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NCAA approves C-checks on Dana’s MD-83 aircraft by 7Star Hangar

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given approval to 7Star Global Hangar Limited to carry out three C, CPCP, ADS, and ADD on Dana airlines MD83 aircraft with the registration number, 5N-SAI In an approval letter from the NCAA signed by Engr V Goyea, General Manager (ACCA) for the Director-General l, urged 7STAR to comply with all extant provisions of Nig. CARs and in particular Nig. CARs part 6, and in addition, all…

Africa outperforms other regions in air cargo in February, up 2.9%

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Wole Shadare

African airlines saw cargo volumes increase by 4.6% in February 2022 compared to February 2021. Capacity was 8.2% above February 2021 levels. Available capacity in the region was up 15.5% compared to February 2021, however, it remains heavily constrained compared to pre-COVID-19 levels, down 14.6% compared to February 2019. The zero-COVID policy in mainland China and Hong Kong is impacting performance. This was unfolded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air…

Airlink commences Durban-Harare flights

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier airline has launched its direct scheduled air service between Durban and Harare. The first flight departed Durban’s King Shaka International Airport at 10.30 and arrived at Harare’s Robert Mugabe International Airbus at 12.40. The return service took off at 13.20 and touched down in Durban at 15.35 where the flight was welcomed with a traditional water cannon salute. “The convenience, customer appeal, and affordability of our new direct service will…

Any hope for Uganda Airlines amid African carriers’ poor financial record?

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The frequent changes in airlines management have called to question the focus of Uganda Airlines to provide seamless air transport services. The carrier three days ago unveiled a new board of directors, three months after the old board and the Chief Executive Officers were sacked. The airline’s new board chaired by Priscilla Mirembe Serukka was unveiled on April 1. The old board was chaired by Ahabwe Perez and was first suspended in April last year with the airline’s Chief…

Unbridled Multiple Designations Amid Discordant Tunes

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The effect of multiple designations is almost discordant, but also riveting in the face of at-risk domestic airlines, writes WOLE SHADARE Sustainable aviation industry An active and sustainable local aviation industry has strategic importance that goes beyond mere commercial and business objectives. It is a matter of national interest and security. So far, the administering of Nigeria’s Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) has been a matter of serious concern considering it is supposedly based on…

Power outage at Lagos airport disturbing-Reps

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The House of Representatives Committee on Aviation headed by Nnolim Nnaji has urged the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria, (FAAN) to put all necessary measures to avert a repeat occurrence of the type of power outage experienced at the D finger arrival of the international wing of the Murtala Mohammed Airport, (MMIA), Ikeja Lagos last week. The D finger arrival was thrown into darkness for over fifteen minutes on the night of Friday, first of…

SAHCO acquires multi-million Naira ground handling tools to boost operations

Posted on April 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria’s foremost aviation ground handling firm, Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has boosted her fleet of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) with more ultra-modern equipment. The new multi-million Naira fleet of equipment acquired includes ten Passenger Step Units that were manufactured by Mallaghan which is a renowned aviation industry manufacturer and supplier of highly acclaimed Ground Support Equipment. The Passenger Step Units have the capacity to provide passenger access to a wide range of…

Nigeria abolishes COVID-19 testing for vaccinated travelers

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Government has abolished the COVID-19 PCR test for inbound passengers to Nigeria who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. For outbound passengers, the government asked Nigerians travelling out of Nigeria to be vaccinated against COVID -19 and ensure compliance with the COVID-19 requirements of their destination or transit countries. Also fully vaccinated passengers arriving in Nigeria will not be required to carry out post-arrival PCR tests or a Rapid Antigen Test upon arriving in…

Arik introduces Buy Miles & Fly promotion

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air has introduced a sales promotion that will enable its frequent flyer program, Affinity Wings, members to purchase miles for traveling across the airline’s domestic network. Tagged, Buy Miles & Fly, the promotion is targeted at new and existing Arik Affinity Wings members who can buy miles to fly to any of the airline’s destinations in the economy class cabin and earn additional 50% bonus miles. The promotion is available for sale…

Change of baton at Red Star Express

Posted on April 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Red Star Express, Nigeria’s leading logistics company recently held a special event to honor the outgoing CEO, Dr. Sola Obabori, and usher in the new MD, Auwalu Badamasi Babaura, and new Executive Director of Sales & Marketing, Mr. Charles Uche Ejekam. The change of baton at Red Star Express is a good example of succession planning in action in the Nigerian aviation industry and corporate space. Red Star Express, the first-ever indigenous courier company to…

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