Aviation

Industrial action frequency worries lawmakers   The National Assembly joint committees on Aviation headed by Senator Christine Olujumi and Nnolim Nnaji have directed the Minister of Aviation Hadi Sirika to halt the planned demolition of the offices of the aviation agencies in Lagos. The directive followed the two-day warning strike embarked on by aviation workers’ unions which crippled flight operations across the country on Monday and Tuesday. In a letter jointly signed by the clerks…

Demolition of structures in public interest-Minister CoS finalised, to be paid soon NSIW carrying out assessment   Following the grounding of activities in the aviation industry by protesting aviation unions, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika has appealed to aviation workers to end their ongoing strike. Sirika’s appeal is contained in a statement issued in Abuja by Mr. Odutayo Oluseyi, the Head of Press and Public Affairs in the Ministry. According to Sirika, the unions should…

  A book written by journalists, Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye titled, “Nigeria’s Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines,” will be presented to the public on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos. The Book is a documentary of the history of Nigeria’s aviation development with a spotlight on notable icons who have grown the sector to its current remarkable height According to the authors, writing the book was conceived about a year…

  Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter of 2023. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here. Delta’s chief executive officer Ed Bastian expressed thanks for the outstanding work and dedication of the Delta team, disclosing that the year 2023 is off to a strong start. According to him, We…

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has formally presented the fast-growing Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air with its Operational Safety Audit Certificate (IOSA). The audited safety certificate was presented to the airline on Wednesday. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Program is an internationally recognized and accepted evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. The certificate was received by the Ibom Airlines Limited management team, led by the CEO, Mfon…

The Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Willie Walsh has observed that, with the 1500-hour flight rule, there is a brain drain in Africa as it concerns qualified pilots. While Africa suffers brain drain, Walsh noted that the United States of America enjoys brain gain, as the country has greater in-migration of skilled pilots than out-migration. Walsh pointed out that, the rule has over time created a situation whereby highly qualified individuals…

Bi-Courtney warns against criminal activities at MMA2   Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2), Ikeja Lagos, has issued a stern warning against fraudulent and deceptive intentions, theft, and other unlawful activities anywhere around the airport terminal, stating that anyone caught in the act will certainly be made to face the consequences of their actions.  This coming following the activity of a man who arrived on an Ibom…

Orders AMCON to render accounts of take-over since 2017 in 14 days   The Federal High Court, Lagos on Friday made a declaration and ruled that the attempt to transfer Arik Air Limited Assets to NG Eagle Airlines (third defendant); an airline that the Assets Management Corporation of Nigeria tried to transmute Arik to, and Super Bravo Limited is not in the best interest of Arik Air as a whole. In a certified true copy…

President of Aviation Safety Round Table and President Sabre West Africa, Dr Gabriel Olowo has faulted the rush for the establishment of airports by state governments. The expert claimed that most of the existing aerodromes are not commercially viable to attract flights to the facilities. Rather, Olowo advised that efforts should be geared towards developing hubs at the major airports in the country, especially at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos with so many terminals…

Kebbi, Zamfara, Sokoto, others to witness higher temperatures Bauchi, Gombe, Borno, Yola at risk of high thermal discomfort   The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) has warned that weather temperatures across some cities in Nigeria will rise above normal in the coming days. NiMET in a statement released on Sunday noted that temperature is expected to rise above 40 degrees in the next 48 hours where parts of Kebbi, Sokoto, Zamfara, Taraba, and Adamawa are expected…