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France proposes strategic business agreements on airport concession, aircraft leasing, others

Posted on October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Envoy visits Minister The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Emmanuelle Blatmann on Wednesday made strategic business proposals between France and Nigeria. He made the proposal to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo when he visited him in his office. The French ambassador who was in the company of Florent Mangin, Economic Counsellor/Head of the Economic Department, and Ludovic LEA, Deputy Head of the Economic Department extended an invitation to the Aviation…

Glovo Extends ‘The Couriers Pledge’ to Nigeria: Elevating Safety and Benefits for Couriers Across Africa

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Glovo, Africa’s leading multi-category app, has launched “The Couriers Pledge” in Nigeria, a commitment set by the company to increase the social rights and benefits available to couriers, regardless of employment or work status with the company. The Couriers Pledge initiative first introduced in 2021, has already positively impacted over 40,000 couriers in various countries across the globe where Glovo operates. With the launch of the program in Nigeria, the Courier’s pledge is now being…

Govt’s support i’ll come when service standards are raised, Keyamo tells airlines

Posted on October 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Operators call for BASA, MASA renegotiation, seek license to import jet fuel Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo stated that the Federal Government was ready to partner and support airlines under their umbrella body, Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON). He however said the support would come once the operators are ready to raise the standard of their services. The Minister stated this when members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria led by Dr….

Team ramps up aviacargo business in Nigeria, visits Ghana

Posted on October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The desire to make Nigeria rise in rating in aviacargo business is truly on course as a team of experts in cargo has visited Ghana to understudy the country’s cargo export with a view to boosting the country’s revenue through cargo. Nigeria is currently ranked number five in Africa behind aviacargo Leaders Kenya, Egypt South Africa, and Ethiopia. According to the Airports Council International (ACI), the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos ranks fifth in…

Dana restates commitment to breast cancer awareness in Nigeria

Posted on October 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Dana Air has restated its commitment to raising awareness for breast cancer in Nigeria. The airline in a statement by its Head of Corporate Communications Kingsley Ezenwa said: This month serves as a poignant reminder regarding the significance of early detection practices alongside education initiatives and support systems for those impacted by breast cancer as we fight together to overcome this disease.” Dana Air prioritizes the well-being of its passengers and community, and we are…

Africa airlines post weakest performance, cargo volume declines 4.7% in August-IATA

Posted on October 3, 2023October 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Air cargo demand up 1.5% in August African airlines had the weakest performance in August 2023, with a 4.7% decline in cargo volumes compared to August 2022. This was a significant decrease in performance compared to July (+2.3%). In the same vein, Africa–Asia routes declined by 1.1% in August following an 11.2% growth in July with a capacity 3.8% above the August 2022 level. These are the data released by the International Air Transport Association…

Cathay Group orders 32 A320neo family aircraft

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Hong Kong’s Cathay Group has announced the purchase of an additional 32 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft as it continues to invest in expanding and modernising its fleet. The agreement doubles the Cathay Group’s total orders for the A320neo Family to 64, of which 13 have already been delivered. The 32 additional aircraft will comprise both the A321neo and A320neo which will join the fleets of Cathay Pacific and HK Express. They will principally serve destinations…

Kenya Airways introduces two daily flights to London, raises frequencies to 14 times weekly

Posted on September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways today announced the introduction of two daily flights to London effective October 29th, 2023 from Nairobi. The additional frequencies would offer customers travel options with two flights per day. The airline in a statement on Thursday said customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ 100 and an evening flight via KQ 102 allowing more travel options, convenience, and flexibility. Kenya Airways has been operating flights to London…

Airbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Scherer to report to Faury Nomination to ensure dedicated operational focus Aircraft maker, Airbus has announced a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. This has seen Christian Scherer become Commercial Aircraft Business CEO. Airbus CEO, Guillaume Faury said since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period…

Aviacargo team visits Addis Ababa, Nairobi airports

Posted on September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Seeks solution to Nigeria’s cargo position A team of Aviacargo business in Nigeria led by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Kabir Mohammed has visited leading air cargo airports in Africa to benchmark their services. Kenya currently leads Africa in Air Cargo Business while Nigeria is ranked fifth. The Aviacargo Roadmap committee was set up by FAAN to design a plan that would catapult Nigeria to the first position…

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