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Dunoma: Despite huge debt, FAAN won’t send airlines out of business

Posted on April 9, 2018April 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Saleh Dunoma is the Managing Director of Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). In this interview with WOLE SHADARE, Dunoma, who is also President Airports Council International (Africa), speaks on security challenges at the Lagos and Abuja airports and how they plan to tackle them; the country’s success at airports certification, the huge indebtedness of airlines to FAAN and how his agency plans to manage the situation without crippling the carriers, among others. Excerpts Many people didn’t…

Ministry, agencies embark on capacity building for sector

Posted on April 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

In a bid to build capacity for the aviation industry in view of aging manpower, the Ministry of Transportation and all the aviation agencies including the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and others have held an enrichment programme for members. Anchored by the Centre for Cooperative Training, Research and Development of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the two-day seminar which…

Unions reject sack of 37 NCAT staff school teachers

Posted on April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Action ill-advised, ATSSSAN, NUATE, NAAPE tell mgt The sack of 37 staff school teachers at the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) Zaria, Kaduna State by the management of the institution has been rejected by unions in the aviation sector. Consequently, the unions, National Union of Air Transport Employees will be (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association with (ATSSSAN), and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots (NAAPE) have petitioned the Federal Government and called…

British Airways expands African network to include Seychelles

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Wole Shadare

British Airways’ has expanded its African network by starting a twice-weekly service to the Seychelles. The inaugural flight touched down at Mahé International Airport on Sunday 25 March and the schedule will see flights departing Heathrow’s Terminal 5 on Wednesdays and Saturdays, returning on Thursdays and Sundays. British Airways is the only airline offering a non-stop service from the UK. The service is year-round and is operated by the airline’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner….

Business confidence rises sharply in Nigeria over past 15 months, says IATA

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Wole Shadare

African airlines experienced 6.3% traffic growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lauded Nigeria, saying business confidence has risen sharply over the past 15 months. While business confidence has dramatically risen, IATA said a reduction in political uncertainty in South Africa contributed to an improvement in business confidence there for the first time in more than a year. This is coming as the clearing house for global airlines announced global passenger traffic results for February…

NCAA begins surveillance on airlines over incidents

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified surveillance on the operating airlines in the country following recent minor and major incidents that occurred in the industry in recent months. The regulatory agency said that its inspectors now monitor the activities of the airlines more especially at the ramp areas, stressing that it would continue to sustain and improve on the current safety level in the industry. Capt. Muhtar Usman, the Director-General of NCAA disclosed…

AIB sets up safety recommendation committee

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Wole Shadare

To monitor the effectiveness of the safety recommendations made by the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has inaugurated a safety committee. Members of the committee are drawn from AIB, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), the Ministry of Transportation and the industry. The committee also has two consultants, Capt Kiddie Dare and Engr. Gbolahan Abatan who the AIB Commissioner said have the approval of the Minister of State for Aviation; Hadi Sirika. Speaking at the occasion, the…

Infrastructure, Costs Key to Harness Power of Aviation in Latin America, Says IATA

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the governments of Latin America and the Caribbean to focus on infrastructure, costs and the region’s regulatory framework. By concentrating on these areas, the economic and social benefits of aviation can be maximized while accommodating the region’s expanding demand for air connectivity. Director-General of IATA, Alexandre de Juniac in his speech at the Wings of Change-Chile conference in Santiago said aviation already plays an important role in…

Dana Boss Bags Excellent Leadership, Best CEO of the year Awards

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Wole Shadare

For his humanitarian service and contribution to the development of the aviation industry, the Managing Director / Chief Executive officer of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, has been conferred with the Platinum Excellence Leadership Award by the Association of Northern Nigerian Students (ANNS), in Lagos The Meritorious Leadership Award is coming less than a week after the Dana Air boss won his 3rd Best CEO of the year award, at a colorful event organized by industry…

Nigeria-US Open Skies: Blessing or curse?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Delta’s flag off of its New York-Lagos route has elicited reactions from stakeholders. Why many believe it was a well-orchestrated plot to consolidate on the route, others say it does the country no good. WOLE SHADARE writes The United States-Nigeria Open Skies aviation pact has continued to be a subject of discourse. It is also a subject of discourse for many countries where this agreement has taken firm route. It is not only the US open skies…

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