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Nigerian-born Delta Director champions innovation with intention

Posted on September 2, 2024September 2, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Julian Anugom, Director of the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Platform at Delta Air Lines, details his serendipitous career journey and shines light on his work in in-flight innovation. Julian Anugom, born and raised in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria, has taken an innovative role in the aviation industry. As the Director of the In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity (IFEC) Platform at Delta Air Lines, Anugom’s journey is an inspiring tale of passion, innovation and dedication. Before…

African airlines see 6.2 year-on-year rise in demand for air cargo transport in July

Posted on August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has has released its July 2024 y-o-y analysis of the air cargo market (a very useful barometer of trade) based on capacity (supply) and traffic (demand). During the month in review, African airlines saw 6.2% year-on-year demand growth for air cargo in July, the lowest of all regions and their lowest recorded figure in 2024. Demand on the Africa–Asia market increased by 15.4% compared to July 2023, just as July…

Finchglow Travels Wins Platinum Award at Qatar Airways Night of Excellence

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, has been honoured with the prestigious Platinum Award at Qatar Airways’ Night of Excellence. A statement by Temilade Adu, Public Relations Manager, Finchglow Holdings said “This esteemed award recognises Finchglow Travels’ outstanding performance in the financial year and commitment to delivering outstanding travel experiences to corporate organisations, independent travellers, and business executives”. “The company’s dedication to excellence, expertise, and personalised service has earned it a reputation as Nigeria’s leading…

Why insurance firms apply caution underwriting aviation risks, says NAICOM boss

Posted on August 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Says underwriters’ ‘ve capacity to cover sector risks The Commissioner for Insurance and the Chief Executive Officer of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Olusegun Omosehin has said that the high capital-intensive nature of aviation has made insurance firms to be very careful with underwriting risks in the sector. Speaking at the 4th Chinet Avia Cargo Conference 2024 in Lagos, he said the situation makes every aviation risk pass through NAICOM for proper scrutiny. He however…

United Airlines announces leadership changes in Africa, Bola-Sadipe now country manager Nigeria, others

Posted on August 20, 2024August 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Sales leadership team aligned across Africa …New GM for J’burg, SA United Airlines has announced key leadership changes across its team in Africa, reflecting the importance of this region within the airline’s international route network and its commitment to driving growth and innovation across the continent, alongside its joint venture and alliance partners. United is aligning its Sales Leadership Team across Africa, including South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana and Morocco, with the appointment of Amit…

Experts, stakeholders for 4th CHINET summit

Posted on August 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Insurance Commissioner will be a Special Guest at the 4th CHINET Aviacargo Conference in Lagos on the 22nd of August. In its fourth edition, the event will be held in Lagos on August 22. It brings together the leaders of aviation, cargo business and regulators together with insurance professionals This year’s event will have a strong cast of insurance professionals led by Mr. Olusegun Omosehin the Insurance Commissioner. Other insurance CEOs listed to grace…

Travellers to enjoy Delta free Wi-Fi on Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal routes Dec, 2024, 700 aircraft

Posted on August 14, 2024August 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Delta’s industry-leading Wi-Fi rollout is taking off internationally. Starting this summer, customers on select Viasat-equipped long-haul international flights can enjoy fast, free Wi-Fi presented by T-Mobile – bringing the airline one step closer to recognizing its goal of offering free Wi-Fi on its entire global fleet. Today, free, streaming-quality connectivity is available on nearly 700 aircraft – more than 90% of Delta’s domestic mainline fleet – and the airline expects the vast majority of customers…

Succour AS FG Pays NiMet Staff Outstanding 45-Month Minimum Wage Arrears

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Succour came the way of Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) workers as the Federal Government paid the outstanding 45-month minimum wage arrears owed to the staff. Non-payment of the arrears, which date back to 2019, has often led to unrest between the management staff of the agency and the labour unions. The unions had in May planned to embark on industrial action on Monday. However, following an intervention by the House Committee on Aviation Technology and…

IOCs, LOCs Meet Aviation Ministry, Agent Over Helicopter Landing Levies

Posted on August 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The International Oil Companies (IOCs) and Local Oil Companies (LOCs) under the aegis of the Oil Producers Trade Section (OPTS) have agreed to follow the recommendations of the ministerial committee established by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Management to review the helicopter landing levies collected by the ministry’s agent, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited. This decision was announced on Wednesday in Abuja after a meeting between the oil companies, ministry officials, representatives of NAEBI Dynamic…

FCM boss, Adejoju harps resilience in corporate travel amid economic downturn

Posted on August 6, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of FCM Nigeria, Adejoju Olutimayin affirmed the need for comprehensive travel management solutions in today’s fast-paced business environment. Speaking at the 28th Annual Conference of the League of Airport & Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) held in Lagos, Olutimayin, who delivered an address on the importance of adaptability and innovation in the corporate travel sector, noted that in a macroeconomic environment marked by uncertainty, highlighted FCM’s commitment to delivering tailored travel solutions that prioritise…

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