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NAMA reviews over 20 major projects over fund paucity

Posted on November 4, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Constitutes project review c’mitee, submits report to Minister *Agency loses over 100 properties to thieves, others The Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Tayib Odunowo has disclosed that the agency has over 20 major ongoing projects that had been earmarked to completely reposition the agency. The NAMA MD, while speaking with Aviation Metric on the sidelines of an interaction with the media in Lagos noted that the completion and deployment projects which he did not…

Ahead 15th Anniversary, Dana Air Introduces Flash Sales

Posted on November 3, 2023November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Ahead of its 15th anniversary in the coming week, Dana Air has introduced a flash sale promo to reward its customers The flash sale, which is available every day from 15.00 to 15.15 hours from today 3rd November 2023 on the airline’s website www.flydanaair.com, is a window for its customers to reserve and book hugely discounted fares for their travel as part of its 15th-anniversary reward for loyal customers. Speaking on the initiative, the airline’s Head…

AWA celebrates 4 millionth passenger

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Africa World Airlines celebrated its 4 millionth Passenger at the Kotoko International Airport on October 31st, 2023 since its inception in September 2012. Mr. Rodney OlusolaAdewole, the 4 millionth Passenger who was checked in at Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Lagos, received a resounding welcome at the T3 arrival of the Kotoka International Airport. He was presented with AWA’s miniature aircraft and four return tickets to any of the airline’s destinations. The Chief Operating…

Qatar Airways announces 113.8% net profit increase for first half year 2023/202

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group today reports a strong financial performance for the first half of 2023/2024. The year to date has been characterized by ambitious yet sustainable growth in the network that will deliver long-term economic value to Qatar, many global partners as well as destination countries. The return to service of the majority of the airline’s A350 fleet is nearly complete and has contributed to an overall 18% higher Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) versus the…

Free Routing Airspace In Africa Inches Closer To Reality, NAMA, ASECNA, Others Sponsor Project

Posted on November 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Trial Flights kicked Off November 2, 2023 Cooperation, collaboration, and commitment of stakeholders, including CANSO, AFRAA, IATA, ICAO, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs), made free routing flights a reality for the first time in Africa on November 2, 2023. In the Free Routing Airspace (FRA) Trial kick-off workshop, participants coordinated with all relevant operational services and secured approvals for the two trial flights. Shortening the flight time, flights ET935 and KQ 508 operated safely…

NiMet leads in industry’s ethics, integrity

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) an agency under the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is leading the industry in ethics and integrity scorecard following the implementation of robust transparency initiatives in its dealings. NiMet with a score of 78 percent emerged as number nine on the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) ethics and transparency index and emerged as the ninth most transparent and ethical agency in Nigeria. The highest score for…

Infrastructure, fundamental to building vibrant tourism sector

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Acting Chief Operating Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of MMA2 Ikeja, Tosan Duncan Odukoya, has emphasized the importance of recognizing and enhancing the forces that drive tourism in today’s world of travel and adventure. She stated that infrastructure and process flow are foundational for building a vibrant tourism sector. Duncan Odukoya stated this during a breakfast forum hosted by Philips Consulting Limited and the Nigeria-South Africa Chamber of Commerce (NSACC) held at…

Apprehension as CBN begins airlines’ trapped fund disbursement

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Carriers yet to get trapped funds at I&E Window Foreign airlines heaved a sigh of relief following the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to clear outstanding matured FX forwards in banks. Many of the foreign airlines said they were unaware of how much of the money owed them that the apex Bank would be releasing to the carriers just as many of the airlines had been contacted but yet to…

NCAA raises concern over harmattan haze, warns pilots, airlines, others

Posted on November 2, 2023November 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Advises on airport closure, flight delays over inclement weather The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has advised pilots and airline operators to exercise caution over hazardous weather in the dry season. This warning was contained in a release by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMET) on weather alerting the public on the possibility of deterioration in visibility as a result of observed dust haze propagated into the country from the source region. The Director-General of…

What flying is for passengers who use wheelchairs at Nigerian airports

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

For passengers who use wheelchairs, air travel in Nigeria can be an embarrassing, uncomfortable, and perilous prospect. Many of the airports across the country do not have designated toilets for PWDs. Wheelchairs are available but most times, they take forever to reach PWDs that need them. Wheelchair lift is often not available on all aircraft. Transportation is generally a huge mountain to climb for most PWDs. Persons with disabilities are widely recognised as being socially…

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