Aviation: ‘Hijacking regulatory functions ’ll spell doom for sector’

Aviation: ‘Hijacking regulatory functions ’ll spell doom for sector’

Aviation experts have expressed shock over pronouncement by the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation that the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of NG Eagle, a new airline that is about to be established by the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) should not be issued over a petition written by some labour unions over severance pay of some workers in Arik. There had been insinuations that Arik Air, which is in receivership by AMCOM, is…

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United Airlines appoints  Bola-Sadipe as Country’s Sales Manager-Nigeria, Ghana

United Airlines appoints  Bola-Sadipe as Country’s Sales Manager-Nigeria, Ghana

  ….Prepares for new Lagos-Washington D.C. service Dec Logistikzentrum to support carrier as new sales representative     United Airlines has appointed Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe as Country Sales Manager for Nigeria and Ghana. Sadipe will be supported by Logistikzentrum Limited, United’s new Sales Representative in Nigeria, as the airline prepares for the start of its new service from Lagos to Washington D.C. on 1 December 2021 (subject to government approval). The airline will operate three weekly…

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FAAN pensioners demand adjustment pay, protest

FAAN pensioners demand adjustment  pay, protest

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) pensioners took their grievance to the headquarters of the agency in Lagos. In unison, they demanded to be paid what they termed Consequential Pension Adjustment (CPA). Speaking to journalists at the FAAN headquarters, the general secretary of the NUP FAAN branch,  Emeka Njoku said the issue has been a prolonged one between FAAN management and pensioners with several meetings held without any result Njoku noted, that at one…

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Just in: RwandAir, Qatar Airways seal milestone codeshare agreement

Just in: RwandAir, Qatar Airways seal milestone codeshare agreement

Customers benefit from  more than 65 global codeshare destinations  Doha non-stop flights from December connects Africa to the world     RwandAir and Qatar Airways have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced service, and greater connectivity to more than 65 destinations across Africa and the rest of the world. As part of the deal, the Rwandan flag carrier will also launch new non-stop flights between their Kigali hub and Doha…

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Aero recovering, expands travel market with two A320

Aero recovering, expands travel market with two A320

 Nigerian airlines are beginning to expand the space for newer and relatively newer airplanes, signposting a shift from the old order where geriatric aircraft dominated the airspace. What is seen now is the acquisition of fuel-efficient, performance-efficient A320 airplanes by Aero Contractors. Other Nigerian carriers are equally acquiring several types of aircraft. Ever since Airbus launched its single-aisle jetliner family with the A320, it has set the standard as the world’s most comfortable short-to-medium- haul…

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Experts seek path to tackle $30b aviation infrastructure deficit

Experts seek path to tackle $30b aviation infrastructure deficit

 Experts in the aviation industry are of the view that a lot needed to be done to close the gap on the aviation infrastructure deficit in the country. They are of the view that to achieve the feat, there must be a commitment to funding infrastructure.  It is estimated that Nigeria needs a whopping $30b to tackle and replace decrepit airport infrastructure at many of the country’s airports especially the four big airports in Lagos,…

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South Africa, Ethiopia push for ‘outrageous’ 38%, 35% ANSP charges

South Africa, Ethiopia push for ‘outrageous’ 38%, 35% ANSP charges

  Increase in charges will stall recovery-Walsh   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has singled out Airport Company of South Africa and Ethiopia’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) among examples of infrastructure service providers looking to hike their fees to recoup lost revenues. Air traffic management (ATM) provided by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) is the invisible part of the air transport value chain but it is the essential enabler for the air transport…

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China Eastern Airlines to host 78th IATA AGM in Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines to host 78th IATA AGM in Shanghai

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today announced that China Eastern Airlines will host the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Shanghai, People’s Republic of China, on 19-21 June 2022.  This will be the third time China will host the global gathering of aviation’s top leaders. The AGM was previously held in Beijing in 2012 and in Shanghai in 2002.   “We look forward to gathering the aviation industry in Shanghai…

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 Nigerian, other carriers face slow recovery, to post $1.5b loss in 2022

 Nigerian, other carriers face slow recovery, to post $1.5b loss in 2022

  From Wole Shadare, Boston, USA Nigerian carriers including other African carriers would see a very slow pace of recovery in financial performance from a $1.9 billion loss in 2021 to a $1.5 billion loss in 2022 according to the International Air Transport Association at its ongoing 77th Annual General Meeting World Air Transport Summit (WATS) in Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America. This came as the Director-General of IATA, Willie Walsh expressed the joy…

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 Buhari lauds Runsewe on Nigerian culture exhibition

 Buhari lauds Runsewe on Nigerian culture exhibition

  A very rich diverse exhibition of Nigerian Cultural tourism engagements, captured as Treasures of our country, received Plaudits from President Muhamandu Buhari at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Thursday night. President Buhari, accompanied on the historic inspection by Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, Senate President, Ahmed Lawan. Speaker, House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Federal Government, Boss Mustapha and Niyi Adebayo, Minister of Trade, commended the Director General National Council…

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