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End in sight as Minister meets striking unions, says, “We will resolve NiMet strike today”

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Minister, unions in close door parley The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus is presently meeting all the unions comprising the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), the Amalgamated Union of Public Corporation, Civil Service Technical and Recreational Services Employees (AUPCTRE), and the Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) with a view to prevailing on the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet)…

Nigerian airports running at a loss, FG subsidises aerodrome operations

Posted on April 21, 2025April 21, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Minister dismisses predetermined Enugu airport concessionaire, duration The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has lamented that many of the country’s airports are running at a loss: hence the need for concession of the aerodromes. He noted that as a result, the government took a proactive measure to ensure these vital facilities can meet and maintain international standards, given the increasing financial demands of their operations. Speaking through his Special Assistant…

Air Peace suspends flights to Enugu airport over bad runway

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Enugu flights to be operated through Asaba aerodrome Air Peace said it has temporarily suspended flights to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu. The airline in a statement by the airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo said the suspension of flights to the airport by Air Peace was due to safety concerns of the Enugu airport runway. Ndiulo disclosed that the situation of the Enugu runway had been causing major disruptions to…

NiMet issues severe weather warning, forecasts strong wind, heavy rainfall

Posted on April 10, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Airlines warned of potential turbulence The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has urged people to be prepared for strong winds and heavy rainfall in many parts of the country by issuing a three-day severe weather warning. The agency noted that heavy rainfall and strong winds will affect different regions from Friday while Southern states should prepare for potential flooding incidents, the High Impact-Based Forecast Bulletin states On Friday, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected. Affected states include Ogun,…

SAA to grow fleet to 50 by 2028, begins daily Lagos flight March 2026

Posted on April 9, 2025April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Draws corporate plan for fleet modernisation One of Africa’s leading airlines, South Africa is strategically planning to grow its fleet of 20 aircraft to 50 in the next three years just as the airline is planning daily flight service on the Johannesburg-Lagos route by March 2026. Aside from that, the carrier has a five years corporate plan of going through renewal and modernisation of its fleet and to elevate customers experience grounded on our…

NAMA to overhaul airspace infrastructure, deploy HF communication facilities, others

Posted on April 8, 2025April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Farouk, Director in Germany for equipment Factory Assessment Test The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has concluded plans to overhaul the nation’s airspace infrastructure architecture as it is set to deploy the Rohde & Schwarz High-Frequency (HF) transceiver, equipped with advanced signal processing algorithms that significantly reduce the noise levels typically associated with traditional HF systems. This technology leap is expected to boost the long-range air-to-ground communications capabilities across the Nigerian airspace. It is…

Analysts: Regular performance update I’ll improve airlines’ performance

Posted on April 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

‘Why Nigerian carriers may not attract int’l interline partnership’ Despite the furore that greeted the executive summary of flight operations in Nigeria in 2024 released last week by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) that highlighted airlines’ huge flight delays, cancellations and gross poor service, analysts are of the view that regular update of such traffic data and reports would help to make airlines improve their services. This is coming as the Chief Executive…

AI-powered machines to detect explosives, narcotics, drugs deployed by FAAN at Lagos airport

Posted on April 6, 2025 by Wole Shadare

…Expands e-gate system The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is ushering in a new era of security and efficiency at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, with the deployment of advanced screening technologies, e-gate systems, and a renewed inter-agency collaboration framework aimed at modernizing Nigeria’s aviation environment. The agency has deployed a state-of-the-art security screening system, the Orion 928DX, described as one of the most advanced technologies in global aviation security. The highly…

Huge boost for AMCON As Arik Air Airlifts 2.2m Passengers In 2024

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Operates 10,699 Flights – NCAA Report Arik Air in 2024 airlifted 2,239,176 passengers between January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, a report sourced from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has confirmed. The airline, which has been under the receivership of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) since 2017, despite its challenges, also operated 10,699 flights within the year under review, making it the second most active airline in terms of passenger traffic…

Delta honours workers who propelled 100 years in the sky with Flight Museum

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

As the first U.S. airline to celebrate its centennial, Delta is honoring the dedication and spirit of the people who propelled the company through a century of flight with the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum. Officially opening Monday, April 7, the vast hangars-turned exhibit and event space captures the airline’s unique culture and people-first values, ensuring the stories of Delta’s first 100 years will forever be etched into history. Visitors and event goers alike can immerse…

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