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NSIB Bill ‘Ill Re-Inforce Safety In Modes Of Transportation-Olateru

Posted on November 21, 2020November 21, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Accident Investigation Bureau Nigeria (AIB-N) has once again called for the establishment of the Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), an independent unified body charged with the responsibilities of carrying out investigation of occurrences involving all modes of transportation with the aim of promoting and enhancing safe transportation in Nigeria. Speaking during the public hearing on amendment bills for Civil Aviation Acts organised by House Committee on Aviation, the Commissioner of the Bureau, Akin Olateru, an…

Middle East Needs 3,000 New Commercial Aircraft Over 20 Years

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Airplanes valued as $$685 billion The Middle East will demand nearly 3,000 new commercial aircraft over the next two decades, valued at $685 billion, as the industry begins to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. That is the projection from Boeing’s 2020 Commercial Market Outlook (CMO), which predicts that over the next 20 years, passenger traffic growth in the Middle East will increase by an average of 4.3% per year, above the global average of 4%…

Nigeria May Review Foreign Airlines’ Multiple Designation Policy

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Operators Seek Help To Tackle Aviation Sector Woes Nigerian airlines can now heave a sigh of relief as the House of Representatives Committee on Aviation has begun an inquest into multiple designations of foreign airlines into many airports in the country. To become effective, Nigeria may have to renegotiate its Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with over 80 nations. The legislators stated that the new civil aviation bills before the National Assembly would tackle…

Airlink Launches New Route Connecting Tanzania With South Africa

Posted on November 18, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline, will reconnect Tanzania with South Africa when it launches its first scheduled passenger flights between Dar es Salaam and Johannesburg on 01 December 2020. Airlink is excited looking forward to establishing direct services – and flying its brand new colours – on this new route for us between Tanzania’s capital and Johannesburg. The two cities enjoy special historical, significant political and economically vital commercial bonds as regional trading…

How To Reposition Aviation Sector By Reps Speaker

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Wole Shadare

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Femi Gbajabiamila has expressed the determination of the House of Representatives to continue to support legislation that would reposition the aviation industry for greater efficiency. The Speaker stated this on Tuesday while declaring open the three-day public hearing on six executive Bills seeking to amend certain aspects of the civil aviation Acts. He described the public hearing as an import law making process that affords the members of…

Ugwuanyi welcomes Dana as carrier begins daily flights to Enugu

Posted on November 17, 2020 by Wole Shadare

One of Nigeria’s recognizable airlines, Dada Air has made good its promise as it began flight services to the Akanu Ibiam International Airport on Tuesday. The management of the airline made up of its Accountable Manager, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo and spokesman, Mr. Kingsley Ezenwa were received by the Enugu State Governor, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi when they paid a courtesy call to him when they arrived coal city. Ugwuanyi, while receiving the management team said, ”we are…

Just In: FG Lifts Ban On Air France, KLM, Lufthansa

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Qatar gets Abuja nod Ministries working to re-open P’H, Kano, Enugu airport to int’l flights The Federal Government has lifted flight ban on Air France, KLM and Lufthansa German Airline. The three airlines can now resume flight services between Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt to Lagos according to Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika who made the announcement via his verified twitter handle @hadisirika. This is coming as the Minister said, the Ministry of Aviation was working with…

Airlink Connects South Africa With D.R. Congo

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Airlink, the privately-owned and independent regional airline has concluded plans to connect South Africa and the Democratic Republic of Congo when it launches its new scheduled passenger flights between Johannesburg and Lubumbashi on November 30, 2020. “Airlink is looking forward to establishing direct services – and flying our brand new colours – between the region’s important mining and minerals centres and supporting commerce, trade and tourism between the two countries,” said Airlink CEO, Rodger Foster….

N4b Bailout: A Drop In The Ocean For Airlines

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by Wole Shadare

N4 billion stimulus package for Nigerian airlines amidst existential crises confronting them remains insignificant as the carriers need more urgent financial assistance. WOLE SHADARE writes Better late than never It took too long to arrive at whether or not Nigerian airlines need bailout. The general consensus among airlines and stakeholders is that the airlines need help. That help came two weeks ago when the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced that the Federal Government had…

Minister Allays Fears As Airport Concession Gathers Momentum

Posted on November 16, 2020November 16, 2020 by Wole Shadare

Sirika lists options for FAAN workers As the concession of four major airports in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano gathers momentum, the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said workers would have the option to return to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) after a period of 18 to 24 months. The minister also said workers not required by a concessionaire shall be allowed to return to FAAN after the 18 to 24 month period,…

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