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How $1.68 billion airlines’ trapped funds, high cost, infrastructure set aviation in Africa backward- IATA

Posted on November 20, 2023November 20, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Foreign airlines’ trapped funds in Africa hit a record $1.68 billion by the end of September 2023 according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The funds are held by countries experiencing foreign exchange reserves. The countries are Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola and Zimbabwe. IATA attributed trapped funds as one of the major issues plaguing aviation in Africa, describing the numbers as alarming with it having a huge and devastating impact on connectivity. IATA’s Regional…

Caverton Expands, Acquires First Bell 429 for its Cameroon’s Operations

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Caverton Helicopters, an aviation firm engaged in contract charters, shuttles, and maintenance of fixed and rotary wings aircraft has acquired a new helicopter for offshore operations in Cameroon. The helicopter, Bell 429 is the first of its kind to operate in West Africa in the oil and gas market. Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. company, announced a signed purchase agreement with Caverton Helicopters Limited for a Bell 429, which will be utilized for offshore…

Deportation: Air Peace passengers didn’t fulfil entry conditions, says Saudi Arabia

Posted on November 15, 2023November 15, 2023 by Wole Shadare

‘They submitted wrong information’ The Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Abuja on Wednesday disclosed that the visas of Air Peace passengers were cancelled because they did not fulfil the entry conditions of the Arab country. In a statement, the Saudi embassy said the applicable rules and regulations of Saudi Arabia were not met as they submitted incorrect information. On Monday, 264 passengers on Air Peace flight arrived in Jeddah after leaving Nigeria on…

Ethiopian Airlines Agrees to Landmark Order for 67 Boeing Jets

Posted on November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and leading aviation group in Africa, and its longstanding partner Boeing on Tuesday announced the carrier has agreed to order 11 787 Dreamliner and 20 737 MAX airplanes with an opportunity for 15 and 21 additional jets, respectively. The agreement, signed by Ethiopia’s national carrier at the Dubai Airshow, represents the largest-ever purchase of Boeing airplanes in African history. “We are pleased to announce that Ethiopian Airlines has reached a deal…

NiMet sets to commercialise meteorological services

Posted on November 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has disclosed its readiness to commercialise some of its services and products to boost its revenue and contribute to the country’s GDP. The agency explained that the move was imperative due to inadequate resources from the government to support its operations and the high demand for meteorological and hydrological services by Nigerians and other countries. NiMet noted that the agency’s goal to commercialise some of its services would be achieved…

Flights diverted as Cally Air airplane nose wheels stuck on runway, passengers stranded, Abuja airport shut

Posted on November 12, 2023November 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Many airline operations were on Sunday disrupted over a serious incident involving a B737 belonging Cally Air but managed by Aero Contractors Airlines. The incident was said to have occurred around 10:47 am (Local Time) when the aircraft upon landing at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja from Lagos and in a bid to exit the runway via A4 had its nose wheel stuck in the grass verge with its fuselage on the runway Consequently,…

Crisis, in-fighting rock AON over election guidelines

Posted on November 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airline under their umbrella body, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) may be heading towards the precipice as the organisation’s November 27, 2023 election to pick their principal officers. The situation is likened to the proverbial Things Fall Apart where the centre may no longer hold for the group and the various airline operators. The entrenched interests and ulterior motives of many members of the body are truly tearing the body apart. More worrisome is the…

Airbus delivered 71 aircraft in October, edges towards 2023 goal

Posted on November 7, 2023November 7, 2023 by Wole Shadare

European aircraft giant, Airbus said in its monthly bulletin that it delivered 71 aircraft in October, up 18% from the same month last year. The October tally, which also accelerated from 55 aircraft in September, brings total deliveries so far this year to 559 units compared with a full-year target of 720. It is in line with a forecast of 71 aircraft by analysts at Jefferies, which said the higher pace of deliveries had “further de-risked”…

NCAA to begin weekly report on airlines as delays, cancellations, others surge

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

70% delays caused by airlines, 30% to forces beyond carriers-Aligbe As flight delays and cancellations are continuing to surge in Nigeria, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to begin the weekly compilation and publication of all airlines engaged in a menace that is fast taking the joy out of air travel. A visibly angry Keyamo who spoke at the aviation stakeholders’ forum at…

Shock as foreign airlines bring two-way meals to Nigeria

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

FG to review BASA with 90 countries-Minister Not a few stakeholders expressed shock over the disclosure that some foreign airlines bring two-way meals into Nigeria. This disclosure was made by the Chairman, Board of Directors of Sky Chefs Things Remembered Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Adeola Omikunle during her presentation at the stakeholders at the weekend in Lagos and challenges faced by aviation catering companies in the country. Her disclosure left many stakeholders bewildered as to…

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