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The Chief Executive Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Captain Jari Williams said Nigeria was long overdue for a world class Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) facility to serve the domestic and regional maintenance requirements of the aviation industry and provide support for the aircraft leasing business.  An MRO is, no doubt, a critical and very important aviation infrastructure. L-R: Representative of the Honourable Minister of State for Aviation and Director of Operation in the…

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Arik Air has won another accolade with the award of West African Airline of the Year bestowed on it at the Ghana Aviation Awards 2016 held in Accra on Friday, July 29, 2016. The special recognition award, according to Ghana Aviation Awards Events Director, Richard Abbey Jnr, was conferred on Arik Air because of its achievement in airline business leadership and commitment to safety. The impressive award ceremony held at Movenpick…

Boeing has said that it is weighing a decision to end production of the B747 jetliner. The U.S. aircraft-maker is responding to a trend in the industry away from large jets like the B747 toward small and midsize planes that are more fuel efficient and suitable for the needs of airlines, especially the growing ranks of budget carriers. Boeing’s decision to stop manufacturing the 747 would close a chapter in the history of civil aviation….

Officials of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Thursday, July 28, visited the Head Office of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) Plc. The visit which was without incident was basically a fact-finding one as the operatives asked to the see the MD/CEO, Mr. Norbert Bielderman, who was currently out of the country. In the absence of the MD, they asked to see the Executive Director/Company Secretary, Mrs. Folashade Ode, who was also…

*Action may hasten local airline collaps *African carriers play second fiddle to foreign counterparts   The Federal Government has promised to give more frequencies to foreign airlines operating into the country that wish to increase its frequency (flight time). This comes with a proviso as the government said it would be granted as long as the nation’s interests are not compromised. The disclosure was made by Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, saying it…

Scores of passengers were left stranded at many of the nation as the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) disrupted operations of Arik Air at the domestic General Aviation Terminal and international terminal of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. Meanwhile, Arik Air has expressed its dismay and disappointment that the FAAN has once again disrupted its operations as workers of the agency prevented Arik Air from gaining access to the Airside of both terminals.  Access…