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SITA democratises access to airline flight operations managed with ASISTIM acquisition

Posted on June 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SITA, the leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has just taken the big step of moving into the operations-as-a-service market with the acquisition of ASISTIM, a company renowned for its airline flight operations services. This move illustrates SITA’s never-ending search for new ways to help airlines handle challenges and stay ahead, making air travel better for everyone. This deal boosts SITA’s role as a top partner for ambitious airlines, offering…

Najomo’s appointment based on Nuhu’s suspension, remains Acting DG, says Minister

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

Contrary to claims that the tenure of the Acting Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo ended on Wednesday, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development said Najomo remains the Acting DG of the agency. The Ministry was reacting to a Punch Newspaper story of June 19th 2024 titled “Worry as NCAA Acting Director-General (DG) tenure expires”. In a statement by the Head, of Press and Public Affairs, Odutayo Oluseyi disclosed that…

Dubai braces for high-season travel surge

Posted on June 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up for a significant increase in passenger traffic as the summer travel season approaches its peak. The airport is set to welcome over 3.7 million travellers between June 12 and June 25, with daily traffic averaging 264,000 passengers. The busiest day is anticipated to be June 22, with over 287,000 travellers expected. To ensure a smooth travel experience, DXB aims to expedite passenger formalities, allowing travellers ample time…

Delta to expand reach in Africa, says Ed Bastian

Posted on June 10, 2024June 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines Chief Executive Officer, Ed Bastian has described the carrier as the biggest United States carrier in Africa with many connections, explaining that the airline was poised to extend its network in the continent with its codeshare partner, Kenya Airways. Speaking at a media briefing with journalists from Africa, the Middle East, North America and Europe shortly before the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit…

LAAC holds annual summit on aviation industry woes, way out

Posted on June 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has announced its 28th Annual Conference will take place on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos. The event, themed “AVIATION SURVIVABILITY AMIDST A CHALLENGING MACRO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT,” aims to chart a way forward for the aviation industry in the face of economic challenges. The conference, originally scheduled for July 25, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel Ikeja, has been rescheduled to July 26, 2024….

Ibom Air shows resilience, expansion in five year, unveils future plans

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, Ibom Air, today clocks five years of existence. Within those five years, the airline has shown resilience and aggression in spreading its wings, connecting many destinations. It is five years of marking a significant milestone on its journey to provide reliable, exceptional air travel services in Africa. Since its inception, Ibom Air has been committed to offering world-class schedule reliability, on-time departures and excellent service, earning the confidence and loyalty of passengers across…

Air Peace Announces London Availability Schedule Until March 2025

Posted on June 8, 2024June 8, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace has announced the extension of its schedule availability for the Lagos-London-Lagos route, with flights now bookable until March 2025. The London route, operated by Air Peace’s luxurious Boeing 777, began on March 30, 2024, and has quickly become popular among both business and leisure travellers. Passengers are said to enjoy premium seating, intercontinental meals, generous luggage allowances, and the distinctive “Flygerian” experience. In a statement by the carrier on…

NANTA: Trapped fund resolution will stabilise fare pricing in Nigeria, lauds Tinubu, CBN

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) said the decision by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and indeed that of the Federal Government to release foreign airlines’ trapped funds has helped to remove stains on the image of Nigeria, just as it praised the government and other relevant agencies for the speedy resolution of the matter. President of NANTA, Yinka Folami who disclosed on Thursday in Lagos said his association whose members and…

NAMA partners LAAC on 25th anniversary, to showcase milestones

Posted on June 4, 2024June 4, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has canvassed for partnership and collaboration with the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) as the agency puts arrangements in top gear to mark its 25th-anniversary celebrations between the 21st and 23rd of July, 2024 in Abuja. The agency’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Alhaji Abdulahi Musa who made this appeal during a courtesy visit to the association in Lagos at the weekend said such a partnership and…

Aviation industry revenue to reach historic $996 billion in 2024, says IATA

Posted on June 3, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Expenses to grow to $936 billion in 2024 Wole Shadare, Dubai Aviation industry revenues are expected to reach a historic high of $996 billion in 2024, just as passenger revenues are expected to reach $744 billion in 2024, up 15.2% from $646 billion in 2023 according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). It however expressed concern that industry profitability is fragile and could be affected positively or negatively by many factors such as global…

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