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Air Peace boss offers to assist families of Ukrainian staff

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has offered to evacuate the immediate families of the airline’s Ukrainian staff to Nigeria consequent upon the invasion of the country by Russia. Onyema, who disclosed this on Thursday, commiserates with the Ukrainians and expressed hope that the situation comes to an end. He stated: “You are all aware that your employer, Air Peace, has been directed by the Federal Government of Nigeria to evacuate Nigerians who have…

NiMet inks pact for automated weather stations in ten states

Posted on March 4, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency, NiMet, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture & Rural Development, FMA&RD on the provision of Automatic Weather Stations (AWS) in ten states in Nigeria. Speaking during his introductory remarks at the signing ceremony, the Director-General/CEO of NiMet, Professor Mansur Bako Matazu, who was delighted, disclosed that ” Today is a very happy day for us in NiMet because, in all our collaborations and partnerships, this…

Madagascar prohibits all flights from South Africa for three months

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Airlink, Southern Africa’s premier independent airline has expressed disappointment with Madagascar’s decision to ban all flights between South Africa and the Indian Ocean island for up to three months. A few days ago Madagascar’s government announced that it was re-opening its borders from March 5th, 2022, following a prolonged period of isolation in its response to COVID-19. Earlier today a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued by Madagascar which says “All flights to and from…

National carrier project gathers pace, FG opens bid next week

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Government is pursuing ahead with the setting up of a national carrier, Nigeria Air as the government will next week open bids for the carrier. Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika gave the hint in Abuja on Thursday, adding that the Federal Government would issue Requests-for-Proposal for the establishment of Nigeria Air next week. A request for proposal is the process of requesting the bids to evaluate the feasibility, financial health, and bidders’ abilities…

Flight delay: Dana shows remorse, promises quality service delivery

Posted on March 3, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Opens talks with fuel marketers, others to mitigate hiccups Begins talks with FAAN Flight delay incidence had rocked the Nigerian aviation industry. The menace is yet to abate as it cuts across all the airlines and one that is fast taking the joy out of air travel. In the past few months, flight delays had assumed a different dimension leading to scathing criticisms from stakeholders and passengers alike. One of Nigeria’s leading…

Africa recorded four turboprop accidents, no jet hull loss in 2021

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

IATA urges continent to implement ICAO SARPs Crashed airlines not on IOSA registry The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released 2021 safety performance data for the commercial airline industry showing strong improvement in several areas compared to both 2020 and to the five years 2017-2021. According to the report, there is a reduction in the total number of accidents, the all-accident rate, and fatalities. At year-end 2021, some 28 African countries (61%…

Buhari approves release of $8.5m for evacuation of stranded Nigerians

Posted on March 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved $8.5 million for the evacuation of Nigerians trapped in the ongoing war in Ukraine. This was disclosed to State House Correspondents on Wednesday after the weekly virtual Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting, presided over by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Disclosing this to journalists at the post-FEC media briefing, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Zubairu Dada, said the memo raised for the…

You fixed air fares, you ‘re a cartel, FCCPC tells airlines, says action violates regulations

Posted on March 2, 2022March 2, 2022 by Wole Shadare

NCAA, Commission begins further probe, may sanction carriers Amid insistence by airline operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) that they did not fix N50, 000 base fares for a one-way ticket, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has indeed attributed the action of the carriers to price-fixing, saying detailed investigations by the commission showed glaringly that the airlines did so. Executive Vice Chairman/Chief Executive FCCPC, Mr. Babatunde Irukera in…

Aircraft lease: Kenya Airways opts for hourly rates in place of fixed cost, saves $45m

Posted on March 1, 2022 by Wole Shadare

One of the biggest airlines in Africa, Kenya Airways, has saved $45 million ((Sh4.7 billion) after it changed the lease terms on its aircraft fleet, opting for hourly rates in place of fixed costs. Kenya Airways Chief Executive, Allan Kilavuka, said the airline reached a deal with lessors in 2021 to only pay when they fly leased aircraft. The deal saved the airline billions, switching from paying for idle aircraft during the year affected by…

NAMA seeks SMS implementation to reduce crashes

Posted on March 1, 2022March 1, 2022 by Wole Shadare

Africa targets 50% reduction in fatal accidents The Acting Managing Director, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr. Matthew Pwajok called for the implementation of the Safety Management System (SMS) to reduce aircraft crashes in the country. He told Aviation Metric that the safety policy should be in line with the regional policy saying that safety should be the number one priority in the aviation sector. According to him, every organisation must have a safety policy, hinting…

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