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Eko NAFEST 2022: Sanwo-Olu transforms National Stadium to festival city

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu has directed that nothing should be left to chance in the hosting of the Eko National Festival (NAFEST) at the refurbished National Stadium, Lagos. Nigeria’s iconic but decrepit football theatre, the National Stadium, now wears a new look, courtesy of, the Lagos State Government. From the lodging facilities of Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS) to about five mini stadia originally conceived for training and other sports games, the splash of…

Aviation sector closes gaps ahead of 2023 ICAO safety audit

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Ahead of next year’s audit of Nigeria’s aviation industry by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the Managing Director of Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Lawrence Pwajok stated that the country was working tirelessly to ensure that it closes all safety gaps. The NAMA made the disclosure at the weekend at an interaction session with journalists in Lagos. The apex global aviation regulatory body’s audit is expected to take place in the first quarter…

NAMA to overhaul air safety architecture with N36.2 billion, $12.9 million

Posted on October 16, 2022October 16, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has undertaken a holistic approach to improve the country’s airspace by committing a whooping N36 billion for the overhaul of the country’s air traffic management system, including the Safe Tower Project (STP). Included in the STP is the upgrade of the air traffic management system, surveillance system, and meteorological system in the four major airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano. The breakdown shows that the agency through the…

Why bustling Lagos economy needs to be connected to another airport, says Sirika

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Wole Shadare

ASRT backs project Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika said the Lagos state economy, which plays host to about 200 financial institutions, needs to be connected to the rest of the world. Sirika said this at the Ehingbeti Lagos Economic summit on Tuesday, while presenting a letter of approval for a new airport in the state. This is coming as the aviation pressure group, the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) said it whole-heartedly welcomed the…

New airlines to open space for competition, trigger travel demand

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Few airlines are on the verge of joining existing ones to broaden space for competition. WOLE SHADARE writes that travelers will mostly take advantage of the glut for a better deal Bitter pill Nigerian airlines and by extension, the aviation industry in Nigeria suffered some grueling experiences that threatened the survival of the entire industry. The coronavirus pandemic like every other part of the world affected the country. Even before the outbreak, the outlook for the world…

Airbus delivers 437 aircraft in 2022 despite supply chain snarls

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Wole Shadare

To hit its recently revisited target of 700 aircraft deliveries in 2022, Airbus will need to deliver 265 jets by the end of the year. The European multinational aircraft manufacturer, Airbus reported an upsurge in aircraft deliveries last month, with over 55 aircraft delivered in September, bringing the tally up to 437 aircraft delivered in 2022, despite crippling supply chain disruptions. After adjusting the canceled deliveries of two A350 aircraft built for the Russian flag carrier, Aeroflot…

Angola newest country in Africa to join BSP

Posted on October 10, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Billing and Settlement Plan (BSP) in Angola, effective October 1. BSP is a system designed to facilitate and simplify the selling, reporting, and remitting procedures of IATA-accredited travel agents, facilitating the engagements between airlines and their distribution partners. The BSP is a global system with operations in 181 countries and territories, over 40 of which are in Africa and the Middle East. The system currently serves more…

African airlines launch data backed gateway portal

Posted on October 7, 2022October 7, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) in partnership with the leading African marketing intelligence provider – Milanamos has launched a dedicated Aviation Route Intelligence Portal. The data-backed portal is a gateway for airlines to access useful market insights on networks within Africa and routes from Africa to the rest of the world. Speaking at the launch, AFRAA Secretary General, Mr. Abdérahmane Berthé stated: “This partnership between AFRAA and Milanamos is anchored on data intelligence which is…

African airlines passenger traffic up 69.5%, 1.0% increase in air cargo – IATA

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Global air traffic reaches 73.7% of pre-crisis levels IATA reported a 67.7% upsurge in August 2022 air traffic, compared to the same month in 2021, mirroring a continued strong rebound in the air travel sector, with global traffic at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported on Thursday a 67.7% upsurge in air traffic in August 2022 — measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs) — compared to the same…

Airbus projects commercial aircraft services market to double in value by 2041

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Growth requires additional two million people in services sector Recovery to pre-pandemic levels by end of 2023 From Toulouse, France, aircraft giant, Airbus said it expects the services market to recover to pre-pandemic levels in 2023 and to double in value over the next 20 years – from $95bn today to over $230bn in 2041, according to its latest Global Services Forecast (GSF). As a result, the number of people working in aviation services,…

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