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Slots: Busy airports reach capacity limits

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The slot allocation rules have enabled airlines to enter congested airports and grow their networks at very constrained aerodromes, creating more consumer choice, writes, WOLE SHADARE Slots necessity In a world of constrained airports, the slot system is a necessary framework through which airlines and airports can get the maximum reliable punctual operation of flights. For example, the number of European routes with more than one airline operating has increased by 37% since 2012 with many…

Minister: Inter-agency rivalry cost Nigeria ICAO audit

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Keyamo to chair committee for March 2024 security assessment Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo explained reasons Nigeria performed abysmally poor at the recent Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), saying inter-agency rivalry amongst the Chief Executive Officers and lack of coordination cost the nation so much. Nigeria scored five points short of the 75 percent benchmark which in aviation is considered to be below pass…

NAMA MD: Performance bond pivotal to advancing aviation sector

Posted on January 14, 2024January 14, 2024 by Wole Shadare

In the wake of the inauguration/induction of newly appointed Chief Executives and Directors, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr Ahmed Umar Farouk, has highlighted the pivotal role of performance bonds in advancing the aviation sector. Farouk made this disclosure during the in-house inauguration/induction for the newly appointed Chief Executive Officers and Directors of aviation agencies held in Abuja. He pledged NAMA’ s dedication to surpassing expectations, tackling challenges, and aligning…

Delta orders 20 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft

Posted on January 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Mega carrier, Delta Air Lines has chosen Airbus to meet its needs for modern efficient wide-bodies having placed a first order for 20 A350-1000 aircraft. The A350-1000 will be a new aircraft type in Delta’s fleet. “We are thankful for Delta’s continued confidence in Airbus’ solutions to meet its fleet needs,” said Christian Scherer, Chief Executive Officer of the Commercial Aircraft business, Airbus. “Delta was the first U.S. airline to operate the A350-900 and is doing…

FAAN Task Force raids criminals’ hideout, arrests five, dismantles shanties at Lagos airport

Posted on January 13, 2024January 13, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Joint Monitoring Task Force (JMTF) of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos has carried out a raid of the Joint Users Hydrant Installation (JUHI) canal and the international access road bridge with the exercise leading to the arrest of five suspects. Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah in a statement on Saturday lamented the gradual transformation of the JUHI canal which she said was fast turning into a potential…

BA extends ground handling deal with Sahco for another five years

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has renewed their ground handling contract to continue to provide aviation ground handling services for British Airways (BA) at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja in Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja for the next five years. The firm started providing ground-handling Services to British Airways in 2020. The carrier moved its ground-handling contract to SAHCo after operating to Nigeria for over 40 years. It saw…

Airbus reports strong 2023 commercial aircraft orders, deliveries amid complex operating environment

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft maker, Airbus delivered 735 commercial aircraft to 87 customers around the world in 2023, demonstrating strong performance despite a complex operating environment. The Commercial Aircraft business registered 2,319 gross new orders (2,094 net). As a result, its 2023 year-end backlog stood at 8,598 aircraft. The company in a statement to Aviation Metric said, “2023 was a landmark year for Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft business with exceptional sales and deliveries on the upper end of our target,” said Guillaume…

NAMA to overhaul airspace communication architecture, FG accedes to request

Posted on January 12, 2024January 12, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government has acceded to the request of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to overhaul and modernise the communication architecture of the country’s airspace. The Managing Director of NAMA, Engr. Ahmed Umar Farouk disclosed on Thursday in Abuja at the in-house inauguration/induction for the newly appointed chief executive officers and directors of the aviation agencies. He noted that the communication difficulty encountered between air traffic controllers and aircraft pilots became difficult as…

Green Africa launches 700 seats for grab at N20, 000 campaign

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Green Africa, Nigeria’s leading value carrier, has launched its first promotional campaign for 2024, tagged “700 Seats up for Grabs.” As part of this campaign, Green Africa is offering an exclusive opportunity for customers to secure up to 700 seats from as low as NGN20,000, available only on greenafrica.com. Green Africa’s limited-time offer allows customers to take advantage of significant discounts on various fare options. The sales period for this campaign is from January 8…

Minister: Nigeria needs befitting national carrier

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Wole Shadare

· Govt in talk with Boeing, others for cheaper aircraft leases · Why Nigerian airlines are challenge-Keyamo Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo may have rekindled hope for a national airline for Nigeria, saying the country needs a national airline that befits the status of the country as a giant of Africa. He disclosed that what he inherited as Nigeria Air was not patriotic enough, maintaining that the project remains suspended until he gets…

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