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FAAN: Relocation done to stop waste of public resources

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Movement to Abuja ill-advised-Orah Authority to build befitting permanent headquarters The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has stated that the relocation of its headquarters from Abuja to its original base in Lagos came to fruition after wide consultation by the new management of the agency with stakeholders which they admitted was in the interest of the authority and country. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement late on…

Firm acquires data facilities to capture helicopter operations in Nigeria

Posted on January 18, 2024January 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

An indigenous operator in the Aviation sector, NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited is acquiring additional equipment to enhance its service delivery. The company is acquiring information technology tracking devices, body-worn cameras, control room complete facility rack fitted amongst other support information technology facilities that will capture and relay data for helicopters flying in and out of Nigeria. Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer of NAEBI Dynamic Concepts Limited, Mr. Chike Stanley stated that the move to re-fleet…

SAHCO manager, others arraigned over alleged smuggling of banned drug

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA on Tuesday arraigned an Assistant General Manager (AGM) of Skyway Handling Company, SAHCO, Olajide Ahmed Kafidipe, alongside seven staff members of the company on charges bordering on conspiracy, unlawful importation, and possession of 1,440.90 kilograms of Tramadol. They were arraigned before Justice Deinde Isaac Dipeolu of a Federal High Court, Ikoyi, Lagos. Those arraigned alongside the AGM are Sanyaolu Rasheed Oladele, Musa Mutalib Opeyemi, Sanamo Alla Daniel, Anuge…

Armed Forces Remembrance Day: ValueJet identifies with fallen heroes

Posted on January 16, 2024January 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian carrier, ValueJet has identified with the country’s Armed Forces noting that the contribution of serving and retired officers and men as well as those who died in the course of defending the nation’s democracy and national unity had not been in vain. In a statement on Tuesday, the management of the airline prayed for the quick recovery of those who suffered one form of injury or the other while protecting the nation’s freedom and…

FAAN Task Force raids criminals’ hideout, arrests five, dismantles shanties at Lagos airport

Posted on January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has carried out a raid of the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) canal and the international access road bridge with the exercise leading to the arrest of five suspects. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Saturday lamented the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal which she said was fast turning into a potential…

BA extends ground handling deal with Sahco for another five years

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has renewed their ground handling contract to continue to provide aviation ground handling services for British Airways (BA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for the next five years. The firm started providing ground-handling Services to British Airways in 2020. The carrier moved its ground-handling contract to SAHCo after operating to Nigeria for over 40 years. It saw…

NAMA, NCAA meet airlines over planned review of N16, 000 navigational charges

Posted on January 10, 2024 by Wole Shadare

TNC introduced in 2007 to boost agency’s revenue The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) held a strategic meeting with some airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to review what has been described as the outdated N16,000 Terminal Enroute Navigational Charges (TNS). The meeting held in Abuja was called at the instance of the NCAA and NAMA to get the understanding of the airlines…

TAAG Angola to commence daily flight service to Lagos Jan 8

Posted on January 7, 2024January 7, 2024 by Wole Shadare

TAAG Angola has concluded plans to increase flights to Nigeria providing daily flights within Luanda – Lagos – Luanda. The carrier would operate the route with Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline is expected to benefit from greater availability and flexibility, as the company is providing daily connections between Luanda (Angola) and Lagos (Nigeria) from January 8th, 2023. Nigeria is one of the largest economies in Africa, and Lagos is a key regional destination, namely for…

BASL commits to providing world-class service delivery at MMA2

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

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) said it was committed to providing world-class aviation services at the ultra-modern terminal. The firm in its New Year message stated that as it bids farewell to the challenges and triumphs of the past year, it equally reflects on the resilience and commitment demonstrated by its staff and collaborators, especially during the 2023 festive season. “We extend heartfelt New Year wishes…

Flight delays/cancellations: BASL COO, Odukoya defends airlines, makes case for passengers

Posted on December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Bi-Courtney Aviation, Mrs. Tosan Duncan Odukoya, has joined her voice with other experts in the industry to correct the impression by air travellers that airlines are always to be blamed for flight disruptions arising from delays and cancellations. Odukoya stated that the paramount factor in flight operations is safety, hence airlines for safety must delay or cancel flights when the need arises. She also argued that it is unfair…

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