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Vistajet to increase market share as demand for luxury jets booms

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Vistajet to increase market share as demand for luxury jets booms

…Launches roadshows to support firm’s regional growth   In response to the growing demand for business aircraft in Africa, charter operator VistaJet has made inroads into Africa’s private jet operations the Switzerland-based company is expected to increase its 5% global share of $35 billion private aviation generates globally as the luxury operator increases its clientele base. The 5% of its global market share which translates to $1.75 billion is significant and has seen the firm increase…

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MMA2, symbol of innovation, excellence 17 years after

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MMA2, symbol of innovation, excellence 17 years after

For over the past 17 years, the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 better known as MMA2 run by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has evolved into a symbol of excellence, innovation, and efficiency in the Nigerian aviation industry. Through steadfast dedication and tireless efforts, the operators have achieved numerous milestones that have propelled the facility to the forefront of the global aviation landscape. One key achievement BASL was immensely proud to highlight on Monday as the…

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17 years after airline’s death: Ex-NICON Airways workers lament colleagues’ death, unpaid benefits

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17 years after airline’s death: Ex-NICON Airways workers lament colleagues’ death, unpaid benefits

The over 200 ex-workers of defunct NICON Airways whose salaries and other entitlements have not been paid since May 2007 when the carrier ceased operations have appealed to Senator Jimoh Ibrahim to pay them what is owed them. They hereby appealed to any public-spirited and human rights-oriented organizations to lend their support and come to their rescue. They stated that after losing his cases at the National Industrial Court and appeals at courts of law,…

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$300 helicopter landing fee unanswered questions

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$300 helicopter landing fee unanswered questions

The decision by the Federal Government to appoint Messr NAEBI Dynamic Concept Limited to exclusively collect helicopter landing fees at all Nigerian aerodromes, helipads, airstrips, floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units, floating storage and offloading (FSO) units and all platforms has continued to open a fresh controversy in the sector. The landing charge is unknown to the law, and not regulated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Aircraft after take-off are expected to…

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Nigeria’s airline domestic market strongest in Africa-AFRAA

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Nigeria’s airline domestic market strongest in Africa-AFRAA

….High fuel cost, MRO challenges hamper region’s carrier growth The Secretary-General of African Airlines Association (AFRAA) comprising 44 carriers, Abdérahmane Berthé said only Nigeria has a strong domestic market and intercontinental market in the whole of Africa, stressing that he hopes to see Nigeria having an airline which will also cover the continent like the Ethiopian Airlines is doing today. With over about 12 airlines consisting of Aero Contractors, Azman, Arik, Overland, United Nigeria, Rano, Ibom Air,…

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Delta sets to offer 14 weekly flights to Nigeria as carrier restarts New York-Lagos route Dec 1

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Delta sets to offer 14 weekly flights to Nigeria as carrier restarts New York-Lagos route Dec 1

Mega carrier and one of the most successful airlines in the world, Delta Air Lines has concluded plans to restart daily service to Lagos from New York from December 1, 2024. This is made possible as Nigeria and the United States have ‘Open Skies’ aviation pact that allows both nations to deploy as many flights as possible to each other’s territory. Air carriers of both countries gain unrestricted rights to transport passengers directly between the…

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Boeing burns through cash, rushes to fix quality control issues

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Boeing burns through cash, rushes to fix quality control issues

Boeing burned through billions of dollars of cash last quarter as it languished under intense scrutiny from U.S. regulators and moved to soothe concerns over quality issues. Arlington, Virginia-based Boeing burned through $3.93 billion over the first three months of 2024, far more than the $786 million it recorded during the same time last year, according to a Wednesday regulatory filing. The aerospace giant ended the quarter with $7.5 billion in cash and investments in short-term securities,…

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Fire outbreak at MMIA, flight operations diverted to D-Wing

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Fire outbreak at MMIA, flight operations diverted to D-Wing

  Fire broke out Thursday morning at the E54 Bridge of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Terminal One with firefighters battling for more than one hour to put the fire out. The quick intervention of the electrical engineers to immediately cut off power to the E Wing prevented the fire from extending to other areas of the terminal. Consequently, all flight operations in terminal One of the Lagos International Airport have been diverted to the…

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Just in:Minister orders Dana Air’s suspension over safety concerns

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Just in:Minister orders Dana Air’s suspension over safety concerns

…NCAA to  audit airline   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has ordered the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend Dana’s operations, which aircraft was involved in a runway incident on Tuesday. The Minister in a letter to the NCAA dated April 24, 2024  and signed by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole said the suspension was for the aviation regulatory to carry out a comprehensive audit on…

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Airfare rises by 18.96% in 12 months, says NBS

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Airfare rises by 18.96% in 12 months, says NBS

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said the average airfare passengers paid in 12 months rose by 18.96%. According to the Bureau in its document titled: “Transport Fare Watch for March 2024,” the fare increased from N74,782.43 in March 2023 to N88,964.86 in March 2024. The data also noted that the fare soared by 1.10% every month. “In air travel, the average fare paid by air passengers for specified routes single journey was N88,964.86 in…

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