31% H1, says report

2,966 travellers’ luggage missing Passenger traffic for the first half of the year dropped to 4.9 million, indicating some 30.9 per cent dip compared to the same period in 2016. Also, 2,7806 flights were operated both on the local and international scenes in Nigeria between January and June 2017. A document made available to Woleshadare.net also shows that international airlines and Nigerian carriers on the regional and intercontinental routes, contributed hugely to the delayed or missing luggage…

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NAMA boosts critical manpower with 40 air traffic controller cadets

NAMA boosts critical manpower with 40 air traffic controller cadets

  Worried by the depleting number of Air Traffic Control Officers in its employ as a result of ageing workforce, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has recently engaged the services of over 40 Air Traffic Control cadets to undergo various levels of training as recommended by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).    Making this disclosure at the recent Annual General Meeting of the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) in Uyo, the Akwa…

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We don’t involve in unethical transactions, says Konga

We don’t involve in unethical transactions, says Konga

  Konga Online Shopping Limited’s has reacted to media publication alluding that the firm takes so long to make refunds to customers after order failure.   A self-acclaimed customer, Mayowa Olakunle in a publication entitled, “Konga, Why Take Eternity Refunding To Customer After Order Failure?    A statement by PR & Government Relations Manager,  Konga Online Shopping Limited, Mrs. Oluwayemisi Mafe said by Konga’s record, they do not have a customer named Mayowa Olakunle, adding that none of their…

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Association names Med-Trans Manager, Brad Simmons Pilot of the Year

Association names Med-Trans Manager, Brad Simmons  Pilot of the Year

Brad Simmons, Med-Trans Corporation base manager at Erlanger’s Health System’s Life Force Air Medical in Tennessee, has been named 2017 Pilot of the Year by the National EMS Pilots Association (NEMSPA). He was recognised for outstanding contributions to Emergency Medical Services defined as leadership, mentoring, technical knowledge and expertise, contributions to aviation or transport safety and/or overall personal professionalism. Selection was made by NEMSPA Board of Directors and presented at the annual awards dinner of…

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Nigeria may emerge tourism destination in 2022-Parambil

Nigeria may emerge tourism destination in 2022-Parambil

Emirates Regional Manager, West Africa Commercial Operations, Afzal Parambil, in this interview with WOLE SHADARE, highlights the importance of Nigeria’s aviation market to Emirates Airlines and its connectivity to world’s biggest aviation market, China. He speaks on other issues involving the airline’s fleet expansion policy, among others. Excerpts You were recently posted to Nigeria as Regional Manager for Emirates, but it looks as if you have been here for ages. You seem to know so much…

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PICA, do the needful, stop avoidable deaths of ex airways workers!

PICA, do the needful, stop avoidable deaths of ex airways workers!

  Their situation is very pathetic; one that you would never wish for even your enemy. They looked dejected with abject poverty playing a wry smile on their faces. They are former Nigeria Airways workers. They served the airline and the country with dedication and commitment. Many of them are dying daily waiting for their final entitlements 13 years after the airline was liquidated. At their number 10 Afisman Drive secretariat in Ikeja, Lagos, over a hundred…

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Overland Airways resumes Asaba-Abuja flights Oct 31

Overland Airways resumes Asaba-Abuja flights Oct 31

To begin West Coast route soon   Overland Airways said it would resume flight services from Abuja to Asaba, Delta State from October 31, 2017.   According to the airline, the Asaba-Abuja fights will operate three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 12:00 p.m.; while the Abuja-Asaba flights will operate at 10:30a.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.   The flight services will be operated with Overland Airways globally renowned ATR turboprop aircraft with superior technological design for…

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Medview unlocks air transport potentials, begins services to Dakar, Abidjan, Conakry

Medview unlocks air transport potentials, begins services to Dakar, Abidjan, Conakry

  Notwithstanding the under exploration of Africa’s great potentials, many believe that air transport is a tool for unlocking intra-regional air transport market. To live up to its promise to liberalise air transport in West Africa, Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Medview Plc began flight services to Abidjan, Conakry and Dakar. As such, governments of Côte d voire, Guinea and Senegal have commended the carrier for opening up the region with flight connections. In Abidjan, President,…

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National Assembly to resolve MMA2 concession

National Assembly to resolve MMA2 concession

The National Assembly has assured the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2) and a member of The Resort Group, that it would resolve all the issues surrounding the MMA2 concession amicably. This assurance was given yesterday when the Joint Senate and House of Representatives Committees on Aviation visited MMA2 during a tour of the tree terminals of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, as part of their oversight…

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