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Costly operations impacting African airlines’ performance-AFRAA

Posted on November 12, 2024November 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said its primary focus is to create a sustainable, interconnected and affordable African air transport industry. The AFRAA Secretary-General, Abderahmane Berthé highlighted the areas of action for the airline industry to address the high cost of operations that is impacting the performance of the continent’s airlines. He told Aviation Metric that while Africa’s aviation industry continues to perform strongly, with increased passenger traffic and improved operational efficiency with key drivers including expanded…

Airline operators, NAICOM, seek solution to aviation sector burden

Posted on November 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators have expressed worry over the additional burden imposed by local insurers, and representatives. This is coming as the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) emphasized the local insurance industry’s capacity and expertise in managing aviation-related risks, stating that the industry was prepared to meet international standards. This issue came to light during a stakeholder engagement aimed at forming new partnerships between the Nigeria Insurance Association (NIA) and airlines While members of the Airline Operators…

Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of Africa’s first A350-1000

Posted on November 5, 2024November 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Awaits three others, customers make 1,340 A350-1000 orders Sept 2024 Ethiopia’s national carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000s from Airbus in Toulouse, France. The first of its kind to be operated by an African-based operator, the A350-1000 will enable Ethiopian Airlines to enhance its premium service on key destinations including Washington D.C., London, Paris and Frankfurt. To date, Ethiopian Airlines operates…

Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has clarified that the responsibility of the owners of private airstrips rests with just the building of the runway and terminal building, adding the facility, after that is completely handed over to the Federal Government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that controls the country’s airspace. Keyamo clarified a motion moved by a House of Representative member calling on the Minister to revoke the…

Boeing to develop credit facility for Nigerian airlines to facilitate operating leases

Posted on October 29, 2024October 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

To partner Banks in Nigeria, Africa Trade Investment insurance, Invites Minister, operators, others to Dublin for summit Aircraft giant, Boeing said it has been working with several banks in Nigeria and Africa Trade Investment Development Insurance (ATIDI) to develop a Credit Enhancement product specifically for Nigeria to facilitate operating leases by providing an additional layer of security to global lessors who may have shown interest in the region. The American company is equally coordinating…

Nigeria reviews BASA, open skies for UAE, signs fifth freedom right

Posted on October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Etihad, fludubai, Wizz Air, Air Arabia, designated to Nigeria United Nigeria to join Air Peace on Dubai route Stakeholders decry new deal Nigeria has changed its agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) to the Open Skies agreement tailored towards Nigeria’s agreement with the United States of America. The ‘open Skies’ deal allows countries to designate multiple airlines to each other’s territories and no any destinations they…

Nigeria, Ethiopia’s relations risk damage, says serving diplomat

Posted on October 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

You‘re not saying the truth, Mgt consortium tells Keyamo, writes Tinubu Says Minister’ parades incorrect document about deal Deal approved by FEC, original document handed to Minister The Nigeria Air saga is not limited to the aviation sector alone, it may have ruffled diplomatic feathers between Nigeria and Ethiopia. A diplomat who spoke to Aviation Metric under the condition of anonymity said at the African Union summit in Addis Ababa early this year, the…

8 die as helicopter plunges into Atlantic Ocean, NSIB launches probe

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NAAPE calls for optimal operating environment for professionals, mourns Capt. Dukas The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has commenced an investigation into the accident involving a Sikorsky SK76c helicopter with registration 5N-BQG, operated by Eastwind Aviation. The helicopter, carrying eight individuals – six passengers and two crew members – went down into the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, off the coast of Calabar, during a routine flight on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at approximately…

Unclaimed baggage at MMA2 destroyed, offered to charity after six months, says COO

Posted on October 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Attributes skyrocketing fares to difficulties faced by airlines The Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Mr. Remi Jibodu said many of the unclaimed baggage at its Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) terminal are not auctioned at a particular cost to people. He said that unclaimed baggage is kept for six months for the owners to reclaim them, explaining that after six months, the baggage is either destroyed or the content of the…

Apply for slots in Heathrow like other carriers, UK writes Nigeria, Air Peace

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The United Kingdom Department for Transport has told Air Peace Airlines that it is not responsible for slots at busy airports like Heathrow Airport. This may have jeopardized the airline’s struggle to force the UK government to provide it with slots at London Heathrow Airport. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo had in July threatened to banish British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to Ilorin and other remote locations if Air Peace…

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