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Group Unveils Aviation Hall of Fame Advisory Council, Sets In Motion Activities for Excellence

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Group Unveils Aviation Hall of Fame Advisory Council, Sets In Motion Activities for Excellence

Aviation Hall of Fame (AHoF), a non-governmental organisation, has unveiled a 16-member Advisory Council, for effective and painstaking take-off. Members of the council, comprising tested professionals, are drawn from various departments in the aviation industry and other related fields. The Aviation Hall of Fame was established on May 9, 2023, to recognise and reward merit and encourage excellent performance and highest standards in service delivery, as a panacea to enhancing safety and security in the aviation…

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NCAA to ground deficient airports, say non-certification affected Nigeria’s ICAO audit

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NCAA to ground deficient airports, say non-certification affected Nigeria’s ICAO audit

Kaduna flights stoppage more of security issues than poor facilities-Nuhu     The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu on Saturday said the regulatory body would not certify any airport that fails to meet the necessary requirements for certification. He disclosed that any airport that has a deficiency would be grounded to the level of status they are. The NCAA DG equally lamented that the lack of certification of the airports…

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Govt. promises to fix Kaduna airport, decries decrepit aerodrome facilities

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Govt. promises to fix Kaduna airport, decries decrepit aerodrome facilities

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has promised the governor of Kaduna State, Uba Sani to improve the facilities of the Kaduna Airport. The Minister made this known in his office during the Governor’s visit on Friday. Sani who was a visitor in the Minister’s office expressed concerns over the decrepit state of the Kaduna Airport, describing the facility as an eyesore and the inability of aircraft to land at the moment. “This…

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ValueJet marks first anniversary with donations, school supplies

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ValueJet marks first anniversary with donations, school supplies

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and contribution towards Education and support for the needy, ValueJet in commemoration of its 365 days of scheduled flight services donated some school supplies to the Nigerian Air Force Nursery and Primary Schools and the Murtala Muhammed Nursery School. While presenting the items to the schools, the Head of Customer Experience, Mrs. Olubunmi Sofola, explained that the gesture was to extend the carrier’s support to the students…

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NAHCO invests in new equipment

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NAHCO invests in new equipment

Company hands over new vehicles for operations     West Africa’s foremost ground handling service provider, nacho aviance, is injecting fresh billions into equipment purchases, its Chairman, Dr. Seinde Fadeni disclosed. Fadeni who spoke during the hand-over ceremony of 21 new vehicles recently purchased by staff promised that the ground support equipment would be delivered in a few months’ time. “The scale of the GSE the Company is purchasing is so massive that what you…

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United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA

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United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA

Nigerian carrier, United Nigeria Airlines Company Limited, has been admitted as a member of the global aviation body, the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airlines’ admittance into IATA was conveyed to the management of United Nigeria Airlines in a letter dated October 9, 2023, and addressed to Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, chairman and chief executive of the company. The letter signed by William Walsh, IATA Director General, it said the group was happy to welcome…

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One year of purposeful service to aviation sector, ValueJet takes stock

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One year of purposeful service to aviation sector, ValueJet takes stock

To many, one year may not mean so much in the life of any individual but to many others, it means a lot, especially in the life of airlines in the country’s aviation industry. Though relatively new, ValueJet has positively impacted Nigeria’s domestic airline scene. The company’s business model is poised to ensure that Nigerians have access to affordable flights through competitive pricing. With a long-term vision and growth mindset, it has set its sights…

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Minister seeks master plan for five int’l airports, receives relocation task force report

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Minister seeks master plan for five int’l airports, receives relocation task force report

Equipment at new terminal not up to global standards-Musa     Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has received the report of the Taskforce on the relocation of foreign airlines from the old International terminal to the new terminal. Keyamo, while receiving the report, thanked the members of the Taskforce for accepting to serve the Nation selflessly. He said the Lagos airport account for 60% of entry point and exit into Nigeria,…

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United orders 50 B787-9s, 60 A321 neos, deliveries start in 2028

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United orders 50 B787-9s, 60 A321 neos, deliveries start in 2028

United Airlines today announced orders for 110 more aircraft for delivery beginning in 2028, building on the early success of United Next and adding additional flexibility for its long-term fleet. United converted previous options and purchase right into firm orders for 50 Boeing 787-9s for delivery between 2028 through 2031 as well as 60 Airbus A321neos for delivery between 2028 and 2030. The company also secured new options for up to 50 more Boeing 787s…

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Nigerian airlines operate in difficult environment, says NCAA DG

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Nigerian airlines operate in difficult environment, says NCAA DG

How to resolve SAATM challenges to achieve potential     The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu said the country’s carriers are operating in a very difficult environment, adding that an airline cannot operate in isolation from the economy it is operating. To him, the Nigerian economy is in very difficult times. Nuhu, in an interview with Aviation Metric in Abuja, decried the cost of financing which put the cost at 25…

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