Aviation

As Nigeria and indeed Africa’s aerospace industry grows and becomes more dynamic, increasing demand for specialised skills is creating thousands of new opportunities for young people on the continent. Already, an estimated 7.7 million direct and indirect jobs have been created by the industry in Africa. Airbus predicts that a further 17,000 technicians, 14,000 pilots, and 23,000 cabin crew positions will be required across Africa in the next 20 years. European giant aircraft manufacturing company,…

Continent’s aviation losses put at $484 million in 2023 25% interest loans horrendous Africa accounts for 18% global population, but just 2.1% travel by air   The precarious situation of African airlines especially Nigeria was laid bare on Wednesday as the Vice-President of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for Africa and Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi said Nigeria ranks as the country with the highest charges in Africa, describing high taxes in the continent as…

United Nigeria Airlines will soon join the list of Nigeria’s flag carrier airlines as the carrier has received approval for the operation of international flights. According to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s approval, the airline would operate international flights to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).   A letter dated September 8, 2023, conveying this approval from the Ministry of…

Airlines were on Thursday subjected to chaotic passenger facilitation as they tried to beat the October 1, 2023 deadline for carriers to relocate to the new Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal in Lagos. Many passengers waited endlessly for their baggage to be sorted out for onward loading into the belly of the aircraft and offloading of baggage from arriving airplanes. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo had last week on inspection…

The Management of the XEjet Airline has announced that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)  has lifted the suspension placed on its operation due to an insurance issue with one of the aircraft in its service. In a letter to the airline signed by the Director General of NCAA, Capt. Musa Nuhu titled: Lifting Of Suspension On Your Air Transport Licence (Atl) And Air Operators Certificate (AOC) reads, ‘Further to the NCAA’s letter on the…

Users of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos ran for safety following the outbreak of fire at a section of the terminal. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in a statement attributed the incident to a suspected electrical spark at the baggage hall ceiling that caused the smoke incident that was reported at Terminal 1 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. The source of the smoke which occurred at about 0723 hours was identified…

    The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has charged the contractors handling the construction of the Abuja second runway project for standardised and long-lasting project. The Minister who visited the site of the ongoing runway project warned the contractors against using sub-standard materials. Keyamo was on a tour of the Abuja airports where he inspected facilities and access the quality of services at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. “Please we…

A new travel requirement has been issued to Nigerians wishing to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) with effect from November 15, 2023. Except for British and Irish citizens, everyone including children who enter or transit through the UK will require permission before they travel. This means that all visa applicants wishing to travel to the UK would need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The category of persons who need the travel permit are those…

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said the suspension of Nigeria Air by the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo would allow for a thorough review of the project and would help put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family. The operators in a statement by their spokesman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo commended the Minister for the suspension of the project until he briefs President Bola…

Minister directs airlines to relocate to new terminal, old terminal to be shut Gives hangar owners to relocate properties Airport concession, Nigeria Air suspended not canceled-Minister The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has expressed concern over the parlous state of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing it as an eyesore and a shame of a nation. He consequently directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin the relocation of airlines before October…