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The impact of ageing aircraft on aviation safety

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Culled from New Telegraph How old is too old? That is the question on the lips of travellers and stakeholders regarding the age of aircraft in operations. Opinions are divided on whether their operations constitute danger to air safety, writes Aviation Editor, WOLE SHADARE, Each time there is a plane crash, what readily comes to mind is the issue of how old the ill-fated plane is. This has dominated discourse in Nigeria’s aviation industry for…

Nigerian airlines’ scramble for IOSA

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association has boosted its commitment to improving aviation safety in Africa. With three Nigerians already IOSA-certified and more on the line, the sector could witness enhanced safety, WOLE SHADARE writes Heeding the call Nigeria may have heeded the call by IATA for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth…

Why passenger traffic is rising, by FAAN

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Recent figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) attest to the fact that Nigeria has grown appreciably in recent years, from 13,891,677 passengers in 2010 to 15,899,958 passengers lifted in 2015, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said. The General Manager, FAAN, Yakubu Dati said this growth is outcome of deliberate strategic transformation by the government in the sector and indeed, a key performance indicator that the reforms are yielding positive…

New travel experience in the A350-900

Posted on April 1, 2016April 1, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*More passenger comfort in all classes The A350-900 provides Lufthansa passengers with a comfortable traveling experience. With its wider cabin passengers have more room and a generous sense of space. A self-service section in Business Class provides more passenger comfort, plus new seats in economy and larger monitors. Thanks to a special lighting concept, passengers arrive at their destination feeling more rested. “We want our customers on board to feel comfortable and to…

NAHCO Appoints Ode Executive Director

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian Aviation Handling Company PLC, (nahco aviance), has announced the appointment of Mrs. Folashade Ode as Executive Director, Corporate, Legal Services and Company Secretary. The appointment was announced just as the retirement of Mr. Bolaji Balogun and Arc Usman Arabi Bello from the board of the Company took effect. Ode, whose appointment takes immediate effect, would execute her new office with the former role of Company Secretary. The new ED is a graduate of Lagos…

Ministry wades into Union, Bristows face-off, suspends strike

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Ministry of Labour and Productivity has intervened in the picketing and warning strike of Bristow Helicopters by the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) over wage disparity. The intervention of the ministry however led to the suspension of the warning strike by the union. NAAPE had originally planned to picket the company for three days beginning from Tuesday to Friday. Also, the ministry has called the two parties to a meeting today…

ICAO President charges aviation agencies on capacity building

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The President of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Dr. Bernard Aliu has stressed the need for aviation agencies in the country to imbibe the development of human capacity building. Speaking while addressing union members from Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Union of Air Transport Employees NUATE and heads of aviation parastatals in Abuja, Dr Aliu said there was need for constant training as technology was developing. According to Aliu, with…

Medview apologises to passengers over flight delays

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Wole Shadare

Medview Airline management has tendered apologies to its customers for the inconveniences they experienced as a result of flight delays during the Easter festive period. The Managing Director of the airline, Alhaji Muneer Bankole, in a statement said it regretted all the embarrassment caused passengers during the Easter rush. The airline attributed the delays to the withdrawal of one of its aircraft in the fleet for unscheduled maintenance, noting that it is not in the…

Airlines exposed to unfavourable situations at GAT, says Bi-Courtney

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Wole Shadare

*Firm ready for regional operations Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2) said it obtained and granted authorisation from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to commence regional operations at MMA2 as set out in the concession agreement between the later and former. The firm equally faulted the claims in some quarters that insufficient space for parking aircrafts was delaying the commencement of international operations at its terminal….

Nigeria can turn W’A into single aviation market, say experts

Posted on March 31, 2016March 31, 2016 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government should support domestic carriers and assist them in turning the West African route into a single market as the airlines in the country have the capacity to do so. Nigerian carriers now dominate the West African market, especially with the operation of four carriers-Arik, Aero, Medview and Dana to Accra, Ghana, leading to insinuations that the market is over-saturated. A top official of one of the airlines to Accra who pleaded anonymity…

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