Airbus to facilitate access to aircraft financing for Nigerian carriers

Airbus to facilitate access to aircraft financing for Nigerian carriers

Tells operators to cater for local market   Aircraft maker, Airbus said it is committed to working closely with Nigeria to explore innovative solutions, seize opportunities, and capitalise on the potential of Nigeria. Airbus’ Vice-President of Sales, Africa, Hadi Akoum in an appreciation letter to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo dated March 20, 2023, stated that in the upcoming weeks, the company will diligently follow up on the pivotal topics…

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Nigeria’s airport security policies robust as country scales ICAO audit

Nigeria’s airport security policies robust as country scales ICAO audit

A team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has confirmed that Nigeria was successful in the just concluded security audit of the country’s aviation industry. The Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement pointed out that the objective of the USAP-CMA is to promote global aviation security through continuous auditing and monitoring of Member States’ aviation security performance, to enhance…

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‘Inadequate skilled workers in aviation poses serious challenge’

‘Inadequate skilled workers in aviation poses serious challenge’

Aviation expert and a member of the Agency for the Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) Kamata Joel, has said that having the appropriate number of skilled workers in the aviation industry in Africa still poses a serious challenge. He stated at the weekend in his presentation to Aviation and Allied Publication that in the fields of air navigation services and air transport, there was still a remarkable gap between the staff in…

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SAA Celebrates 30 Years of Frequent Flyer Programme

SAA Celebrates 30 Years of Frequent Flyer Programme

South African Airways has celebrated 30 Years of the existence of its Frequent Flyer Programme known as Voyager with an exclusive dinner for a select few high-profile guests in Lagos. The event tagged “Voyager Elite Night” was to recognize and celebrate its frequent flyers and loyal customers for their unflinching support over the years and to mark thirty (30) years of success of the airline’s Loyalty Programme, the first of its kind in Africa. Sharing…

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Aviation Minister backs Nigeria’s first-ever aviation reality tv

Aviation Minister backs Nigeria’s first-ever aviation reality tv

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has backed the commencement of Nigeria’s first-ever aviation Reality TV Show. The Minister gave his support when the visionary team behind the groundbreaking reality TV show, Flight 100 unveiled the project’s ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing the aviation industry in Nigeria. According to the leader of the Airborne Entertainment team, Toni Ukachukwu, Flight 100 is more than just a television show; it’s a bold endeavour dedicated…

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BREAKING:South Africa terminates SAA’s strategic equity partner, Takatso’s deal

BREAKING:South Africa terminates SAA’s strategic equity partner, Takatso’s  deal

Takatso allegedly underpaying for an airline   Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that SAA’s deal with strategic equity partner Takatso has been terminated, a major setback to one of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s biggest privatisation drives amid pushback from some in the ruling party. “Late last week there was agreement that by mutual consent this transaction should be terminated as there is no clear path forward,” Gordan said after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday….

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Keyamo leads agency, airline chiefs to France to explore aviation opportunities for Nigeria

Keyamo leads agency, airline chiefs to France to explore aviation opportunities for Nigeria

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo and airline operators are in France to exploit business opportunities to improve the development of the aviation industry. The Minister who is on a four-day working visit to France tagged the Nigeria-France Bilateral Business Forum aims to strengthen cooperation and explore business opportunities in the aviation sector between both nations. Accompanied by the Acting Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Chris Najomo, Managing…

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Oransanye Report: Merger of Aviation Agencies’ll Spell Disaster, Stakeholders Tell FG

Oransanye Report: Merger of Aviation Agencies’ll Spell Disaster, Stakeholders Tell FG

The aviation industry was thrown into a frenzy last week when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu directed the implementation of the Stephen Orosanye report which recommended the merging, scrapping and subsuming of government agencies. Not a few thought that the Federal Government had jettisoned the controversial decision to merge many of the Ministry, Department, or Agency (MDAs) to save costs. Since the announcement, workers in the aviation industry have begun to fret over the plan by…

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Airlines unblock lower ticket inventories as fares on int’l’ routes set to crash

Airlines unblock lower ticket inventories as fares on int’l’ routes set to crash

Fares on Nigerian routes most expensive in Africa NCAA sets up ten-man committee on travel cost reduction   In a move to halt the spiralling cost of air tickets in the country and make travelling affordable for Nigerians, the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Captain Chris Najomo, has set up a 10-man Committee to look into the high cost of tickets in the country.  The committee is coming on the heels…

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Qatar Airways, Gategroup Ink In-flight Catering Pact

Qatar Airways, Gategroup Ink In-flight Catering Pact

Qatar Airways and Gategroup have a new catering partnership to elevate in-flight dining, structured through a Business Management Agreement that will see collaboration on passenger dining experiences, sourcing and procurement, healthy eating, and sustainability. Qatar Airways’ commitment to global aviation excellence will be reinforced by Gategroup’s expertise in menu design, culinary concepts and operational excellence. This partnership with Gategroup is expected to amplify the Qatar Airways brand by delivering refined culinary experiences for our guests,…

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