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Fund paucity hinders Lagos airport runway repairs, thieves steal approach lights

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Wole Shadare

FG’s directive to MDAs hinders work progress FAAN suspends security personnel over theft The paucity of funds has slowed down the progress of work on the Murtala Muhammed International Airport runway 18/R; the runway international airlines operate from. The contractors handling the project, Aviation Metric learnt left the site because of the non-release of funds which has been made worse by the embargo placed on the spending of many of the Ministries, Departments, and Agencies…

Qatar Airways reports record revenues of $21 billion

Posted on July 6, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Qatar Airways Group posted strong financial results on Wednesday for the fiscal year 2022/2023 (FY22/23), with record-breaking revenues of $21 billion (QAR 76.3 billion). The group registered $1.21 billion (QAR4.4 billion) in net profit, with a 45% upsurge in consolidated revenue compared to the preceding year, at $21 billion (QAR 76.3 billion). This significant growth was primarily driven by a 100% increase in passenger revenue, supported by a capacity expansion of 31%, a 9% rise in…

NCAA DG seeks collapse of Lagos-Accra as domestic market, faults high ticket costs

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s domestic aviation market growing rapidly-Nuhu Country set for ICAO August audit The Director-General of Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu has called for the collapse of the Lagos-Accra air transport market as a domestic market because of proximity lamenting the high costs of flights between the two cities. He stated that fares on the Lagos-Accra route, a journey of about 45 minutes are ridiculously high with fares going as high as…

Flight delays now norm in aviation in Nigeria- NCAA report

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 by Wole Shadare

3, 073 int’l flights, 182, 88 operated domestic flight Q1 2023 Overland, United Nigeria, Azman, Dana, Air Peace, top chart for worse delays Value Jet, Green Africa post remarkable records Air Return numbers shrink A summary report of air transport operations in Nigeria involving international, domestic, and regional flights shows that Nigeria is indeed a big market for air transportation not only in West Africa but in Africa. An executive summary report of the Nigeria…

Ghana’s new baggage fumigation levy highlights Africa’s high airport charges

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

High charges, taxes irresponsible-IATA chief The imposition of $7 per passenger on each international airline ticket sold and remitting the same to the government agency as a luggage fumigation charge has reinforced interest in Africa as one of the continents with high airport charges. However, Ghana’s Minority in Parliament is sounding the alarm bells over a $7 charge imposed by the government on airline tickets. The Minority describes the charge as illegal as it…

‘Nigeria’s passenger traffic, seat capacity grow 60% above 2019 level’

Posted on July 3, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Africa experiences rapid recovery in 2023 African airlines have experienced a rapid recovery in 2023, witnessing a remarkable 87.1% year-on-year growth in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) during the first quarter, bringing RPKs to only 9.4% below their 2019 levels. Major economies in the region have demonstrated significant recovery, surpassing pre-crisis levels of activity. Most notably, Nigeria’s passenger traffic and seat capacity grew to nearly 60% above 2019 levels, building on the positive results achieved…

Akatugba violated, contravened rule on pick up at MMA2-terminal operator

Posted on July 2, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Action best interest of traveling public, BASL explains failed POS transaction Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) has condemned allegations of extortion of money from him by the terminal operator. A man, Mr. Theophilus Akatugba had posted a viral video accusing BASL of clamping on his vehicle after he violated the ‘no pick-up rule’ that entails no passenger shall be picked up from the drop-off zone. Akatugba equally accused…

Airbus Helicopters H160 granted FAA certification

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Airbus Helicopters has received certification from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the H160 helicopter, marking a significant milestone in the aircraft’s development and positioning it for entry into the U.S. market. “We are pleased to receive FAA certification for the H160, which is a testament to many years of hard work and commitment from our teams in order to deliver this multirole helicopter to the customers in North America who have already placed their…

Kenya Airways sets 2024 recovery target, holds 47th AGM

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Restructuring effort leads to 66% revenue increase Kenya Airways PLC (KQ) held virtually held its 47th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Friday with the carrier making appreciable progress in its operations. The East African carrier has targeted the 2024 date for full recovery of the carrier following the COVID-19 pandemic that caused incalculable damage to global airlines. Aside from that, the airline’s turnaround progress in 2022 remained on course with its restructuring and transformation…

Plaudits as NiMet turns 20

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, (NiMet) has started receiving commendations from stakeholders as it turned 20 years as an Agency on the of June 19th this year. The commendations, which come from stakeholders and those who use the agency’s services across various sectors of the economy acknowledged that the agency has over the years improved in its service delivery and has not just made its mark in the nation but at the regional level as well….

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