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Firm invests multi-billion Naira to capture helicopter operations in Nigeria

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government’s desire to boost revenue generation from the aviation industry has seen huge investment in the acquisition of mobile radar, tracking devices, body-worn cameras, and fully equipped control rooms amongst other support that will capture and relay data for Helicopters flying in and out of Nigeria. The exclusive rights granted to an indigenous firm – NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited for the collection of helicopter landing levy at all aerodromes, helipads, oil rig platforms…

Unions laud Najomo’s giant strides in aviation

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Unions in the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority NCAA (NCAA) have lauded the Acting Director-General of Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Chris Najomo, saying he has brought hope to a beleaguered aviation sector. The NCAA branch unions of the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria, ATSSSAN and the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) said the authority has witnessed a significant improvement in workers’ welfare, technical achievements, and industrial peace. In…

Arktika-M Spacecraft for short, long term weather forecasting for Africa, others launched

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Arktika-M No. 2 spacecraft equipped with an onboard control system developed by a Rosatom company, Mars Moscow Research and Design Office has been put into the satellite-specific operation. It’s a historic moment for air and spacecraft technology The decision was made by the State Commission for Flight Testing of Space Complexes for Social and Economic, Scientific, and Commercial Purposes following several months of flight testing of the new meteorological satellite designed to observe the Arctic…

AfDB working on aircraft financing for African carriers

Posted on April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Wole Shadare

There are indications that the African Development Bank (AfDB) is working to create a platform for financing aircraft following the challenges aircraft financing poses for the continent’s carriers, said the Secretary-General of African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Abdérahmane Berthé. Berthe who spoke to Aviation Metric at the just concluded MRO Africa convened in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia at the weekend said AFRAA was discussing with AfDB to see how they can support the project of aircraft financing for…

NUATE to picket airlines over failure to allow workers’ union

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has threatened to picket disclosed offices of airlines operating in the country that have refused to allow their staff to join trade unions of their choice. NUATE said it is against labour law for some airlines to make employment conditioned upon not joining a trade union adding that those who threaten workers with sack if they join the unions are working against Nigerian laws. Speaking at the…

Air Peace aircraft makes emergency landing at Lagos airport

Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Passengers on Air Peace aircraft were on Thursday evacuated after the airline’s aircraft made an emergency landing at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The carrier in a statement late Thursday night said, “We wish to inform the flying public of an incident that occurred during our Port Harcourt-Lagos flight P47193 of today, April 25, 2024. “Some minutes before landing, our captain noticed a fire warning indicator in the cockpit. The pilots performed all…

Suspension: Dana begins refund to affected passenger

Posted on April 25, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The management of Dana Air said it has commenced a refund process for affected flights over the next one month. The refund is due to the suspension of the airline by the Federal Government. The Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development suspended its operations following the runway excursion of one of its aircraft which departed Abuja for Lagos with 83 passengers and six crew members. The airline, according to the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),…

Hamad International Airport clinches Skytrax world’s best award

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Hamad International Airport (DOH) has again secured its position as the “World’s Best Airport” by the prestigious 2024 Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. The airport also clinched the title of ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the second time in a row and “Best Airport in the Middle East” for the tenth consecutive year. Hamad International Airport’s recognition is based on meticulous assessments conducted by air travellers….

Dana Air’s plane veers off runway, 83 passengers unhurt

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Wole Shadare

An aircraft with registration number 5N BKI belonging to Dana Air was involved in a runway excursion. The aircraft with 83 passengers was flying from Abuja to Lagos on Tuesday. A runway excursion is a runway safety incident in which an aircraft makes an inappropriate exit from the runway. The spokesman for the airline, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa said, “We are relieved to confirm that all 83 passengers and crew onboard the flight disembarked safely without injuries…

Ibom Air Dedicates Best Airline Of The Year Award To Customers

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

Nigeria’s promising airline, Ibom Air has been adjudged “The Best Airline of the Year” for the third consecutive year at the African Travel Quarterly Travelers Award ceremony, 2024 for its performance as a domestic airline and pivotal role in shaping the aviation sector. The award event, held on April 19, 2024, at the National Museum, Lagos, had in attendance the Minister of Tourism of Nigeria, Ms Lola-Ade John, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism Akwa…

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