Aviation

  Mr. Sukhjinder Paul Mann is the new Deputy Chief Executive Officer, effective from November 22, 2021. According to a statement by the Media and Communications Manager of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, the new DCEO is expected to work with the team to bring a new perspective and fresh initiatives to the role to further strengthen the management team. ”Mr. Sukhjinder Mann is a Briton and has worked with many leading commercial airlines in Africa…

Emirates Airlines has said that it continues to hold dialogue with the Nigerian authorities, stressing that the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would continue to advance its dialogue with the Nigerian authorities. The airline in a statement to Aviation Metric disclosed that the latest discussions signal great optimism for a positive way forward. The carrier however denied allegations of suspension of flights from Nigeria, noting that, “We regularly update our website to keep…

Announces 29 orders, new engine series at Dubai Airshow On the occasion of the Dubai Airshow, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, has once again demonstrated its commitment to setting the pace for regional aviation now and in the future. With the launch of the new PW127XT engine, ATR confirmed its strategy of offering customers the best value proposition by improving operating economics and sustainability through access to the latest innovations as and…

After more than one year of inactivity, one of Africa’s biggest airlines, South African Airways (SAA) has concluded plans to resume the lucrative Johannesburg-Lagos route. The carrier plans to re-start the service on December 12, 2021. This has brought smiles to several numbers of the airline’s loyal customers who had had to travel through other connecting flights out of Lagos to Johannesburg and other destinations in Southern Africa. The carrier’s addition of the Johannesburg-Lagos route…

The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)  has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The returnees were brought with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja at about 20:18 hours on Tuesday, via Al NEMA has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The Returnees were brought…

Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has finalized the sale of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the Gabon-based Afrijet who will use the aircraft to replace part of its ATR 72-500 fleet. From the second aircraft onwards, these ATR 72-600 would be equipped with the latest generation P&WC engine, the PW127XT-M, which delivers increased efficiency and burns less fuel. The deal is further proof of the ATR’s effectiveness at growing regional routes and networks, thanks to its cost-effective operations.  …

Leading Nigeria’s logistics company, Red Star Express Plc has entered into a partnership with Arik Air as the General Sales Agent (GSA). This was announced during a recent official chat with the Chief Operating Officer of Red Star Freight, Mudiaga Okumagba, at the company’s headquarters. According to him, the partnership is expected to enhance Red Star Express’ cargo movement across Nigeria from any location and at any time of the day. “We are happy with…

IATA survey indicates passengers want Biometrics The survey taken by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) showed clearly that passengers want to use biometric identification if it expedites travel processes and wants to spend less time queuing. IATA announced the results of its 2021 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), which delivered the verdict. “Passengers have spoken and want technology to work harder, so they spend less time ‘being processed’ or standing in queues. And they are…

  Fuel price up 60% in 11 months   The over 60 percent rise in the price of aviation fuel, otherwise known as JET A1, has continued to put airlines on the edge, just as the cost of operating a one-hour flight is equally rising and has made nonsense of average fares charged by airlines. Many airlines have been voicing concerns about the impact of rising fuel costs – airlines’ largest operating cost item –…

Falana writes Minister, calls for firms’ disqualification to save process A legal firm, Falana and Falana’s Chambers has petitioned the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika to disqualify TAV Consortium, GMR Consortium, and Airport De Paris (ADP), three of the bidders for the concession of the nation’s four major airports for alleged violation of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (Est.) Act 2005 and The National Policy on Public-Private Partnership (N4P). The four major airports slated for concession…