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How one-hour fare rose by 400% in 22 months

Posted on December 17, 2023December 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

S’East, S’ South mostly affected Nigerians, accustomed to a certain range of airfare prices, are now grappling with the shock of exorbitant costs for domestic flights. The price of air tickets, especially for routes from Lagos and Abuja to other parts of Nigeria, has witnessed an alarming 100% increase in the past few weeks. In recent times, the skies above Nigeria seem to be soaring to new altitudes, not just in terms of flights…

The man, Umar Ahmed Farouk new NAMA boss

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Umar Ahmed Farouk is the new Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA). He is a multitalented, resourceful aviation industry professional with vast aviation expertise. His industry experience and pedigree acquired in more than 25 years of versatile work exposure, crisscrosses the aviation industry in Nigeria, the UK, Europe, and other continents the UK, Europe and Nigeria gives him hands-on operational, management, and top executive levels. Umar Ahmed Farouk has strategically grown…

Aviation to gulp N63 billion in 2024, Minister wants extra N81 billion for Abuja second runway

Posted on December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

2023 budget performance put at 40% The entire budget of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development would gulp N63 billion while the performance of the budget of the Ministry last year was at 40%. The bulk of the budget is expected to go into critical projects such as the Abuja second runway; upgrade and rehabilitation of the old terminal of Lagos airport which the Minister, Festus Keyamo said were vital projects that need urgent…

IATA: 25% loan interest, airlines’ insurance premium in Nigeria highest in the world

Posted on December 7, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian airlines set up to fail from start Why carriers are not profitable Wole Shadare, Geneva, Switzerland The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that 25% interest on loans which it tagged ‘ridiculous’, high airport taxes and insurance premiums which it said is six times more than anywhere in the world would do incalculable damage to aviation in Nigeria. IATA’s Regional Vice President Africa & Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi at a media presentation with African journalists…

Kazakhstan’s aviation completes iPADIS ACCEPT programme to aid passengers with reduced mobility

Posted on December 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ex-ICAO President, Aliu lauds initiative The Founding President of International Partners for Aviation Development Innovation and Sustainability (iPADIS) and former President of the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO), Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu has commended the exemplary efforts of the Aviation Administration of Kazakhstan (AAK) for its commitment to support initiatives to ensure safe, accessible and pleasant air travel for all persons with reduced mobility. Now that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed a Senior…

NCAA lifts United Nigeria’s plane suspension, carrier begs passengers

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension placed on the Part G operations specifications of a wet-leased Airbus aircraft operated by United Nigeria Airlines. The agency had last Sunday suspended the airline’s Airbus following after it temporarily diverted its flight NUA 0504 headed for Abuja to Asaba. In a letter signed by the NCAA’s Director of Licensing and Training, Captain I.B Danbazzau and, addressed to the Managing Director of the airline, the…

Ethiopian Airlines bars use of popular Ghana Must Go sack over damage to conveyor belts

Posted on November 30, 2023December 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airlines has prohibited the usage of travel sacks popularly known as Ghana Must Go for travelers using the country’s airports, particularly those travelling through the country’s international airports. The airline in a circular to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), FAAN, entitled, ‘Re: Prohibition of Usage Of Ghana Must Go” signed by Manager, Airport Services, Henok Gizachew dated November 24 stated that the use of Ghana Must Go as…

African airlines worry over rising jet fuel prices, high fares

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA), the umbrella body representing many of the continent’s airlines jet fuel prices are rising, reaching $123.46 as of the end of October 2023. This trend of high fuel costs according to the body impacts fares and hinders air transport affordability for African citizens. AFRAA stated this at its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kampala, Uganda at the weekend. Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé, AFRAA Secretary General, expressed the commitment and determination of AFRAA…

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Staff Clinch CSR Awards at SISA 2023

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The CSR Reporters, organizers of SISA 2023, have recognized Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), and one of its distinguished staff members, Mrs. Nafisat Adeniran, Head of Safety, during the esteemed SISA 2023 (Safety and Wellness Awards) event they hosted. This is contained in a statement released by the company’s Head of Corporate Communications, Ajoke Yinka-Olawuyi. Head of Corporate Communications for Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, Yinka-Olawuyi said Bi-Courtney Aviation…

Airbus presents Ibom Air with first of ten A220-300 aircraft

Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, proudly announces the successful delivery of the first of ten Airbus A220-300 aircraft ordered from the aircraft manufacturer Airbus at the 2021 Dubai Airshow. In attendance at the modest handover ceremony held on Friday, 24 November 2023, at Airbus’s Mirabel facilities in Canada were the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Mr. Udom Emmanuel, the CEO of Ibom Air, Mr. Mfon Udom, and the Executive Director and…

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