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Workers violated court order on strike, NAHCo apologises, engages unions

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Aviation ground handling company, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc said it was engaging the unions and bringing to an end the disruption in flight services occasioned by the industrial action embarked upon by a section of its staff. In a statement in Lagos Monday, NAHCO acknowledged that some of its clients were being put through a difficult situation by the insistence of some staff to embark on strike action despite a subsisting order of…

Reps seek truce as NAHCo workers’ strike takes toll on sector

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnolim Nnaji has called for restraints over the ongoing industrial dispute between the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company, (NAHCO) and its workers. Nnaji also urged the management of the ground handling company to immediately enter into dialogue with the leadership of the union to avert further disruption of flight operations across the country. He equally appealed to the union to douse its agitation and show concern for…

NAHCo workers’ strike: Chaos at Lagos airport, Virgin Atlantic struggles to dispatch flight, passengers stranded

Posted on January 23, 2023January 23, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Virgin Atlantic’s 11 am flight at suspension risk, carrier, others in dilemma Passengers in frenzy of rage Scores of international passengers were left stranded at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos as workers of an aviation ground handling company, the Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCo Plc) down tools over alleged salary issues. Delta, Turkish Air, Ethiopian Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, Qatar, and Air France-KLM are some of the airlines the company handles. It handles…

National tourism, transportation summit, expo holds April 2023

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The National Tourism and Transportation Summit and Expo (NTTS & E), a combined tourism and transportation national event would be held from the 3rd to the 4th of April 2023. The theme of the summit is AfCFTA: Exploring Intra-African Trade, Tourism and Transportation Opportunities and Mitigating the Barriers to Collaboration at the Abuja International Conference Centre, Abuja, The 2023 edition of the Summit and Expo provides yet another rare opportunity where stakeholders in the Travel…

Dana Air introduces promo fares, Bags Special recognition award

Posted on January 22, 2023January 22, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Dana Air has introduced promo fares to encourage more online booking on its website www.flydanaair.com starting from 18th January to 28th of February 2023. According to a statement by Dana Air, customers who book their ticket using its newly introduced IOS APP within the same period stand a chance of winning various prices ranging from 50% cash back, Miles, return tickets, VIP movie tickets, and lots of other exciting prizes The airline also announced its special recognition…

How Airbus-Boeing rivalry is changing air travel

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Today, both companies are using every advantage they can find, driving innovation and efficiency, writes, WOLE SHADARE Duopoly Boeing and Airbus each control around half of the global aircraft market, and analysts anticipate the booming travel industry needing as many as 39,000 new planes over the next 20 years. With a value of over $6 trillion over two decades, even small differences in market share add up to big business, so it is no wonder competition…

100 days: ValueJet introduces promo fares

Posted on January 17, 2023January 17, 2023 by Wole Shadare

To expand operations to Jos, plans three CRJ acquisition Q3 2023 Nigerian start-up airline, ValueJet has concluded plans to begin flight services to Jos, as the carrier is keeping an eye on some other routes it plans to service. The carrier equally unveiled the expansion plans that would see it spread its wings to other key destinations. Consequently, ValueJet is working assiduously to bring down the cost of flight tickets without compromising safety….

Nigeria takes back seat as MRO logistics market size to hit $13.1 billion by 2027

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

The global aviation Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) logistic market size is estimated to reach $13.1 billion by 2027. Aviation Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul, and Logistics (Aviation MRO Logistics) form an important part of the MRO industry, representing those companies engaged in the MRO of aircraft and related systems and components. The presence of MRO logistics is imperative all through the lifecycle of an aircraft, right from its introduction into service to its final disposal. The main…

Delta Announces December Quarter and Full Year 2022 Profit

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Wole Shadare

Delta Air Lines has reported financial results for the December quarter and full year of 2022 and provided its outlook for the March quarter of 2023. Highlights of the December quarter and full-year 2022 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are highlighted. “Delta people rose to the challenges of 2022, delivering industry-leading operational reliability and financial performance, and I’m looking forward to recognizing their achievements with over $500 million in profit-sharing payments next month,”…

Bi-Courtney’s MMA2 Training Academy Attains NCAA Accreditation

Posted on January 15, 2023 by Wole Shadare

In its determination to help bridge the apparent knowledge gap in the nation’s aviation sector, the MMA2 Training Academy has successfully obtained regulatory accreditation to offer industry-relevant training courses. The MMA2 Training Academy is the Aviation training wing of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2). The ultra-modern training facility commenced operations in 2019. It is managed by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operators of the MMA2 Terminal. After a rigorous approval process in…

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