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‘Inadequate skilled workers in aviation poses serious challenge’

Posted on March 20, 2024March 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aviation expert and a member of the Agency for the Air Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (ASECNA) Kamata Joel, has said that having the appropriate number of skilled workers in the aviation industry in Africa still poses a serious challenge. He stated at the weekend in his presentation to Aviation and Allied Publication that in the fields of air navigation services and air transport, there was still a remarkable gap between the staff in…

Delta Air Lines management team visits American Express, ALML boss, John Adebanjo

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Reduced travels’ economic impact on air transportation

Posted on March 19, 2024March 19, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In recent times, the skies above Nigeria seem to be soaring to new altitudes, not just in terms of flights but also in the cost of air travel, writes, WOLE SHADARE Empty terminals Air travel is one of the barometers to gauge the health of a nation. Whenever a country is doing well, it will reflect on the number of people that travel by air. Nigerian aviation is not a stand-alone. It is part of the…

Qatar Airways’ GCEO Outlines Ambitious Future For Airline

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer has revealed several major new developments in line with his vision for the future of Qatar Airways. Designed to invigorate the global airline and its group of businesses, his roadmap for success includes innovation as the key pillar, which is reflected in Qatar Airways’ upcoming products and services – including the introduction of new first-class cabins on some of its fleet. In an exclusive interview…

SAA Celebrates 30 Years of Frequent Flyer Programme

Posted on March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

South African Airways has celebrated 30 Years of the existence of its Frequent Flyer Programme known as Voyager with an exclusive dinner for a select few high-profile guests in Lagos. The event tagged “Voyager Elite Night” was to recognize and celebrate its frequent flyers and loyal customers for their unflinching support over the years and to mark thirty (30) years of success of the airline’s Loyalty Programme, the first of its kind in Africa. Sharing…

Nigerian market good for us in last 17 years, says Delta Air Lines’ Hassenstab

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Carrier’s US-Nigeria route returns to 75% post-pandemic period Invests $12 billion in airport infrastructure While Nigerian carriers are bogged down by many challenges that have seen them unable to fend off competition from European, Middle East and American airlines, a United States-based airline, Delta Air said that the Nigerian market has been good to the carrier since 2007 that the carrier began direct flight operations to the country under the US-Nigeria ‘Open Skies’ air…

Aviation Minister backs Nigeria’s first-ever aviation reality tv

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has backed the commencement of Nigeria’s first-ever aviation Reality TV Show. The Minister gave his support when the visionary team behind the groundbreaking reality TV show, Flight 100 unveiled the project’s ambitious initiative aimed at revolutionizing the aviation industry in Nigeria. According to the leader of the Airborne Entertainment team, Toni Ukachukwu, Flight 100 is more than just a television show; it’s a bold endeavour dedicated…

SIFAX Group Appoints Basil Agboarumi Executive Director

Posted on March 17, 2024March 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

SIFAX Group has appointed a former Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc, Mr Basil Agboarumi as the new Executive Director of corporate and Inter-governmental Affairs of SIFAX Group, SIFAX is one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investments in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality. Agboarumi recently completed his term as the Managing Director/CEO of the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc. (SAHCO Plc.), one of…

NCAA warns private jet owners against illegal flights

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned holders of Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) also known as private jet owners to desist from engaging in commercial flight operations forthwith or face stiff penalties. It will be noted that holders of PNCF are not permitted to use their aircraft for carriage of passengers, cargo it mail for hire or reward which amounts to commercial operations or charter services. In line with Section 32 (4) of…

BREAKING:South Africa terminates SAA’s strategic equity partner, Takatso’s deal

Posted on March 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Takatso allegedly underpaying for an airline Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan has announced that SAA’s deal with strategic equity partner Takatso has been terminated, a major setback to one of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s biggest privatisation drives amid pushback from some in the ruling party. “Late last week there was agreement that by mutual consent this transaction should be terminated as there is no clear path forward,” Gordan said after a cabinet meeting on Wednesday….

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