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NAMA MD conferred with prestigious leadership award

Posted on May 2, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar, has been conferred with a prestigious fellowship award by Better Nigeria in Practice of Good Conduct, a forum facilitated by Observers Watch which is dedicated to promoting ethical conduct in public service and private sector, in recognition of his “exceptional leadership, integrity, and commitment to ethical governance in public service.” The award ceremony, which took place at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua…

NANTA heads to The Gambia for training, refreshers courses

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) is billed to travel to Banjul, The Gambia for training on travel trade and refresher courses. President of NANTA, Mr. Yinka Folami who is leading the team, had stated during the just concluded Lagos confab that the members of the association must take advantage of training opportunities and exposure to help them navigate through the ever demanding and dynamic nature of travel trade business and related concerns…

Air Peace empowers women in Abia community

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Wole Shadare

As part of its corporate (CSR) social responsibility initiatives which rests on environment, social welfare, education, youth and women empowerment, Air Peace has empowered women in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala community, Abia State. Air Peace visited the community and offered six return economy tickets to women to enable them travel by air to any part of Nigeria. This gesture is aimed at inspiring more women to experience air travel, encouraging interests in aviation-related careers such…

NiMet workers call off strike after Minister’s intervention

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The intervention of the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has led to the suspension of indefinite strike embarked on by workers of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET). The meeting between the workers led by their unions was heated but the ability of the Minister to wade into the matter softened the hard stance of the workers who had vowed to ground flight operations across the country. Their action forced Air…

ValueJet to launch inaugural flight to Banjul May 15th, 2025

Posted on April 24, 2025April 24, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has announced plans to commence direct flight operations to Banjul, The Gambia from Lagos on May 15th, 2025. The new Lagos-Banjul flight offers an essential air link between two of West Africa’s most dynamic regions. It will provide greater access to The Gambia’s growing tourism industry and facilitate stronger economic ties between Nigeria and The Gambia. This new service according to the airline would begin from Thursday May 15, 2025. ValueJet flights…

Lagos Grand Commandery Set For Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta

Posted on April 18, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Lagos Grand Commandery of Knights of St. John International (KSJI), Knights and Ladies Auxiliary is set for the maiden edition of the Jericho Walk Sports Fiesta. An initiative of the Grand President of the Lagos Grand Commandery, Brig. Gen. Joachim Chuks Amamgbo and Lagos Grand Respected President, Lady Justina Chinwe Nwankwo, the Jerichio Walk is designed to ensure fitness of the elements of the Lagos Grand Commandery by creating a convivial atmosphere for sports and…

Air Peace Celebrates Ike, First Woman To Travel by Air in Her Community

Posted on April 16, 2025 by Wole Shadare

In a deliberate attempt to humanize air travel and demonstrate the power of aviation to transform lives, Air Peace, Nigeria’s foremost airline and the largest carrier in West and Central Africa, has brought to the limelight the inspiring story of Gold Chinyere Ike, the first woman in Umuerim Umukparo in Mbala, Umunneochi LGA, Abia state, to board an aeroplane. Her maiden flight with Air Peace has since captivated hearts across social media, becoming a symbol…

Najomo bags prestigious industry’s Lifetime, Leadership Achievement awards

Posted on April 12, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Captain Chris Najomo on Friday night was the cynosure of dignitaries at the 14th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Award and Ministerial Dinner as he received the Aviation Lifetime Achievement Award and the Aviation Leadership Achievement Award (Strategic Leadership Category). The DG, the organizer said has put in all his life serving the country’s aviation industry in different capacities and affirmed that it was fitting he now sits…

Delta Generates $14 Billion Q1 2025 Despite Economic Uncertainty

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines has announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, showing solid profitability in a challenging economic climate. The airline generated $14.0 billion in operating revenue for the March quarter, with operating income totaling $569 million and a pre-tax income of $320 million. In a statement by the carrier, Delta CEO Ed Bastian acknowledged that the first quarter unfolded differently than initially forecasted but commended the company’s resilience. …

Air Peace implements seamless boarding policy for customers

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has begun the implementation of a new boarding arrangement aimed at delivering an even more seamless, convenient, and professional travel experience for all passengers. Under the new structure, boarding will now be prioritized in the following order: military personnel, passengers with wheelchairs or special needs, and business class passengers. This initiative reflects Air Peace’s ongoing commitment to elevating service standards and fostering a new culture of care, respect, professionalism…

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