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FAAN to hold national aviation summit June 14th

Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) would hold its maiden “FAAN National Aviation Conference” being organized by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria. The conference, with the theme ‘Advancing the Frontiers of Possibilities for Safe, Secure and Profitable Air Transport’ which was initially billed to hold from 1st to 4th April 1-4th, 2022 was shifted due to the global movement restrictions occasioned by the dreaded coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19). The conference is aimed at providing…

APG IET Filling The Gap For Airlines, Travelers

Posted on May 31, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Through innovation and technology, the APG network has expanded over its 25-years history to become a key partner and a powerful platform in the airline distribution environment, offering outsourced services in passenger sales and marketing, reservations, finance, and accounting, fare filing and consulting, writes WOLE SHADARE Celebration APG Network, the World’s Leading Network of Airline Representatives on May 27, 2022, celebrated APG DAY all around the world. Once a year, on May 27 which…

Xejet Limited, Sierra Leone sign pact to operate Air Sierra Leone

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Xejet Limited and the Government of The Republic of Sierra Leone have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to operate Regional and International Flights from Lungi International Airport, Freetown. The Government of Sierra Leone and Xejet have been in discussions and have now agreed that the company may establish and operate a national carrier for the Republic of Sierra Leone. The parties further agreed to work together to successfully execute the project to…

Emirates restates commitment to Nigeria, SVP hosts historic travel event in Abuja

Posted on May 30, 2022May 30, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Emirates Senior Vice President, Badr Abbas has restated the airline’s commitment to the strategic Nigerian market and personally hosted a special travel industry workshop and recognition event in Abuja for the leading travel agents in Northern Nigeria. Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, held two events in both of its Nigerian gateways, Abuja and Lagos, to recognise the services and ongoing partnerships of its outstanding travel agents in the country. Emirates Senior Vice President, Badr…

NCAA Under Capt. Musa Nuhu by Sam Adurogboye

Posted on May 30, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The strong but reassuring leadership of Capt. Musa Nuhu keeps Nigeria’s civil aviation on course with the just concluded 7th African Indian Ocean (AFI) Regional Meeting in Abuja. By Sam Adurogboye “In a gentle way, you can shake the world” – Mahatma Gandhi. Permit me to start this conversation with a reference to the statement credited to Mahatma Gandhi, one of the most iconic leaders who ever lived. While this is in no way…

Dana Rewards Winners in Essay Competition, To strengthen Kids fly Program

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Dana Air has rewarded students with free tickets for their brilliant performance at the 11th edition of the National Travel Essay Competition and Air Transport Youth Empowerment Summit, which was held at the Nigerian Civil Aviation (NCAA) Headquarters Annex, Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos. The airline also announced that some new initiatives have also been added to strengthen and excite members of its kids’ fly programme. Dana Air spokesman, Kingsley Ezenwa said that the…

Deplorable Lagos airport 18R/36L runway shut for repairs

Posted on May 28, 2022May 28, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced an emergency remedial work on the failed distressed pavement of the runway 18R/36L of the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. According to the airport authority, rehabilitation work will only be on May 28th and May 29th from 0600 to 1300. The runway would also be closed on June 4, 2022, and June 5th, 2022 which could see congestion at the Lagos aerodrome. A circular dated May 24th, 2022, entitled,…

MMA2, Symbol Of Good Airport Experience At 15

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Wole Shadare

To most people, the function of an airport is simple and singular – it’s where you go when you want to travel over a long distance quickly. In reality, however, airport terminals are used for so much more. They provide vast spaces which accommodate abundant amenities; dozens of restaurants and retail outlets which provide a comfortable setting for travellers in and out of the country. The Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 (MMA2) prides itself as one…

NAMA MD pushes for CoS, consequential adjustment approval for NAMA workers

Posted on May 25, 2022May 25, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency NAMA, Mr. Lawrence Patrick Pwajok, said the management of the agency has given all the necessary support and push that is required to ensure the approval and implementation of the new Conditions of Service. Speaking at the just-concluded Aeronautical Information Management day in Abuja, Pwajok said the management of NAMA would also implement the consequential adjustment as soon as the necessary approvals and directives were…

AIB releases three accident reports, wants Azman to implement flight data programme, others

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Wole Shadare

20 safety recommendations to NCAA, FAAN, NAMA The Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) yesterday released three reports of serious incidents and accidents involving Max Air’s B747 with registration 5N-DBK which occurred on September 6th, 2019; Azman Air’s B737-500 with registration, 5N-AIS and Nigerian Police Airwing, Cessna Citation 560 XLS aircraft as well as Azman Air Service Limited, As part of its safety recommendations, the AIB stated that Azman Air Services Limited should implement fully, the Flight Data Monitoring programme as…

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