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Airlines to deny travelers boarding without new UK electronic permit

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

A new travel requirement has been issued to Nigerians wishing to travel to the United Kingdom (UK) with effect from November 15, 2023. Except for British and Irish citizens, everyone including children who enter or transit through the UK will require permission before they travel. This means that all visa applicants wishing to travel to the UK would need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). The category of persons who need the travel permit are those…

Airbus opens new A321XLR equipment installation hangar in Hamburg

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airbus is advancing its industrial system and expanding ramp-up capacity with a new automated A321XLR equipping hangar, officially opened today by Hamburg’s First Mayor Peter Tschentscher and German Aerospace Coordinator Anna Christmann. With this, Airbus continues its modernisation and digitalisation of its industrial system and expands its capacity for the rate ramp-up in the A320 programme to 75 in 2026. “Airbus’ Hamburg site plays a significant role in the development and production of the A321XLR….

Emirates marks busiest summer ever

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Emirates, the world’s largest International Airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global network between June and August. Looking at the coming months, Emirates’ booking trends show unabated demand for international travel across its network. Destination Dubai remained popular amongst travellers, even during the summer months with two million customers traveling to the airline’s hub to enjoy its year-round attractions…

Keyamo finds comfort in PPP to close infrastructure deficit gap

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It is still early in the day to begin to assess the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. A peep into the visit of the Minister to Lagos airport to inspect facilities at the aerodrome gave an indication of where Keyamo is headed. His brief discussion with the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mr. Kabir Mohammed on revenue generation equally indicates that the agency would have to…

Airline operators laud FG’s review of Nigeria Air, back Keyamo on aviation roadmap

Posted on September 1, 2023September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said the suspension of Nigeria Air by the Minister of Aviation, Mr. Festus Keyamo would allow for a thorough review of the project and would help put things right and help restore Nigeria’s image in the global aviation family. The operators in a statement by their spokesman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo commended the Minister for the suspension of the project until he briefs President Bola…

Minister lists conditions to protect, support Nigerian airlines over BASA, others

Posted on September 1, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Seeks highest standards of operations from carriers Vows tough actions against erring operators NCAA to enforce rules on passengers’ compensation over flight delays, cancellations The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has given conditions for the review of the Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) and the protection of Nigerian airlines. Keyamo stated that he was prepared to assist the carriers in solving the myriads of problems bedeviling them, stressing that…

Autonomy: I won’t interfere with NCAA’s operations-Keyamo

Posted on August 31, 2023August 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has promised that he won’t interfere in the operations of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), stressing that aviation safety is completely in the hands of the aviation regulatory body. The Minister who spoke at the inspection of facilities at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos said, “There should be very little political interference in safety matters. Don’t expect me to interfere in safety matters. “That is completely in the…

MMIA terminal, total eyesore, FG gives three months to remove disused aircraft

Posted on August 31, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Minister directs airlines to relocate to new terminal, old terminal to be shut Gives hangar owners to relocate properties Airport concession, Nigeria Air suspended not canceled-Minister The Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo has expressed concern over the parlous state of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, describing it as an eyesore and a shame of a nation. He consequently directed the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to begin the relocation of airlines before October…

Safety, our number one priority-Max Air

Posted on August 30, 2023August 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Max Air has reiterated its commitment to safety, saying it remains the carrier’s number one priority since inception. An Executive Director of the airline, Shehu Wada said, “What we sell is safety and we pride ourselves on our sincerity and commitment to a safe and secure operation which we have guarded jealously from the beginning of our operation.” He stated that the airline would remain focused on delivering safe and efficient flight services to Nigerians…

Why second Abuja airport runway was delayed, as FG compensates community with N825 million

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

The Federal Government has settled the issue of compensation with the Jiwa Community to allow the eventual take-off of the delayed second runway project of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a meeting with the community leaders earlier on Tuesday, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), and his Federal Capital Territory (FCT) counterpart, Nyesom Wike released the sum ₦825, 819, 911.43) being the total money agreed with the community for compensation….

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