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Nigerian travellers pursue cheap fares to Accra

Posted on May 9, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Nation’s aviation may lose over N100bn Delta, United Airlines accept only dollar payment Nigeria’s neighbour, Ghana, is reaping bountifully from aviation, as passengers now fly to Europe, United States and other parts of the world via Accra, making the nation to lose annually about N100 billion in taxes and other ancillary services. Aviation experts who spoke to woleshadare.net said the development where travellers go to Accra to catch international flights would hurt the sector in Nigeria…

Dunoma charges airport workers on safety

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have been asked to adhere strictly to safety standards and procedure in line with Standard and Recommended Practices, recommended by the international Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Managing Director of FAAN, Saleh Dunoma gave the charge while addressing staff of the department of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Services at the Kaduna Airport recently. He encouraged them to put into practice, knowledge acquired at the recent…

Airspace violation: NCAA to sanction illegal drone operators

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Issues safety guidelines The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned over growing proliferation of the use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). The aviation regulatory body has however issued safety guidelines over the use of the equipment in the airspace without permission. Spokesman for NCAA, Sam Adurogboye in a statement today said in recent times, RPA/UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are being deployed for commercial and recreational purposes in the country without adequate security clearance….

Again, Bi-Courtney, FAAN, Arik at loggerhead over GAT

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Arik owes us not FAAN, says Bi-Courtney A fresh crisis looms in the aviation industry over the true ownership of the domestic wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, otherwise known as General Aviation Terminal (GAT) This is coming as Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operator of the ultra- modern Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) today, claimed that the N12.5 B purportedly owed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)…

Aero severes Skyborne pact, sacks 100 workers

Posted on April 29, 2016 by Wole Shadare

One of Nigeria’s troubled airlines, Aero Contractors today sacked over a hundred support staff. But the management of the airline in a statement by its media consultant, Simon Tumba said the carrier only reviewed contract with Skyborne Tumba stated that in the course of reorgansing and repositioning its business, Aero Contractors has reviewed its relationship with Skyborne by cutting down some of the services required from the company. “This will help the company to invest more…

NCS begins investigation into battered FAAN staff incident

Posted on April 29, 2016April 29, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has commenced investigations into the incident involving one of its officers and a staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), over clash of right of way near the Palace Gate of the Cargo Terminal. The investigation, the spokesperson of the Nigerian Customs Service Airport Command, Thelma Williams said has become imperative to establish the veracity of the claim by a staff of the Federal FAAN , that…

Airlines pledge to liquidate outstanding debts

Posted on April 28, 2016April 28, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have pledged to ensure that all outstanding debts are paid to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as agreed. This assurance was given during a meeting between the management of the regulatory authority led by the Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman and the operators at the NCAA on Wednesday. A statement from spokesman for NCAA, Sam Adurogboye said over 20 airlines chief executives and…

MD FAAN kicks off FAAN unity cup competition in Lagos

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Arik Explorer launches ground transfer service

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Arik Explorer, Arik Air’s leisure and packaged travel subsidiary, is launching a ground transfer service for London bound passengers from Heathrow Airport to destinations within London city. The ground transfer service is in collaboration with Puzzles Group and Hummingbird cars. The airline said all London bound passengers departing Lagos will be able to book this service at Murtala Muhammed International Airport with the option to pay in Naira. With this service, London-bound passengers need not…

Airlines, NCAA meet over N20B debts settlement

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Carriers reconcile accounts The Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Muhtar Usman today held a closed door meeting with airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). The meeting was to discuss the lingering crisis occasioned by humongous debts the carriers are alleged to owe various aviation agencies. The debts are said to b e in the region of over N20 billion. At the meeting were Chairman of Arik,…

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