Stage set for ‘Aviation Unsung Heroes’ launch, dignitaries confirm attendance

Stage set for ‘Aviation Unsung Heroes’ launch, dignitaries confirm attendance

All stones turned, the stage is now set for the launch of the book; Nigeria’s Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines, a chronicle of aviation events in the country since its inception, with records of Nigerians that have made progress possible in the sector. The book, authored by Wole Shadare and Gboyega Adeoye will debut Tuesday in Lagos with the unveiling of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame (NAHAF), a reward-based non-governmental organisation, anchored by the…

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Strikes: Agencies write Minister over danger to investment, follow the law, Babalakin chides unions

Strikes: Agencies write Minister over danger to investment, follow the law, Babalakin chides unions

Sector lost over N25b to industrial action in five years, latest strike primitive-FAAN MD Why we removed structures on land-Yadudu     The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt Rabiu Yadudu said the agency and some others have written to the Minister of Aviation on the need for government to actively protect aviation from the actions of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), adding that airports are not avenues for people…

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Despite tough operating environment, Q1 2023 confirms strong demand for Airbus products

Despite tough operating environment, Q1 2023 confirms strong demand for Airbus products

Delivers 127 aircraft in Q1 2023  Order backlog rises to 7, 254 airplanes   Aircraft maker, Airbus reported consolidated financial results for its First Quarter (Q1) ending 31 March 2023. Airbus Chief Executive Officer, Guillaume Faury said the first quarter confirmed strong demand for their products, particularly for commercial aircraft, stressing that they have delivered 127 commercial aircraft, which is reflected in the Q1 financials. According to the Airbus chief, “The quarter also benefited from…

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N’A to send fact-finding team to Lagos on demolished buildings on airport land

N’A to send fact-finding team to Lagos on demolished buildings on airport land

 Illegal occupiers served demolition notice since 2008-FAAN The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation led by Nnolim Nnaji will on Friday 2023 dispatch a fact-finding team to the Runview, Ajao  Estate Lagos where the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria   (FAAN) has commenced demolition of houses allegedly obstructing the safety and security of flight operations. The committee had on Wednesday summoned the management of FAAN following the uproar generated by the demolition of the buildings initially…

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Lufthansa Group back on track, expects travel boom by summer, posts strong results

Lufthansa Group back on track, expects travel boom by summer, posts strong results

The Lufthansa Group is poised to maintain strong leadership in the global aviation industry. The Group reported strong bookings in the first quarter of 2023 and expects another travel boom in summer. Consequently, the Group revenue increased by 40 percent to 7.0 billion euros with the number of passengers increased significantly to 22 million while the average yield of 19 percent is above the 2019 level Adjusted EBIT at -273 million euros. The firm equally…

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Passengers stranded at airports as NLC bars flight to Owerri, others

Passengers stranded at airports as NLC bars flight to Owerri, others

Hundreds of passengers were this morning left stranded at many of the airports across the country as the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) disrupted flights they declared a “No Flight To Owerri” action at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. While the action lasted, airlines were equally made to go through excruciating pain as some of them lambasted the organized labour unions for involving them in an action they knew nothing about. Not only were flights to…

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Demolished houses built within red zones, FAAN defends action

Demolished houses built within red zones, FAAN defends action

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has defended the action it took to demolish some structures sitting on illegally acquired land belonging to the authority. It noted that contrary to erroneous information or deliberate misinformation by some persons, the agency disclosed that the recent demolition of 13 houses posed grave dangers to the operations of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport. Spokeswoman for the agency, Mrs. Faithful Hope-Ivbaze stated that the area of land presently…

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Nigeria’s flight bookings collapse by 50%, FG, travel agents count losses

Nigeria’s flight bookings collapse by 50%, FG, travel agents count losses

The inability of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to help foreign airlines repatriate over $700 million has done some incalculable economic damage to the travel industry in Nigeria. Investigation by Aviation Metric indicates that Nigeria’s flight bookings in April alone collapsed by approximately 50 percent as travel agents are losing tonnes of business and huge revenue. It is unknown how much the losses are, there are indications that the Federal Government may have lost over $300…

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May Day: Sirika makes promises to workers on CoS, Minister, Bi-Courtney laud workers

May Day: Sirika makes promises to workers on CoS, Minister, Bi-Courtney laud workers

Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika has congratulated the resilience of Nigerian workers for their daily contributions to the running and development of the industry. He stated this on the celebration of Workers’ Day. The Minister stated that the lofty achievements recorded in the nation’s aviation sector wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and personal sacrifices of employees in the different segments of the industry. He particularly ascribes the near-total achievement of the aviation roadmap to…

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