Author: Wole Shadare

The high cost of leasing airplanes by airline operators in Nigeria from many parts of the world is expected to reduce following the launch of Copterjet International, a company that specialises in aircraft and equipment leasing solutions The firm is about close the gap that makes it difficult for airlines (lessee) to fulfill their own obligation after leasing aircraft lessor Speaking at the Brand Launch of Copterjet International at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, (MMIA),…

Stakeholders’ meeting holds Oct 6 to resolve imbroglio New rates shoot up handling charges   The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation led by Nnolim Nnaji has advised that the new aircraft ground handling rate of $3900 be put on hold till after the next meeting with the stakeholders scheduled for Wednesday, October 6th, 2021 for all parties to come to an agreement. The new rate which shot up the handling rate of jumbo aircraft…

One of the world’s biggest carriers, Air France received its first A220-300 from an order for 60 aircraft of the type, the largest A220 order from a European carrier. The aircraft was delivered from Airbus’ final assembly line in Mirabel, Quebec, Canada, and officially unveiled to the public during a ceremony held at Paris Charles-De-Gaulle Airport. The A220 is the most efficient and flexible aircraft in the 100 to 150 seat market segment today. The…

Airport remains open   The Kebbi State Government has offset the N33 million owed to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) as incurred by the Sir Ahmadu Bello International Airport in Kebbi. Consequently, the Kebbi state airport remains open to flight operations. The state Commissioner for Works and Housing, Abubakar Chika Ladan disclosed to our correspondent on Monday night. The FAAN had concluded plans to close down the Kebbi state-owned airport over debts owed…