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K-Impex airlines begins operations Q1 2022

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The country is set to add another carrier to the growing number of airlines as K-Impex airlines is set to begin air services in the first quarter of 2022. The carrier prepares to commence scheduled passenger, cargo, and charter operations across the country. The airline, according to the Managing Director, Dr. Abel Ozigi will also operate local cargo targeting perishable and nonperishable goods. He noted that insecurity and decaying road infrastructure have made the transportation…

UAE, Nigeria dialogue signal optimism over flights resumption

Posted on November 19, 2021November 19, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Emirates Airlines has said that it continues to hold dialogue with the Nigerian authorities, stressing that the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would continue to advance its dialogue with the Nigerian authorities. The airline in a statement to Aviation Metric disclosed that the latest discussions signal great optimism for a positive way forward. The carrier however denied allegations of suspension of flights from Nigeria, noting that, “We regularly update our website to keep…

ATR reaffirms leadership in regional aviation market

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Announces 29 orders, new engine series at Dubai Airshow On the occasion of the Dubai Airshow, the world’s number one regional aircraft manufacturer ATR, has once again demonstrated its commitment to setting the pace for regional aviation now and in the future. With the launch of the new PW127XT engine, ATR confirmed its strategy of offering customers the best value proposition by improving operating economics and sustainability through access to the latest innovations as and…

NiMet predicts low visibility, dust haze in the North, cautions motorists

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has predicted low weather visibility of below a thousand over some parts of the northern region on the twentieth of this month, November, 2021. The dust haze which is expected to affect the northern States such as Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Katsina and its environs originated from the Faya Largeau in the Chad Republic – a major dust haze source region for Nigeria and indeed the West African Sub-region. The…

Reps raise concern over infrastructure decay at airports, seek FG’s intervention

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

43-year-old MMIA overstretched Summon FAAN, NAMA, NCAA chiefs The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila, and Chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Nnaji Nnolim have raised concern over infrastructure decay at most of the country’s airports, particularly the Murtala Muhammed Airport Lagos. The duo called for the Federal Government’s intervention to help the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) fix the aging infrastructure at the various airports especially Lagos and Abuja which…

SAA to resume flights to Lagos, after 18 months of inactivity

Posted on November 18, 2021November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

After more than one year of inactivity, one of Africa’s biggest airlines, South African Airways (SAA) has concluded plans to resume the lucrative Johannesburg-Lagos route. The carrier plans to re-start the service on December 12, 2021. This has brought smiles to several numbers of the airline’s loyal customers who had had to travel through other connecting flights out of Lagos to Johannesburg and other destinations in Southern Africa. The carrier’s addition of the Johannesburg-Lagos route…

Dana Air begins Asaba flights

Posted on November 18, 2021 by Wole Shadare

As part of its strategic route expansion drive, One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, Dana Air, has introduced flights from Lagos to Asaba. According to the spokesman of Dana Air, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air will also commence Asaba, Abuja flights and increase frequencies on other destinations soon. ”We are expecting an aircraft fresh from maintenance abroad soon and with this increased capacity, we would introduce Asaba to Abuja flights and increase frequencies across our destinations.” ”We have a gradual route expansion program…

Ninety-five stranded Nigerians return from Libya

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

The Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The returnees were brought with the assistance of the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). They arrived at Murtala Muhammed International Airport Ikeja at about 20:18 hours on Tuesday, via Al NEMA has received a total of 95 Assisted Voluntary Nigerians who were stranded in Libya back to Nigeria. The Returnees were brought…

Afrijet order proofs African market to ATR

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer ATR has finalized the sale of three ATR 72-600 aircraft to the Gabon-based Afrijet who will use the aircraft to replace part of its ATR 72-500 fleet. From the second aircraft onwards, these ATR 72-600 would be equipped with the latest generation P&WC engine, the PW127XT-M, which delivers increased efficiency and burns less fuel. The deal is further proof of the ATR’s effectiveness at growing regional routes and networks, thanks to its cost-effective operations. …

ART backs Reps, says multiple security checks erode Ease of Doing Business policy

Posted on November 17, 2021 by Wole Shadare

Aviation sector pressure group, the Aviation Round Table (ART) has backed the decision of the House of Representatives to compel a single security screening point for arriving and departing passengers at the country’s major airports. The several security checks at the airports by so many security agencies have seriously hindered the seamless facilitation of travelers and done incalculable damage to the Ease of Doing Business in the country. President of ART, Dr. Gabriel Olowo told…

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