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Court dismisses suit by airline operators against CJ, Ethiopian Airlines, others

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Wole Shadare

•Awards N1.5m cost in favour of Chief Judge The Federal High Court, Abuja has dismissed the suit filed by the registered trustees of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) challenging the letter by the Chief Judge of the court, Justice John Tsoho, directing the transfer of the matter pending before the Lagos division of the court to Abuja. Justice James Omotosho in his judgment dismissed the suit for being frivolous and unreasonable as…

Kenya Airways, China Southern Expand Access to China, Sign Interline Agreement

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

Kenya Airways Plc and China Southern Airlines (CZ) have renewed their interline agreement following the return of international travel to/from China. The agreement will assist in restoring connectivity for both airlines’ passengers to points on the respective carriers’ networks via Nairobi, Guangzhou, and Shanghai using a single ticket and one baggage policy. The reciprocal agreement enhances the connectivity options that Kenya Airways will offer to its passengers through access to domestic China destinations operated by…

IATA: 78 Years of Shaping Global Aviation Industry

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Wole Shadare

According to Airspace Africa, the founding of IATA was the culmination of years of discussions and negotiations between various airlines and national governments. Prior to IATA’s formation, there were several different international organizations attempting to regulate air travel, but none had achieved the level of global cooperation needed for the industry to truly thrive. At the time of its founding, IATA had 57 members from 31 different countries, mostly located in Europe and North America….

Visa-free Africa agenda faces obstacles, hurts AU SAATM

Posted on April 25, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote in 2018 said he needed 38 visas to travel within the continent on his Nigerian passport. Many European nationals, meanwhile, waltz into most African countries visa-free. WOLE SHADARE takes a careful look at why African nations are yet to scrap visa requirements for all African citizens and how visa policy in the continent hurts businesses and the free movement of people Intra-Continental prospect Would an Africa in which Africans require no…

NiMet dismisses lightening advisory

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has urged Nigerians to disregard a publication purportedly issued by the Nigerian Lightning Safety and Research Center (NLSRC) to the Nigerian public, alerting them to the possibility of lightning strikes across Nigeria in the month of May 2023. In a Disclaimer signed by Muntari Yusuf Ibrahim, General Manager, Public Relations, NiMet said that at no time did it authorise NLSRC to issue any such weather forecast to the…

Desist from issuance of AOC to Nigeria Air, counsel to aggrieved airlines warns NCAA

Posted on April 24, 2023April 24, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Burreini Jimoh (SAN), Counsel to some airlines that have stood as impediments to the floating of Nigeria Air has written to the Director-General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Musa Nuhu reminding him of the order of interlocutory injunction restraining the issuance of Air Operator Certificate (AOC) to the national airline. The soon-to-be carrier is on the verge of getting its AOC. The AOC is a permit or license that is granted…

South Africa Week Kicks Off Amid Fanfare

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

It was a festival of some sort as the maiden edition of South Africa Week in Nigeria kicked off yesterday, April 22, 2023, in Lagos with pomp and pageantry. The well-attended informal event, which was held at Terraform, Lekki, marked the beginning of a series of exciting week-long activities to commemorate the 29th Anniversary of South Africa’s democracy as well as 29 years of formal diplomatic relations between South Africa and Nigeria. In attendance were…

Qatar Airways Welcomes Passengers to the New Al Mourjan Business Lounge

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

This new lounge experience is designed to immerse passengers in a tranquil environment filled with natural light, exotic plants and elegant furnishings The World’s Best Airline Qatar Airways has opened the new Al Mourjan Business Lounge at Hamad International Airport (HIA) named ‘The Garden’. The lounge overlooks ‘The ORCHARD’, surrounded by renowned retailers and restaurants while offering uniquely designed relaxation spaces and areas to socialise and indulge in a scenic masterpiece. An exclusive sanctuary available…

Bi-Courtney commits to best practice at MMA2, felicitates Muslim faithful at Eid-ll-Fitri

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal 2 (MMA2) has reiterated its commitment to global best practices in the management and operations of the MMA2 terminal. BASL stated that the comfort, safety, and security of travellers, airlines, vendors, and other terminal users remain its top priority. This is coming as the terminal operator felicitated the Muslim faithful on the Eid-Il-Fitri celebration. BASL Head of Corporate Communications, Mr. Oluwatosin Onalaja said,…

Ebonyi Airport ready for test flights next week

Posted on April 21, 2023April 21, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The Ebonyi International Cargo Airport will commence its maiden test flight operations in the next few days. Site Manager of the project, Engr. Frank Ngwu said that the Airport was ready for continuous flight operations. Ngwu, who is Special Assistant to Governor David Umahi on Infrastructural Development noted that the airport has the largest terminal in the country. “We are ready for the test flight, as you can see, we are here at the runway,…

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