Aviation

  A pale of gloom descended on the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) over the recent sack and demotion of top officials of the agency.   A visit by WoleshadareNews to the headquarters of FAAN was like a ghost town as many were seen discussing in hushed tune, expressing uncertainty over their own future.   Meanwhile, most of the demoted General Managers, have tendered their resignation letters, an indication that they have rejected their…

 Poised to promote the culture of honesty, dignity and hard work in the work place, the management of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), has honoured an honest cleaner with Spakleen Professional, the concessionaire in charge of MMA2 upkeep. The gesture, according to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BASL, Captain Jari Olubunmi Williams, was designed to promote the culture of truthfulness and uprightness in the work…

Air Europa and Turkish Airlines have jointly announced the start of a code-sharing partnership effective October 1, 2016 that enables both carriers to tap into new markets and offer their passengers more travel options.   At the initial stage of their cooperation Air Europa will place its marketing code on Istanbul-Madrid v.v. route operated by Turkish Airlines while Turkish Airlines will place its marketing code on Madrid – Las Palmas/Ibiza/Palma de Mallorca v.v. and Madrid…

*House of Reps to hold public hearing on aviation sector woes The $500 million airport terminals under construction by the Chinese construction firm, China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) may not meet December 2016 deadline. The project would not be completed middle of next. The House of Representatives however expressed disappointment with the slow pace of work, stressing that the Lagos terminal was delaying the quick completion of the four terminals. Nigeria and China had,…

Panic As NAMA, NCAA Top Shots Face Same Fate   The Federal Government began the restructuring exercise in the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with the demotion of some directors and 10 General Managers of the agency even as the Ministry of Transportation insisted that the new positions are the officials’ appropriate grade levels. Many of the officials were gripped with fear, as there are also indications that many have been slated for retirement…

African Airline Associations (AFRAA) made up of 37 carriers on the continent have lent their support to the landmark agreement to control carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. This agreement was reached at the just concluded 39th Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada.  Secretary General of AFRAA, Dr. Elijah Chingosho stated that “We applaud this deal that was struck after tense negotiations during the last few years. The AFRAA chief disclosed that…

  Faults concession, backs deregulation The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) is insufficient to sustain its network of airports at the current pricing regime, Chairman, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Capt. Noggie Meggison, said. Besides, he noted that all the airports have low level of traffic, a development the expert attributed to the inadequate route development by domestic airlines.   He disclosed these in a paper obtained by Woleshadare.net in…

Uncertainty has continued to trail the status of the $500 million airport terminals that are under construction in four major airports across the country. The doubts are fueled by insinuations that the four terminals expected to be commissioned early next year had already been concessioned to Chinese firms. This arrangement could pose a huge hindrance to the plan by government to start a fresh round of concession of the four airports that are expected to…

…..High Commissioner says intra – African connectivity will boost trade, tourism In an effort to capture the African air transport market; Rwand Air newly acquired Airbus 330 – 200 yesterday landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The aircraft flew in passengers from the Kigali , the capital of the East African country ; its major hub into Lagos, its hub for West Africa . The new aircraft is the latest addition in the…

Former Nigeria Airways’ aircrew based in Atlanta have stressed the need for Nigerian government to float a new airline to ease movement. Speaking at the Xwt aircrew convention 2016, the President of the association, Wola Adegbonmire said having a national carrier will not only transport people from place to place, but will serve as ambassadorial anywhere across the world.         Adegbonmire explained that airlines do not only advertise their countries but create awareness. According…