January 2022 - Aviation metric

Arik Air increases frequencies on key Northern routes

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Wole Shadare

….Introduces promotional fares Arik Air has increased frequencies on some of its key Northern routes to cope with customers’ demands. The affected routes which are now being operated daily are Abuja-Sokoto, Abuja-Kano, Abuja-Yola, and Lagos-Jos. The decision to add more frequencies to the scheduled flights on these routes was informed by the need to give customers more choices on these destinations. Similarly, Arik Air is making its tickets more affordable by introducing N23, 000…

How abandoned aircraft pose grave danger to airport safety, security, congest ramp- NCAA

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Wole Shadare

How court orders, frustrate FAAN from removing airplanes Probes Arik airplane component theft Authority, airlines, others meet next week The Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu has lamented the difficulty in removing unserviceable aircraft from the apron of many of the country’s airports, saying they constitute security and safety challenges including ramp congestion. He also decried the removal of a critical component in Arik Air’s aircraft, alleging it…

Demand For Air Travel To Spur Economic Growth In 2022

Posted on January 30, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Two years into the crisis, a crucial moment has passed for many: boarding the first plane in a post-pandemic world. After reuniting with family, friends, colleagues, and clients the passion for flight is reignited. As the cycle turns, opportunities in aviation are ripe for the bold. Expect air travel to rise again in 2022, writes WOLE SHADARE Way out Despite its sharpness, the recession of 2020 was one of the shortest on record as economies…

FAAN to expand Lagos domestic airport terminal

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

As part of efforts to improve infrastructure and service delivery at the General Aviation Terminal, Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is set to expand the Z Wing of the terminal. Spokeswoman for FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu told journalists that the expansion project, which would commence soonest would only hamper passenger facilitation minimally at the terminal, as normal passenger check-in will not be affected in any way. However, the Protocol and VIP lounge…

Hurdles before Emirates, Air Peace can resume flight operations-NCAA

Posted on January 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority 9NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu has stated that the country and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) still have some grey areas they need to work on before full flight services can be restored between both countries. Nuhu stated this while amid the lifting of the ban by the UAE on 12 African countries including Nigeria, stressing that hat the issue of flight operations between Nigeria and UAE is based…

Emirates Awaits FG’s Flight Directive, Carriers Mum On Resumption

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Thousands of Nigerians who have been unable to travel to Dubai and other cities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) heaved a sigh of relief as the UAE lifted travel restrictions on 12 African nations including Nigeria. The travel ban which ceases on January 29th, 2022 at 2.30 pm would allow the resumption of all inbound flights for national and international carriers from 12 African countries including Nigeria. It is however not clear when Emirates…

Kenya Airways To Resume Daily Flight To Dubai Jan 31

Posted on January 28, 2022January 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways has concluded plans to resume daily flights to Dubai effective Monday, January 31st, 2022. This follows the ease of travel restrictions that had been issued by the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority (DCAA) on flights from Kenya and other African nations. The 12 countries from where transit passengers too will be allowed into the UAE, include Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe….

Xejet, all business class airline gets AOC

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA has issued the Air Operators Certificate, AOC to Xejet. The new premium airline after the completion of the certification processes received the document at the NCAA office at the Murtala Muhammed International airport, Lagos. Xejet plans Business class seats only operations. Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General of the NCAA during the presentation of the AOC said: “I must say, to go through this certification process is not an easy…

UAE Lifts Travel Ban On Nigeria, 11 Other African Countries

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Officials from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have confirmed the resumption of all inbound flights for national and international carriers from 12 African countries, according to a report published by gulfbusiness.com The 12 countries from where transit passengers too will be allowed into the UAE, include Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia and Zimbabwe. In addition, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) and the National Emergency Crisis and…

AIB-N, NCAT collaborate for capacity building for aviation development

Posted on January 27, 2022January 27, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Accident Investigation Bureau, Nigeria (AIB-N) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, Zaria (NCAT) have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger collaboration in the area of capacity development and other aviation industry projects. The Bureau has also announced that it will launch its world-class training facility that will be the first in Africa before the end of 2023. The Commissioner/CEO, AIB-N Mr. Akin Olateru disclosed this on Wednesday when the Rector of the Nigerian College…