Author: Wole Shadare

To combat the spate of terrorism threats globally, the United Nations Aviation School Project has commenced training of all Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel in Nigeria. The objective is to effectively mitigate the threat posed to civil aviation by terrorist organizations. It will also provide a key element for a robust national aviation security policy to meet global standards in infrastructure, safety and security. In addition, this initiative would enhance the capacity within the UN system…

  On March 6, President Donald Trump signed an executive order revising the controversial travel ban he issued on Jan. 27 that banned refugees and people from seven majority-Muslim countries from entering the US. The new order scales back some of the original language and restrictions, but in certain industries, the fallout could take longer to recover. At the ITB travel fair in Berlin on Thursday, Emirates President Tim Clark revealed that the airline has seen booking…

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with Tunisair, will stage the 6th Aviation Stakeholders Convention from 07-09 May 2017 at the Medina Mediterranea in Yasmine Hammamet – Tunisia. The Convention is being organized with the view to fostering dialogue, building sustainable networks in supply chain management, creating a competitive environment for aviation business in the continent. Convened under the patronage of the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Tunisia, this important industry event…

Iran Air has taken delivery of its first new A330-200, the first of 45 A330 Family on order.   The delivery of the aircraft is part of Iran Air’s major fleet renewal plan, and is the first wide body from a firm order placed by the national carrier of Iran in December 2016 for 100 Airbus aircraft (46 single aisle and 54 wide-body jets) to renew and expand its fleet with new aircraft.    …

The Chief Of Air Staff, AVM Sadique Abubakar and Commissioner/CEO of Accident Investigation Bureau, Engr. Akin Olateru during a courtesy visit by the latter at the Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Abuja on Tuesday.

 Justice Babs O. Kuewumi of the Federal High Court Lagos Division has granted an injunction against Mustasons Guest House Limited on Ajose Adeogun Street in Victoria Island, Lagos on the application of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON).   The court order also restrained Alhaji Mustapha Aliyu Wushishi, the promoter of Mustasons Guest House Limited from the assets and properties of the guest house and another property situate at Plot 1111B, Amichi Close, Victoria Island,…

  Wole Shadare   Imo Air operated by Dana Air has commenced recruitment of indigenes of the state to occupy various positions in the airline as promised by Governor Rochas Okorocha, during the launch of the airline on January 24, 2017.   During the interview which commenced in the first week of February, over 400 Imo indigenes participated in the process even as the airline prepares to hit the ground running with a number of…

*To send outcome to President for approval  The Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), Akin Olateru has disclosed that there were at least 37 accident reports pending at the bureau as at the time he resumed to office in January. He also said that the final report of the June 3, 2012 accident of Dana Air crash, which killed about 163 souls on-board and on ground at the Iju-Ishaga area of Lagos and three others would…