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Nigeria’s private jet ownership rises to 157 from 44 in 20 years, Task Force reveals findings

Posted on July 29, 2024July 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Findings reveal illegal operators undermine security, Govt, losses revenue Operations opaque The operations and acquisition of private jets in Nigeria have risen exponentially. From a mere 44 private business jets in the country in 2005, Two decades on in 2024, that number has risen to 157; an increase of 357 percent over two decades. However, the increase in the acquisition of these flying objects is not for just navigating in luxury from one corner of…

NAMA raises ‘outdated’ navigational charges to N18, 000 , N54, 000, may trigger hike in fares

Posted on July 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Extension costs rise too, N10b overhead, N21b personnel cost, N12b capital cost in 2023 The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has raised en-route navigational charges from N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight just as the airspace agency equally increased the extension of hours of service to airlines from N50,000 to 450,000 per extension to enable the agency to recover the cost of diesel and other logistics during the period of extension. The Managing…

Delta, United flights to Nigeria may be cancelled over massive IT outage

Posted on July 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

· Airlines, global businesses impacted There are indications that both Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, two airlines operating to Nigeria under the Nigeria-US ‘Open Skies’ agreement may not after all fly to Nigeria as massive IT outage affect businesses around the world. Delta Airlines in a statement made available to Aviation Metric said that customers whose flights are impacted will be notified by Delta via the Fly Delta app and text message….

Nigeria’s $72.1 billion trumps SA’s $447 million trade volume, simplifies visa processes

Posted on July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

South Africa has simplified visa processes for Nigerians wishing to visit the country by cutting visa application delays and the former policy that keeps applicants’ travel passports for more than six months before approval or rejection. The new arrangement for visa application and collection is now seven days with the option for applicants to only attach the photocopies of their travel passports to their applications and travel to other destinations while waiting for a call…

Meke: Monopoly and Nigeria’s valued travel options

Posted on July 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

What exactly does a frequent flyer look out for while planning a trip? Safety, timeliness onboard comfort, (clean cabin), cheerful crew, and friendliness and most critical front desk staff. I will possibly say that the friendliness or otherwise of the front desk ticketing staff, like a mirror, may reveal the entire service ecosystem of an airline, hotel, or any recreational service provider. Since I am used to sharing my experience. Also, a self-appointed service policeman,…

AFRAA: Africa’s aviation continues upward swing despite hurdles

Posted on July 12, 2024July 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria launches e-visa system, streamlines application policy 2020 The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) said in the second quarter of 2024, the aviation industry continued to grow despite navigating various challenges and opportunities, including tough economic times. Notwithstanding all these hurdles, it said carriers continued to sustain their recovery, driven by a continued increase in passenger demand. Regarding seat availability in Global Africa, there was a notable 6% increase from 15 million seats in…

How unfair trade practices hamper travel growth in Nigeria, encourage capital flight, say FCCPC, NANTA

Posted on July 11, 2024July 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The National Association of Nigerian Travel Agency (NANTA) and the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) have expressed concern about the many of the tickets to fly in the country’s market that are generated outside the shores of the country popularly described as Sold Outside Ticket Outside (SOTO) or Sold Outside and Ticketed Inside (SOTI) even though international carriers have all released their lower tickets inventories for the Nigerian market. They are…

Cumbersome AOC processes pose bankruptcy danger to start-up airlines, says expert

Posted on July 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

….Certificate cost rises to N25 million from N5 million An aircraft pilot, Capt Dan Omale has called on the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to make the attainment of an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) less tedious, stressing that one of the guidelines for start-up companies to fly an empty plane for 20 to 50 non-revenue hours in the guise of operational and regulatory compliance test flights, is not only costly but enough to bankrupt the…

NCAA grounds 10 illegal operators over $15 million revenue loss, drug trafficking, security, others

Posted on July 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Owners to commence recertification process The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023 Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for carriage of passengers, cargo or email for hire or reward (commercial operation or charter services) As a result of flagrant disregard of this rule, the NCAA had earlier directed all holders of PNCF to undergo re-evaluation which should have been concluded by April 19th, 2024. Consequently, the NCAA has suspended the permit…

Minister: SAATM provides opportunity for Africa’s air transport growth

Posted on July 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Laments Africa’s air liberalisation slow pace Minister of Aviation Minister and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) provides the opportunity for the African aviation industry to enhance connectivity, improve safety standards, and boost economic growth. He however lamented that that few governments have taken the steps needed for its implementation. The Minister also called for a concerted effort to address the challenges facing the African aviation industry, such as…

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