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UAE grants domestic carriers choice destinations, Nigeria, SA sign safety deal over poor ICAO audit’result

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Wole Shadare

CBN to pay foreign airlines over $500 million trapped-Minister Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo on Thursday said that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has concluded plans to give Nigerian carriers wishing to operate in the UAE reciprocal rights under the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) the country has with the country. He disclosed that he insisted on that with assurance from the UAE authorities that they would be granted any spot…

Increased demand in Nigeria’s aerospace industry creating new opportunities for young people, says Airbus

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

As Nigeria and indeed Africa’s aerospace industry grows and becomes more dynamic, increasing demand for specialised skills is creating thousands of new opportunities for young people on the continent. Already, an estimated 7.7 million direct and indirect jobs have been created by the industry in Africa. Airbus predicts that a further 17,000 technicians, 14,000 pilots, and 23,000 cabin crew positions will be required across Africa in the next 20 years. European giant aircraft manufacturing company,…

FG grants tax holiday to new airlines, others, defray airlines ‘siezed’ funds, Tinubu orders CBN

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigerian airlines’ aircraft demand to rise by 2042 In a bid to resolve the lingering trapped airlines’ trapped funds, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hold quarterly reconciliation meetings with a view to finding a lasting solution to a matter that has damaged the country’s reputation in the eyes of the global aviation industry. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo made the disclosure…

IATA: Abuja, Lagos airports rank highest in multiple charges, taxes in Africa

Posted on September 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Continent’s aviation losses put at $484 million in 2023 25% interest loans horrendous Africa accounts for 18% global population, but just 2.1% travel by air The precarious situation of African airlines especially Nigeria was laid bare on Wednesday as the Vice-President of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) for Africa and Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi said Nigeria ranks as the country with the highest charges in Africa, describing high taxes in the continent as…

MMA2 Welcomes Old English Stores to Boost Traveling, Shopping Experience

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

MMA2, operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), is excited to welcome Old English Stores, a well-known superstore in Nigeria, to its terminal. Kola Bamigboye, Head of Space and Premises Management representing BASL, at the event emphasized that MMA2 is more than a terminal, it is a place of constant innovation. Old English, offers a wide range of food items, with freshly baked bread being the most exclusive and highly sought-after product on their shelves….

NCAA DG flays airports proliferation, says agencies stretched beyond capacity

Posted on September 13, 2023September 13, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Directory General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) Capt Musa Nuhu has said that many of the airports built by state governors do not have what it takes to meet regulatory requirements, stressing that the more airports that are built by the state governors, the more regulatory burden they put on the agency. Some of these burdens according to the NCAA boss include financial stress on virtually all the agencies including the Federal Airports…

Correcting new Lagos airport terminal defects amid attendant chaos

Posted on September 12, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The alluring aesthetics and in-built facilities at the new Lagos International Airport Terminal are a good riposte for the long wait and yearnings of modern air travellers. The long wait for the use of the terminal is over but it is one that comes with pain, chaos, and gridlock, as the multi-million dollar facility is put into use, writes, WOLE SHADARE Making of a defective terminal Not a few people were taken aback when…

Nigeria’s NCAA fails ICAO audit, gets 70%

Posted on September 11, 2023January 20, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria has for the first time since the audit of the aviation industry began over 15 years ago failed to scale the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme. The country represented by the NCAA tried in its oversight function of the sector but failed to score the least pass mark of 75% in ICAO Audits with many opening gaps that must be closed within 60 and 90 days. The Nigerian Civil Aviation…

Breaking: United Nigeria gets nod for flights to US, UK, Netherlands, Italy, UAE, Ireland

Posted on September 10, 2023September 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

United Nigeria Airlines will soon join the list of Nigeria’s flag carrier airlines as the carrier has received approval for the operation of international flights. According to the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development’s approval, the airline would operate international flights to the United States of America, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). A letter dated September 8, 2023, conveying this approval from the Ministry of…

Minister sets up task force to resolve airlines’ relocation crisis, appeals for seamless exercise

Posted on September 9, 2023September 9, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Worried about the problems encountered by airlines, passengers and users of the old Murtala Muhammed International Airport terminal as a result of relocation to the new one, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has set up a task force to resolve these challenges within the shortest possible period. The members of the task force are: Engineer Hassan Musa, (Retired PS and ex-Dir of Dept. of Air Transport Management (Team Leader)…

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