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Thairu: Nigerian market second behind SA, as Kenya Airways begins 10 flights to Lagos

Posted on May 26, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Carrier to resume Abuja flight, to pick one other city next year Chief Commercial and Customer Officer of one of Africa’s biggest airlines, Kenya Airways, Julius Thairu said efficient air connectivity is the only viable way to link the vast geographical space of Africa, stressing that doing so through air travel has the potential to boost trade, economy and confer other benefits to the continent. Thairu was in Nigeria to meet the Kenya Airways…

NSIB’s accident reports indict Air Peace for operating unserviceable aircraft, SAHCo

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has released final reports on the serious incident involving an Embraer EMB-145LR belonging to Air Peace. The aircraft with nationality and registration marks 5N-BVD operated by Air Peace was involved in a serious incident at Kaduna Airport, Kaduna on January 14th, 2021 The report which was produced by the NSIB revealed that the aircraft had 53 persons made up of 49 passengers and four crew with fuel endurance of…

Keyamo:Safety issues raised by UKCAA against Air Peace closed, says carrier enjoys FG’s support

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said that Air Peace Airlines has closed safety issues raised by safety inspectors of the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, stressing that the Nigerian flag carrier enjoys the full backing and support of the Nigerian Government in its operation of that route. The Minister in a statement said, “I have been adequately and reliably briefed on the progress made thus far on this issue…

Facilitating N40 billion intervention I’ll aid AIS automation, navaids upgrade, others, says Ngerem

Posted on May 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Lauds Minister giant strides A former President of the Aeronautical Information Management Association of Nigeria (AIMAN) William Ngerem has lauded the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo for facilitating the approval of a N40 billion intervention fund for the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) for the completion of Aeronautical Information System (AIS) automation, upgrading of navigational aids, surveillance and communication facilities. Ngerem made the commendation in his address to mark the…

UK aviation authorities file report against Air Peace over Gatwick Airport safety violations

Posted on May 19, 2024May 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Airline risks fine, NCAA writes carrier, seeks corrective action plan on findings The London Gatwick Airport has filed two mandatory occurrence reports to the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) against Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace’s operations at the airport. In safety violation documents entitled, “United Kingdom SAFA Ramp Inspection Report with reference number: CAA-UK, -2024-0217’ and ‘NATS Management System Safety Report’ seen by Aviation Metric itemized the carrier’s safety violations at the Gatwick…

Amid harsh economic realities, Airbus delivers 142 airplanes, revenues up by 13% Q1 2024

Posted on May 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Airbus’ gross commercial aircraft delivered in Q1 2024 rose to 142. This is coming against the backdrop of an operating environment that shows no sign of improvement. The company also reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ended March 31, 2024. “We delivered first quarter 2024 results against the backdrop of an operating environment that shows no sign of improvement. Geopolitical and supply chain tensions continue. In that context, we delivered 142 commercial…

Firm to bring aircraft repair facility, training school to Ogun Airport

Posted on May 9, 2024 by Wole Shadare

President/ Chief Executive Officer of AirFirst Maintenance and Engineering Limited, Mr. Gbolahan Abatan has concluded plans to bring huge investments to the Gateway International Agro Cargo Airport with an aircraft maintenance and repair facility as well as a flight training school for young pilots and aircraft engineers. Abatan made the disclosure when he visited the Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, in his office. He commended the governor for building a world-class airport in…

Sam-Korsah’s tortuous legal battle against Lufthansa, as court orders airline to pay

Posted on May 7, 2024May 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Four years after a legal battle to seek justice for violating his rights, a Netherlands-based Ghanaian, George Sam-Korsah, an entrepreneur, and owner of Gino XXL Enterprises Europe eventually won his case against Lufthansa German Airline. Aviation Metric has monitored the case since 2021 because of the racial abuse that accompanied the matter and because of man’s inhumanity toward fellow human beings and it felt vindicated for seeking justice for Sam-Korsah. The case was equally monitored…

Aviation: Concern over dearth of skilled manpower

Posted on May 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Many professionals who spoke at the Aviation Safety Roundtable Initiative Business Breakfast meeting in Lagos at the weekend stated the critical need for prioritising human capital development, stressing its pivotal role in career advancement, stability, safety and efficiency. The Aviation Professionals advocated a robust strategy to cultivate talent, underscoring its potential to streamline operations and bolster the Nigerian aviation sector. The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) recently highlighted the high rate of ageing professionals in…

FAAN, NSA to eliminate multiple physical checks at airports

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Reduce military, paramilitary personnel at aerodromes The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) have concluded plans to reduce the number of military and paramilitary personnel at Nigeria international airports who have physical touches with passengers’ baggage multiple times thus constituting delays and numerous inconveniences to travellers passing through the airports. Over the years, complaints have increased about the unnecessary multiple checks of passengers’ belongings carried…

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