Aviation

The Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N), in line with its inter-agency collaboration agenda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nigerian Air Force (NAF). The MoU was signed on July 1, 2020. In a statement, Commissioner/CEO AIB-N, Engr Akin Olateru stated that, “Our duty, as Accident Investigators of Civil Aviation, is one thing but understanding one’s needs is very critical to the success of an institution.” Outlining the many benefits to the respective…

Following the approval that flight operations recommence gradually at the nation’s airports effective July 8, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has released new procedural guidelines for air travelers and other airport users. The new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) is aimed at protecting all stakeholders and preventing further spread of theCovid-19 virus. In the “New Normal”, departing passengers must comply with the following guidelines; All passengers must arrive the airport properly kitted with their face…

  ***Lagos, Abuja airports to resume July 8, others July 15   Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika has announced that Abuja and Lagos airports will resume domestic operations on July 8, 2020. The Minister made the disclosure on Thursday on his verified Twitter @hadisirika, just as he disclosed that the Mallam Aminu International Airport, Kano, Port-Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri will resume on July 11, 2020, while other airports across the country will resume on July 15,…

  Air France aims to present a plan to trade unions to cut just over 7,500 jobs over the next two years, sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday, as the French carrier grapples with the coronavirus crisis. France’s flagship airline, part of the Air France-KLM group, is cutting capacity and exiting loss-making domestic routes as the pandemic hits international travel, reports Reuters. The cuts would include 6,500 jobs at Air France – representing just under 15 percent of employees –…

  *Faults Minister’s handling of process   Unions in the aviation industry said they would resist attempt by the Federal Government to concession four of the aerodromes in Nigeria, describing the procedure for concession as not transparent. Rather than concession, the unions recommended green field concession which empowers new investors to deal on fresh ventures which includes construction of new runways, terminal buildings. They also suggested that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) can…

Airbus‘ 40 per cent cut on production and deliveries will last for two years, Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Faury has said, as the company prepares to make a major restructure which will include thousands of job losses. Europe’s plane maker is due to lay out its reorganisation plan by Wednedsay as part of its efforts to reduce costs and conserve cash following a €481 million ($522 million) loss in the first quarter of this year. “It’s…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria last week jerked up passenger travel taxes for local and international trips with effect from August 1, 2020, even as it comes with its implications for the country’s aviation sector. Wole Shadare writes Burden It was not unexpected but the timing of raising Passenger Service Charge (PSC) both on domestic and international air travel by hundred per cent has kept tongues wagging about the sensitivity of imposing such taxes at a…

  The Federal Government has approved the safe resumption of domestic flights in the country. It has also lifted the ban placed on interstate travels with effect from July 1, provided such journeys are made outside curfew hours. The Chairman of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19, Boss Mustapha, disclosed this at the daily briefing of the task force in Abuja on Monday. Mustapha, who is also the Secretary to the Government of the Federation,…

  Aircraft giant, Boeing has been cleared to start flight testing its grounded 737 Max after receiving approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Sunday. The test flights are allowed to take place from Monday and are a key step in the troubled aircraft returning to service after being banned from the skies for more than a year. The US’ aviation regulatory body said in an email to lawmakers that FAA and Boeing test…

  Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace, has again demonstrated its vibrancy and capacity to fly to any destination across the globe, as the airline, on June 28, 2020, evacuated 327 Nigerians from London. The aircraft, a Boeing 777, with registration number 5N-BWI, departed Heathrow Airport London earlier today and arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 20:41hrs, Nigerian time. After disembarking some passengers in Abuja, the aircraft will proceed to the Murtala Muhammed…