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NAHCO Aviation Academy, a fully–owned subsidiary of the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nacho aviance), has been accredited as an Approved Training Organization (ATO) by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The accreditation which came after a very rigorous and painstaking process conducted by the regulatory body saw the new company excel in all aspects of evaluation. In a latter to the Head of the Academy dated March 21, 2023, the NCAA declared that having…

National President of the Institute for Tourism Professionals of Nigeria (ITPN), Chief Abiodun Odusanwo has expressed his gratitude and thanks to President Ahmed Bola Tinubu for heeding the calls and aspirations of the Nigerian tourism community for the establishment of a stand-alone Tourism Ministry for the country, citing the development as a very key and strategic move by the government to embrace tourism as a key driver of socio-economic growth of the country. He said…

Nigeria’s rising airline, Ibom Air has become a full member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The airline was welcomed to the body by the Director General of IATA, Mr. Willy Walsh, in a letter dated August 15th, 2023. The Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, said on the development, “We are delighted to have completed the administrative processes and to now become a full member of IATA.” Uriesi said apart…

International communication advisory firm, Irvine Partners, has been appointed as the dedicated PR agency for Airbus across Sub-Saharan Africa, supporting their communications in the region over the next three years. “As a business with a strong foothold across Sub-Saharan Africa and an acute understanding of its audiences, we’re well positioned to tell the Airbus story. We will focus on tangible impact, specifically around socio-economic development on the continent, responsible growth and sustainability, and innovation within…

The chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN) is asking all government appointees to align with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of promoting a private sector-driven business. In his remarks at the opening of the Murtala Muhammed Airport2 (MMA2) Premium departure concierge said the most important thing is that government is there to encourage the private sector by creating more businesses. He further stated that this should be the mandate of his soon-to-be…

Ibom Air has again shown why it has become an airline of choice in the country as the carrier bagged the Best On-Time Performance Airline in Nigeria and the Best Airline in Nigeria for 2022 at the annual Travelers Award hosted by the African Travel Quarterly Magazine. This is the 3rd consecutive year Ibom Air has received the Best Airline in Nigeria award. The recognitions are a testament to Ibom Air’s unwavering commitment to excellence,…

Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation center of excellence in Africa graduates 1,551 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial, and hotel operations professions on August 5, 2023, in a graduation ceremony held at the newly upgraded Ethiopian Aviation University, Commercial Building. Today’s graduates are from Pilot Training, Aviation Maintenance, Commercial, Cabin Crew Schools, and Hotel Operations. Congratulating the aviation professionals, Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew said, “Human capital development…

The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) and the Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) have partnered to further enhance the safety and preservation of critical evidence at crash sites in case of serious incidents and accidents in all modes of transportation. To ensure a seamless partnership, both agencies have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that would further foster their performance. NSIB has also volunteered to train the over 200 staff of LASEMA in…

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has announced the suspension of airport car hire service at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja with immediate effect. The suspension is a result of the unresolved factional dispute amongst the car hire operators which has been affecting airport car hire service operations. “Consequent upon this suspension, FAAN Management advises the general public and all airport users, particularly our esteemed passengers to use secured alternative means of transportation or…