Aviation

Government lived up to its word by delivering on the Abuja airport runway rehabilitation. The same speed should be applied to fix the rot in the aviation industry, WOLE SHADARE writes. A hard sell It is no longer news that the Abuja airport runway rehabilitation was completed in record time. If for nothing, it shows that with cooperation, the aviation industry can really develop beyond what it is at present. It was a hard sell…

There is no way Nigerian airlines would develop if government continues to give away flight rights to foreign airlines, according to an aviation expert, Group Captain John Ojikutu (Rtd). Ojikutu who has single-handedly taken it upon himself to criticise some of the policies of government in the absence of visible voice in the sector told Woleshadare.net that the idea, which predates the current administration should be reviewed in order not to stunt the growth of…

    Nigerian team proposes innovative solution for moving aircraft on the ground at airports     Competing against four other teams for a EUR 30,000 prize   Nigeria’s “Team Nevada”, has been shortlisted by Airbus for the final round of its 2017 global Fly Your Ideas student challenge.  The winners, who will be announced at a special event in Toulouse, France on 17 May, will walk away with the EUR30,000 prize.   The Lagos-based team, from Nigeria’s Obafemi…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged aviation safety stakeholders to reinforce their commitment to a safety framework based on global standards, cooperation and dialogue, and effective use of data.   IATA DG, Alexandre de Jumiac said, “Safety is the top priority for all involved in aviation—and aviation is the safest form of long-distance travel. Last year there were over 40 million safe flights. That’s an achievement that we can all be proud of….

**Air Peace put losses to damage airplanes at N3b **Why premium on aircraft high in Nigeria   Airline operators have pleaded with the Nigeria civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) for protection of airline workers in the hands of aggrieved passengers whose flights are rescheduled or out rightly cancelled without informing the already tensed travellers. This is coming as the Chairman of Air Peace; Chief Allen Onyema called for the review of over 34 taxes levied on…

Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Capt.  Fola Akinkuotu has commended the Minister of State for Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika for the successful repair and delivery of the Abuja Airport runway, saying it was a major confidence booster for the air transport sector.   The NAMA boss said by delivering the revamped runway ahead of schedule, the Minister was “sending an unambiguous message to stakeholders and investors, both foreign and local that Nigerian Aviation was…

Dana aircraft with registration number 5N-SRI operating 11am flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt had an air return due to bird strike during take-off from Lagos. In a statement by the media communications manager of Dana Airlines Ltd/ Imo Air, Kingsley Ezenwa explained that the Captain took a professional decision and returned to the Lagos Airport.   Ezenwa said that the passengers were transfered to another aircraft to ensure that their itinerary is not entirely disrupted….

  Arrangement beyond NAHCON” Nigeria-Saudi  diplomatic row averted, other nations comply Expert kicks   There are indications that the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) may have given a Saudi Arabian airline, Flynas 45 per cent of the traffic right to fly pilgrims’ for this year Hajj.   Meanwhile, Aviation consultant and former Commandant, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Group Captain John Ojikutu  described  as fraudulent, declaration that the Saudi Arabian government wants over 100 countries participating in…

Two aircraft belonging to Air Peace yesterday hit each other on the tarmac causing damage to the airplanes. The two aircraft have been grounded. A statement by spokesman for the airline, Chris Iwarah said the management of the airline can confirm that at about 6.15am on April 20, “the winglet of our B737 aircraft with registration mark 5N-BQR, which was being towed within the very limited space at the ramp of the Murtala Muhammed Airport…

A Nigerian pilot, Ademola “Lola” Odujinrin, who works for Air Djibouti was today received by President Yemi Osinbajo in Aso Rock for his feat of becoming the first African pilot in history to fly solo around the world. Osinbajo listened to the pilot as he narrated his dream and how he accomplished the feat Odujinrin completed the final leg of his historic journey Wednesday afternoon, landing safely at Washington Dulles International Airport. The pilot completed…