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Air transport critical to economic growth, says United Nigeria boss, Prof. Okonkwo

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The United Nigerian Airline Chairman, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo said air transport is critical to the economic growth of the country, adding that as a result of that, the government had policies in place of subsidies on petroleum products, particularly on jet fuel. Okonkwo who spoke to Aviation Metric in his office at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos equally stated that the aviation industry considers United Nigeria Airlines as an important part of business, stressing that it…

FAAN chief laments huge financial costs to airlines, lauds Minister, FAAN MD over 18/L AFL completion

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Regional General Manager, of South-West Airports, Muhammed Mamman lamented the financial outlay borne by various operators in taxiing to and from the international zone runway 18R/36L for more than 14 years that the Lagos airport 18/L went with airfield lighting. Mamman said by fixing the problem was an exhibition of commitment to safety and the growth of the industry and to national development. There are indications that the carriers, over the years, may have…

Mamaj Aviation consult holds career path annual summit

Posted on November 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited, in its continuous effort to draw enthusiasts into mainstream aviation and proffer career paths in the industry, has announced the hosting of this year’s annual conference, the 6th in the series on November 25th, 2022, in Lagos, Nigeria. The Theme for this year’s conference: “Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals through scholarship and Sponsorship “will hold at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Annex, Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) at 9 am…

Aviation fastest sector of the Nigerian economy post-COVID-Sirika

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika was in Lagos for what was generally tagged a stakeholders’ appreciation forum organised to thank all the people who worked towards the speedy completion of the Lagos airport Runway 18/L which took more than 14 years to complete. The Minister initially did not want to speak on any other matter except on the completed Airfield Lighting that brought him to Lagos. He however seized the opportunity to explain issues in the…

Runway Lighting Boosts Value Of Lagos Airport

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

At last, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos gets the much-awaited Airfield Lighting (AFL), putting to rest the economic consequences of not fixing the Lagos airport 18/L for nearly 18 years which were huge to airlines and the entire aviation value chain, writes, WOLE SHADARE Finally settled The news of the completion of the installation of Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos runway 18/L airfield lighting elicited joy among airlines and other stakeholders who had for nearly 18 years…

Court grants airlines interim injunction to halt Nigeria Air project

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Some airline operators have made good their threat to halt, albeit temporarily until all matters relating to the setup of Nigeria Air are resolved. They had approached the court to halt the project. After hearing the submission of their Nureini Jimoh (SAN), the court after careful consideration of the application and submission of counsel, the court ordered an injunction, restraining the defendants, either by themselves, agents, privies, principals, or any other persons whosoever…

Not rational for any court to stop Nigeria Air-Sirika

Posted on November 15, 2022November 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Backs new face for Lagos airport insists no going back of facility demolition Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika said there is no law in the country that should stop the Federal Government from setting up or widwifing an airline for the country, stressing that he cannot see any rationale for any court of law stopping somebody or a nation from setting up an airline. The Minister was reacting to reports (Not Aviation Metric) that…

Legendary Nigeria’s First Pilot, Capt Hayes’s Passion For The Cockpit

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The first Nigerian pilot, Capt Bob Hayes would continue to be in the news for all the right reasons. His exploits in the field of aviation as a pilot who opened the floodgates for young Nigerians to embrace flying can never be over-emphasised. It was an evening of celebration of the iconic airman. Left to Capt Bob Hayes, he wouldn’t want an elaborate celebration. A very modest man who inspite of his accomplishments remains very humble…

Nigeria Airways liquidation, huge error, says Capt. Bob Hayes, backs Nigeria Air

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Okpere expresses cautious optimism, recalls plan to save liquidated carrier The gathering of friends and colleagues in Lagos to honour one of their own, Capt. Bob Hayes, credited to be Nigeria’s first pilot for his immense contribution to aviation development in Nigeria brought back sad memories of the liquidation of Nigeria Airways. Speaking to Aviation Metric, the legendary pilot said it was a huge mistake the authorities made to have liquidated the airline….

A’Ibom to procure two more A320 airplanes for Ibom Air, Emmanuel lauds Udom

Posted on November 13, 2022November 13, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Akwa Ibom Governor Udom Emmanuel has announced two new additional A320 planes will be procured within the week to boost the Ibom Air fleet. This addition will bring to nine, the number of aircraft in operation by the State-owned Airline. The Governor announced this at United Evangelical Church, founded as Qua Iboe Church, Asuna Superintendency, in Etinan local government area. Accompanied by his wife, Dr. Martha Emmanuel, and other government functionaries, the Governor attended a…

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