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In line with its commitment to continue playing a key role in the development of Nigeria’s aviation industry, Dana Air and 7 Star Global Hangar have forged a new partnership.  The airline made this known at the just concluded Aviation Africa Conference 2023 held at the International Conference Center (ICC) in Abuja.  Speaking during a chat with the media, the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete said Dana Air has shown massive commitment…

CBN to pay foreign airlines over $500 million trapped-Minister Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo on Thursday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has concluded plans to give Nigerian carriers wishing to operate in the UAE reciprocal rights under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) the country has with the country. He disclosed that he insisted on that with assurance from the UAE authorities that they would be granted any spot…

MMA2, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), is excited to welcome Old English Stores, a well-known superstore in Nigeria, to its terminal. Kola Bamigboye, Head of Space and Premises Management representing BASL, at the event emphasized that MMA2 is more than a terminal, it is a place of constant innovation. Old English, offers a wide range of food items, with freshly baked bread being the most exclusive and highly sought-after product on their shelves….

The Directory General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt Musa Nuhu has said that many of the airports built by state governors do not have what it takes to meet regulatory requirements, stressing that the more airports that are built by the state governors, the more regulatory burden they put on the agency. Some of these burdens according to the NCAA boss include financial stress on virtually all the agencies including the Federal Airports…

  Worried about the problems encountered by airlines, passengers and users of the old Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal as a result of relocation to the new one, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has set up a task force to resolve these challenges within the shortest possible period. The members of the task force are:   Engineer Hassan Musa, (Retired PS and ex-Dir of Dept. of Air Transport Management (Team Leader)…

Dana Air has announced that it will partner with Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) on its future plans and new initiatives during a courtesy by the Terminal operator to the airline. The airline also revealed that it is engaging the terminal operator on the way forward for parties, future projects, new initiatives, and plans to continue raising the bar of service delivery to the flying public. Speaking during a…

ANAP withdraws from protest   Amid the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) strike action which is expected to commence on Tuesday, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has directed all members of staff to report to their duty post. The aviation regulatory warned that failure to comply will be taken as sabotage of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). In a circular with reference NCAA/DHR&A/03/1549/1/163/, signed by Director, Human Resources…

Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened today by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann. With this, Airbus continues its modernisation and digitalisation of its industrial system and expands its capacity for the rate ramp-up in the A320 programme to 75 in 2026. “Airbus’ Hamburg site plays a significant role in the development and production of the A321XLR….

Emirates, the world’s largest International Airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August. Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network. Destination Dubai remained popular amongst travellers, even during the summer months with two million customers traveling to the airline’s hub to enjoy its year-round attractions…

  Seeks highest standards of operations from carriers Vows tough actions against erring operators NCAA to enforce rules on passengers’ compensation over flight delays, cancellations   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has given conditions for the review of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) and the protection of Nigerian airlines. Keyamo stated that he was prepared to assist the carriers in solving the myriads of problems bedeviling them, stressing that…