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Minister seeks ICAO’s support for Nigeria, Africa, air connectivity poses challenge

Posted on September 29, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has sought the support of the international aviation regulatory body the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the comprehensive civil aviation master plan and airport development of the country. The Minister made the disclosure when he paid a familiarisation visit to the ICAO Headquarters in Montreal Canada. The minister on behalf of the continent of Africa also mentioned the important role of air connectivity which he said ICAO should…

Saudi airlines pay passengers $15.4 million in compensation for delays, cancellations, others, says GACA

Posted on September 28, 2023September 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has revealed that Saudi carriers disbursed $15.4 million (SAR58 million) in passenger compensation during the 2021-2022 period. The reimbursements addressed a variety of customer complaints, including delays, luggage mishandling, flight cancellations, and disruptions to flight schedules, in line with GACA’s commitment to protecting passenger rights and ensuring a fair and efficient travel experience. Furthermore, the payouts precede the implementation of new regulations set to come into effect…

Airbus to install fuel-saving sails for maritime operations, to cut 1, 800 tons CO2 emissions annually

Posted on September 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Aircraft maker, Airbus has concluded plans to equip one of the vessels it uses to transport aircraft subassemblies, chartered from ship-owner Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, with a wind-assisted propulsion technology that captures wind energy to generate thrust and, therefore, delivers savings in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The eSAIL, developed by the Spain-based firm bound4blue, creates as much as six to seven times more lift than a conventional rigid sail. It consists of a sail-like vertical…

Kenya Airways introduces two daily flights to London, raises frequencies to 14 times weekly

Posted on September 28, 2023September 29, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways today announced the introduction of two daily flights to London effective October 29th, 2023 from Nairobi. The additional frequencies would offer customers travel options with two flights per day. The airline in a statement on Thursday said customers can now choose between a morning flight via KQ 100 and an evening flight via KQ 102 allowing more travel options, convenience, and flexibility. Kenya Airways has been operating flights to London…

Safety consciousness: Plaudits for Dana pilots

Posted on September 27, 2023September 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A Dana Air pilot, Captain Abiodun Lawal, and First Officer Toluwase Oluwani have been commended for landing safely after a go-around in Abuja due to bad weather. The captain of the Dana Air flight 9J355 from Lagos to Abuja with over 140 passengers on approach had to initiate a go-around which is a safety procedure when the conditions for landing aren’t good enough. In a trending video, the visibly elated passengers were seen taking pictures…

Revenue optimisation to block leakages in agencies not tax burden-Minister

Posted on September 26, 2023September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Lagos airport toll gate generates N100 million months Keyamo sets N240 million target from facility Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo has corrected insinuations that one of the items on his agenda for the sector as regards optimization of revenues by the various aviation agencies does not amount to raising taxes but one that would make the agencies block leakages by raising its financials. In his keynote address at a Webinar, entitled, “Repositioning the…

Aviation’s contribution to economy insignificant despite potential, says Nwuba

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

President of Aircraft and Owners Pilots Association of Nigeria (AOPA), Dr. Alexander Nwuba has lamented the insignificant contribution of aviation in Nigeria to economic growth despite its potential to generate revenue, create employment, and spur the development of other industries such as hospitality and tourism. Nwuba in a paper he presented at a Webinar, entitled, “Repositioning the aviation sector for revenue generation and growth: Role of Legislation, “branded the country’s airlines as one of the…

Airbus nominates new Commercial Aircraft business CEO

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Scherer to report to Faury Nomination to ensure dedicated operational focus Aircraft maker, Airbus has announced a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. This has seen Christian Scherer become Commercial Aircraft Business CEO. Airbus CEO, Guillaume Faury said since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period…

Reflection on Nigeria’s poor ICAO audit performance

Posted on September 26, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It is no longer news that Nigeria did not do well in the recent International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) assessment. The country through the NCAA has an opportunity to close the yawning gaps identified by the ICAO team. The audit has shown where we are as a country, writes, WOLE SHADARE Talking points The recent audit of Nigeria’s aviation industry by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Audit Program Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP)- CMA may have…

Early warning on imminent weather hazards help reduce casualties by more than 70%- NiMet DG

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Prof. Mansur Bako Matazu is the Director-General of the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet). In this interview with WOLE SHADARE in his office in Abuja, talks about the recent natural disasters in Morocco and Libya and how Nigeria is immune from the disasters that happened there, the massive Low-Level Windshear project in 18 airports across the country and how it is turning its challenges to gains in providing world-class service to its users. The recent earthquake…

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