Aviation Archives - Page 26 of 351

Crashed Sikorsky helicopter crew disoriented before crash

Posted on December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Used non-standard phraseology during flight, Struggled with aircraft Helicopter fitted with no FDR, CVR recovered from the seabed The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) on Tuesday released a preliminary report of an accident involving a Sikorsky S76C helicopter with registration 5N-BQG operated by East Wind Aviation Logistics Services Limited which occurred in the Atlantic Ocean South East of Eket, Bight of Bonny which occurred on October 24, 2024, killing all the eight occupants of the…

Airlines, ground handling firms rumble amid justification for hike in charges, fares

Posted on December 17, 2024December 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government’s decision to devalue its currency has had a very serious impact on not only the entire economy but has also significantly damaged the entire aviation value chain. The two most noticeable areas that costs have been felt most are fare pricing and the 300% increase in the ground handling charges by the Nigerian Aviation Ground Handling Company Plc and the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc; the two firms that have become duopoly…

TAAG Angola intentional about Nigerian market, rewards trade partners

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

TAAG Angola, the national carrier of Angola is poised to invest heavily in the Nigerian market just as the carrier begins huge expansion projects in the New Year. The airline’s Regional Manager for Africa, Mr. George Mawadri at the airline’s End Of Year Award and Appreciation Luncheon for its travellers partners in Lagos at the weekend said the event was the carrier’s way of saying thank you to the Nigerian market for the support it…

Retreat: Our communication team keeps facilities working despite challenges, NAMA MD

Posted on December 15, 2024December 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Ihenachor lauds team’s resilience The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Ahmed Umar Farouk said that despite the challenges the agency faces in areas of outdated facilities, a shortage of spares, and other obstacles, the unwavering commitment, especially of air traffic engineers has ensured the seamless running of its facilities across the country. In his address at the just concluded Retreat of the Directorate of Safety Electronic Engineering Services (DSEES)…

Minister: Bill to make govt officials, contractors fly only Nigerian airlines underway

Posted on December 13, 2024December 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo, on Friday vowed that the Fly Nigeria Act will see the light of the day and come to fruition under his tenure. The Minister lamented that the document which is expected to make it mandatory for government financed air transportation of government personnel, contractors, grantees and properties to be carried by a Nigeria Air Flag Carriers has yet to materialize more than 15 years when it…

FG worries over airlines’ short lifespan, seeks solution

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Over 50 carriers closed shops in 20 years The Federal government has expressed worry over the alarming rate of airline collapse in the country and has declared that it was ready to formulate policies that would lead to survival of carriers. It noted that it will put in place policies and processes that will ensure survival and growth of domestic airlines. The rate of airline extinction in Nigeria is quite alarming as many…

Allied incident paralyses flight operations, flights resume at Abuja airport

Posted on December 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NSIB begins probe Stakeholders divided over call for second runway Nosewheel severed from aircraft, tyres burst on landing, heads for bush For hours, the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja remained closed following the skidding of Allied Air cargo plane said to be ferrying goods and money for the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) skidded off the airport runway into a nearby bush. The skidding off of the B737-800 cargo airplane caused extensive damage…

Record 5.2 billion people to take to air travel, airlines’ revenue to hit $1 trillion in 2025-IATA

Posted on December 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, with the group saying that total industry revenues are expected to be $1.007 trillion, representing an increase of 4.4% from 2024. This is the first time according to IATA that the industry revenues top the $1 trillion mark, while expenses are expected to grow by 4.0% to $940 billion. According to a paper presented by the IATA…

NCAA to sanction airlines over delayed refunds in 14 days, chides carriers’ passengers rights violations

Posted on December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Piqued by the deluge against airlines that have frustrated travellers over inability to make a refund for cancelled or delayed flights that span more than five hours, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is ready to wield the big stick by sanctioning erring airlines. The agency said failure to comply with Part 19 of NCAA regulations will, henceforth, attract immediate sanctions. The airline sector is riddled with mounting complaints against airlines over flight delays and…

How Air Peace instigates airlines to hike fares, Commission cautions carrier against obstructing inquiry

Posted on December 8, 2024December 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Onyema engaging in ostentation self-adulation-FCCPC The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) said it noted with consternation, the latest outburst by Air Peace in what seems a series of ploys calculated to both obfuscate the issues and distract the Commission from the ongoing inquiry into alleged exploitative ticket pricing among other potential violations of consumers’ rights. The commission disclosed that the inquiry into Air Peace’s pricing practices stems from allegations of unjustified fare…

« 1 … 24 25 26 27 28 … 351 »