Aviation

  Despite its slow start, Nigeria’s aviation, in the first quarter of 2019 shows that the sector is in for a roller coaster ride, as early signs signify good tidings for an industry that has huge potential to blossom. WOLE SHADARE writes Slow start The aviation industry in first quarter 2019 started rather slowly for obvious reasons. It was an election year. Activities shifted to the political turf where the election of any particular candidate could shape…

Agency’s revenue may rise by N16bn   There are indications that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) could begin the implementation of the proposed new Passenger Service Charge (PSC), as pressure on the authority by the Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP) in FAAN mounts. But spokeswoman for FAAN, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, recently said the agency was yet to arrive at a new charge, as it is still consulting with relevant stakeholders on the matter….

  Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has concluded plans to host a two-day Stakeholders Forum to review its proposed  Civil Aviation Regulations of 2019, on the 4th and 5th April 2019 at Radisson Blu, Ikeja, Lagos State. The aim of the Forum is to engage stakeholders on the proposed amendments to the Civil Aviation (Investigation of Air Accidents and Incidents) Regulations, 2016 and discuss the promotion of aviation safety. This Forum will attract stakeholders from different segments of…

A preliminary report into the crash of a Boeing 737 Max in which 157 people died will be ready today, the Ethiopian foreign ministry said. No details were provided about exactly when the report would be released, or what it might contain. Foreign ministry spokesman Nebiat Getachew said the transport ministry would release “a preliminary report into its investigation” of the March 10 tragedy in which a Boeing 737 Max plane crashed shortly after taking…

…To Commence Flight Operation To Nigeria and Establish Embassy In Abuja The Federal Government of Nigeria has hinted on the discussion with Cape Verde on the plan  to begin air transport relationship in line with existing Bilateral Air Service Agreement between the two countries. Nigeria’s Minister of State for Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika made the disclosure after a meeting with Cape Verde representatives during a sideline meeting at the just concluded the First ICAO/UNWTO Ministerial…

Members of the Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) have elected new executive officers at its Biennial General Meeting held alongside its annual symposium. The event which held on March 28, 2019 at the Welcome Centre Hotels, Lagos with the theme: “Cyber Threat In Aviation Industry: The Role of ATSEPS” saw Anthony Nwose of the Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) re-elected as the Chairman and KIlasho Ibrahim as…

Controllers may close airspace The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an advisory circular to airlines and pilots advising them to exercise caution during flight operations in hazardous weather conditions. The warning was contained in an advisory circular (AC) with reference no AC: NCAA-AEROMET – 27 addressed to all pilots and airline operators and signed by the Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman. The advisory circular is sequel to the Seasonal Rainfall Prediction (SRP) released…

  America’s flag carrier airline, Delta Air Lines is marking a successful first 12 months of flying between Lagos and New York-JFK. The nonstop flight started on March 26, 2018 and operates three times a week. Delta also flies nonstop between Lagos and Atlanta four times a week, meaning Nigerians have a daily connection to the United States.  Over the past year, Delta’s Lagos-New York-JFK service has: ·         Had an average load factor of 84…

The Lagos State chapter of the National Association of Air Traffic Engineers (NAAE) yesterday announced its plans to host its Biennial General Meeting and elections alongside its annual symposium in Lagos. In an official statement issued yesterday, the body stated that the event will hold on the 28th March, 2019 at the Welcome Centre Hotels, along the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) road, Lagos with the theme: “Cyber Threat In Aviation Industry: The Role of…

 Airbus and China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) have signed a General Terms Agreement (GTA) covering the purchase by Chinese airlines of a total of 300 Airbus aircraft. The GTA was signed in Paris, France by Guillaume Faury, President of Airbus Commercial Aircraft and future Airbus CEO, and Jia Baojun, Chairman of CAS, in the presence of visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and French President Emmanuel Macron.  The GTA comprises of 290 A320 Family aircraft and 10 A350…