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Minister rules out bailout for airlines, sector, says good policies will drive growth

Posted on September 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

NCAA to wade into unresolved ticket refunds, launches portal The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ruled out direct disbursement of funds to help airlines cushion the many problems they face. He stated that there is no amount of money the government gives the airlines that can make them survive, explaining that what the carriers and industry need is the right policies. He reiterated that it is the kind of policy…

NCAA Management, Staff Honour Capt. Chris Najomo At 65

Posted on September 17, 2024September 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Management and staff of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Tuesday, honoured the Acting Director General, of the agency, Capt. Chris Ona Najomo, who turned 65. At the brief reception ceremony described as the first of its kind since the inception of NCAA about 25 years ago, the management, staff, and union representatives took turns to eulogize the Ag.DGCA for prioritizing aviation safety, security, and staff welfare. They came out in their numbers…

CTC Practice Direction: Expert seeks tougher sanction, AOC seizure for violators

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Lists gain for airlines, lauds Minister The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has been told to go beyond the Cape Town Practice Direction signing by following up with the slapping of heavy fines on violators. The Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult and a former spokesman for liquidated Nigeria Airways, Mr. Chris Azu Aligbe commended the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo for restoring Nigeria’s reputation on aircraft lease and a…

Air Maroc makes emergency landing, Minister condemns treatment of Nigerians

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo condemned the inhuman treatment that some Nigerians have been subjected to by Royal Air Maroc In Marrakesh, Morocco. According to Keyamo, the flight took off from Casablanca and was headed for Abuja, but had to make an emergency landing in Marrakesh for some technical reasons. He however noted that the passengers, the majority of whom are Nigerians, have been left without care at the terminal and…

Emirates hosts travel agents ahead re-launch to Nigeria

Posted on September 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Reinstates skyward miles for Nigerians Mega carrier, Emirates hosted key stakeholders from Nigeria’s thriving travel trade industry for a workshop to showcase its latest products and services and provide a destination update on Dubai, as the airline gears up to restart operations from October 1. With key travel agents in attendance, the workshop demonstrates the importance of Nigeria on the airline’s vast global network. Through interactive workshop sessions, the carrier familiarised attendees with the products…

VistaJet Connects China-Africa Business Ties, Propels Cross-Continental Commerce

Posted on September 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

VistaJet’s President of Europe and Africa, Philippe Scalabrini said the role of private aviation does not stop at air mobility, adding that not only it is the safest and most efficient way for point-to-point travel, but it also brings the world together and opens the door to deep collaborations and exploring new opportunities. He further noted that every day VistaJet is trusted by world leaders because it focuses on what it does best – providing…

AFRAA, EgyptAir Strengthen Collaboration On Training For Aviation Professionals Across Africa

Posted on September 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

African Airline Association (AFRAA) and EgyptAir Training Academy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on training that will facilitate a framework of collaboration between AFRAA and EgyptAir Training Academy to achieve common objectives for the training of aviation professionals across the African continent. The pact was signed at the occasion of the Egypt International Air Show at El Alamein in Egypt. AFRAA’s Secretary-General, Mr. Abderahmane Berthé and President of EgyptAir Training Academy – Capt….

New US aviation law ‘delists’ Nigeria from category one aviation status

Posted on September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Designated Nigerian carriers to US can’t fly Nigeria, airlines to undergo recertification Ethiopia, Egypt, Rwanda, Morroco, SA retain status A new law by the United States apex aviation regulatory body, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stipulates that nations whose carriers fail to operate to the United States under the ‘Open Skies’ agreement between it and the US. for at least two years will have its entire sector and airlines designated to America undergo recertification….

Minister, Boeing sign aircraft acquisition agreement for Nigerian carriers

Posted on August 29, 2024August 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft giant to offer technical support, training for operators To advance Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers. The signing ceremony took place yesterday in Seattle, Washington, USA, in the presence of key Nigerian aviation stakeholders, including executives from major Nigerian airlines, top management team of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and…

Ministry, airline operators engage over helicopter landing fee

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development on Tuesday held a sensitisation meeting with the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) on the report of the Ministerial Committee set up to review the collection of Helicopter landing levies. According to a statement by the Head, of Press and Public Affairs of the Ministry, Odutayo Oluseyi, the committee was mandated to review the exercise and develop recommendations. Oluseyi said this followed complaints by the airline operators. According…

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