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ValueJet marks first anniversary with donations, school supplies

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

NAHCO invests in new equipment

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

United Nigeria Airlines joins IATA

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

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

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

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

Posted on October 7, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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,…

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

Posted on October 4, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

Nigerian airlines operate in difficult environment, says NCAA DG

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

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…

Minister seeks ICAO’s support for Nigeria, Africa, air connectivity poses challenge

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sought the support of the international aviation regulatory body the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the comprehensive civil aviation master plan and airport development of the country. The Minister made the disclosure when he paid a familiarisation visit to the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal Canada. The minister on behalf of the continent of Africa also mentioned the important role of air connectivity which he said ICAO should…

Airbus to install fuel-saving sails for maritime operations, to cut 1, 800 tons CO2 emissions annually

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft maker, Airbus has concluded plans to equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from ship-owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with a wind-assisted propulsion technology that captures wind energy to generate thrust and, therefore, delivers savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL, developed by the Spain-based firm bound4blue, creates as much as six to seven times more lift than a conventional rigid sail. It consists of a sail-like vertical…

Aviation’s contribution to economy insignificant despite potential, says Nwuba

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

President of Aircraft and Owners Pilots Association of Nigeria (AOPA), Dr. Alexander Nwuba has lamented the insignificant contribution of aviation in Nigeria to economic growth despite its potential to generate revenue, create employment, and spur the development of other industries such as hospitality and tourism. Nwuba in a paper he presented at a Webinar, entitled, “Repositioning the aviation sector for revenue generation and growth: Role of Legislation, “branded the country’s airlines as one of the…

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