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Green Africa, Nigeria’s value airline, and Jump Air have announced a partnership on an additional aircraft (ATR72-500). Structured as a damp lease, the additional aircraft will offer Green Africa bridge capacity to grow its fleet to four aircraft and support the airline’s planned expansion. Subject to regulatory approvals, the additional aircraft is scheduled to enter into service during Q3 2023. Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Green Africa, Babawande Afolabi said, “Green Africa is on…

NCS treated $200 million cargo export Q1 2023 Repatriates record $1.7, first time in 42 years   The idea to truly make Nigeria a hub of cargo export has been set in motion as the country jostles to claim the first spot from Kenya which is the leading export nation on the African continent. The Aviacargo Road Map Committee headed by Mr. Ikechi Uko said there was a need to make Nigeria a top cargo…

Qatar Airways Group posted strong financial results on Wednesday for the fiscal year 2022/2023 (FY22/23), with record-breaking revenues of $21 billion (QAR 76.3 billion). The group registered $1.21 billion (QAR4.4 billion) in net profit, with a 45% upsurge in consolidated revenue compared to the preceding year, at $21 billion (QAR 76.3 billion). This significant growth was primarily driven by a 100% increase in passenger revenue, supported by a capacity expansion of 31%, a 9% rise in…

Africa experiences rapid recovery in 2023   African airlines have experienced a rapid recovery in 2023, witnessing a remarkable 87.1% year-on-year growth in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) during the first quarter, bringing RPKs to only 9.4% below their 2019 levels. Major economies in the region have demonstrated significant recovery, surpassing pre-crisis levels of activity. Most notably, Nigeria’s passenger traffic and seat capacity grew to nearly 60% above 2019 levels, building on the positive results achieved…

Action best interest of traveling public, BASL explains failed POS transaction Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) has condemned allegations of extortion of money from him by the terminal operator. A man, Mr. Theophilus Akatugba had posted a viral video accusing BASL of clamping on his vehicle after he violated the ‘no pick-up rule’ that entails no passenger shall be picked up from the drop-off zone. Akatugba equally accused…

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) has started receiving commendations from stakeholders as it turned 20 years as an Agency on the of June 19th this year. The commendations, which come from stakeholders and those who use the agency’s services across various sectors of the economy acknowledged that the agency has over the years improved in its service delivery and has not just made its mark in the nation but at the regional level as well….

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has appointed Herbert Odika as Executive Director, Operations. This was announced during the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos. Herbert Odika is a professional in aviation ground operational management, business development, sales, and marketing. He is a 2001 graduate of business studies from the University of North London. He started his career in the United Kingdom developing skills and experience in business…

The Cross River State Governor has appointed an ‘inactive’ company, which primary activity at incorporation is crop and animal production, hunting, and related services activities as Lease Manager for Cally Air Aircraft. The Company, Meler’s Global Resources Limited with RC Number 1085541 was incorporated in December 2012 with its address as House 1, Road 16, opposite General Gas Oyo, Oyo State with Mr Eric Atuo having significant control and is inactive in the records of…

 Asset recovery firm vows to recover N5 trillion debts From all indications, there appears to be no end to the face-off between the Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) Arik Air founder, Sir Arumemi Johnson regarding the activities of the Receiver Manager of Arik Air Limited, Mr. Kamilu Alaba Omokide, a Senior Vice President at AMCON who is being investigated by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Arik Air’s founder had accused AMCON of…

Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing all commercial activities across the EMEAI region while further developing long-term growth opportunities with Delta’s joint venture partners Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic. Since joining Delta in 2006, Curcio has held a variety of positions with increasing responsibility across the company including trans-Atlantic network planning,…