Aviation

*Aviation to get zero allocation in 2017 *Sirika to get Senate summon The Senate has called for the prosecution of Federal Government officials that negotiated the N36b concession that gave birth to Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) but reneged on implementing the pact. This was the recommendation of the Senate Committee on Aviation after its fact finding mission to the ultra-modern MMA2 terminal in Lagos. Chairman, Senate Committee on Privatisation, Mr. Ben Murray Bruce stated…

Chief Executive Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, Captain Jari Olubunmi Williams (left), presenting a free flight ticket to the first winner of MMA2 mobile application promo, Ms. Anuoluwapo Olopade, a lawyer, in Lagos recently. Tickets for the promo were supplied by Dana Air.  

As the year comes to end, the aviation industry like other sector begin to wind down and take stock in all the activities that trailed the industry throughout the year. Though besieged by various operational challenges ranging from poor supply of aviation fuel to continue devaluation of the naira, the industry has staggered on, with thanks to dedicated aviation workers who have continued to upheld best industry practices.   To recognise and motivate personnel of the aviation industry, FCIInternat ional ltd, the pioneer of Nigeria Aviation development promotion…

*We are not stopping flights-Delta Airlines Air travel demand from Nigeria has begun to rise marginally despite economic recession that has taken a toll on aviation. Director, East and West Africa for Delta Airlines, Bobby Bryan at a media parley held in Lagos.   He stated that as a result of that, the carrier had never contemplated leaving Nigeria, saying that air travel would bounce back to what it used to be.   He further…

 The estimated cost of over N72 billion spent by airlines yearly have been described as humongous, leading to call that the Federal Government should urgently help the carriers to stem the tide of high cost of aviation fuel. Aviation security consultant and former Commandant, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd), said for instance, Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest airline by fleet size, consumes about 500,000 litres of Jet A1 daily at N200 per…

Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airline has graduated 47 pilots, 92 aviation maintenance technicians, 50 cabin crew and 133 marketing professionals in a graduation ceremony held at Ethiopian Headquarters on November 17, 2016.  Ethiopian Aviation Academy is said to be the largest aviation academy in Africa with a full International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Trainer Plus Member and International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized global training center. Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam congratulated…

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). Albrakri’s appointment is effective January 1, 2017 and will be based in the IATA regional office in Amman, Jordan. IATA’s Director General and CEO., Alexandre de Junaic said, “Muhammad Ali Albakri is stepping into a critical role at IATA. Africa and the Middle East are among the fastest growing markets for…

*Nigeria assures international community Nigeria’s Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu made Nigeria proud as he was re-elected President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the highest global aviation regulatory body. He is to serve for another three  years at the apex aviation body.  The first tenure of Aliu commenced on January 1, 2014 and will continue until December 31, 2019. Prior to his election, Dr. Aliu served as the Representative of Nigeria…