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Poaching: FG begins CCTV installation at airfields

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Expert lauds move The Federal Government has concluded plans to install Close Circuit (CCV) Cameras at many of the international airports, particularly at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The CCTV cameras are to be installed at the airfield and holding area near the threshold where aircraft take-off. There are also indications that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) may overhaul the entire security architecture of virtually all the airports to guarantee security. The installation…

IATA DG seeks reforms in aviation infrastructure challenges

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

US, China, Europe’s navigation services struggle with efficiency Pax charges on one-way ticket doubled in decade The Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of International Air Transport Association (IATA), Alexandre de Juniac said there is the need for reform in tackling aviation infrastructure, adding that the sector is headed for infrastructure crisis. In a post on his Blog, he expressed worry that many of the world’s airports are operating at or beyond their design capacity, stressing that…

Aircraft to transport A350XWB wings, BelugaXL rolls out in Toulouse

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Next-generation super transporter, one of largest aircraft in existence The first structurally complete airframe for the new BelugaXL rolled out from its assembly hangar in Toulouse, France this month. Once operational, a fleet of these next-generation airlifters will be used to transport completed sections of Airbus aircraft among the company’s European production sites and to its final assembly lines in France, Germany and Spain. The BelugaXL is one of the most voluminous aircraft in existence,…

Aero’s aircraft repair facilities may save local airlines $20bn

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Aero Contractors completion of a C-Check of one of its B737 aircraft last week could be the beginning of good things for airline operators as the facility could help save Nigerian airlines over $20 billion in offshore maintenance. Managing Director of Aero, Captain Ado Sanusi, said that the aircraft would be rolled out of the hangar this week, stressing that he was satisfied with the capacity that the organisation has built, highlighting plans to build…

Improved air safety in Nigeria, others brighten global aviation

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Many people all over the world still fly with their hearts in their mouths because of fear of plane crash. But the impeccable global aviation safety and over five years of accident-free in Nigeria’s aviation sector and the recent verdict that 2017 was best year ever for aviation safety will rekindle hope in the sector. WOLE SHADARE writes Best year ever In a year when more people flew to more places than ever, 2017…

Dana Air among top 50 Brands in 2017

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Wole Shadare

Partners IdeasHouse on in-flight sampling For its innovations, CSR, popularity, National spread and online engagement, Dana Air, a subsidiary of the Dana Group of companies has made the list of top 50 brands 2017 for the 3rd time consecutively, at the Brands Nigeria Leadership Forum held recently at Oriental Hotels, Lagos. According to the CEO of Top 50 Brands Nigeria, Mr Taiwo Oluboyede, Nigeria is becoming more attractive to investors across the world inspite of our…

Capacity building: AIB to host BAGAIA accident/incident report training

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

·To train 20 of the Bureau’s safety investigators Capacity building in the aviation industry has received a boost as Nigeria’s Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) has concluded plans to host a meeting of the Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) on a four day aircraft accident/incident report writing course slated for January 16-19, 2018. The training is an offshoot of the Second meeting of the BAGAIA Commission which was recently held between December 13 to…

Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

New evolution with longer range and higher capacity Airbus has completed assembly of the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) at its facilities in Hamburg. The aircraft powered by CFM Leap-1A engines will undergo ground tests prior to its scheduled first flight in the coming weeks. First delivery of an A321neo ACF to a customer is scheduled for mid-2018. The A321neo ACF is the latest addition to the successful A320 Family. By applying modifications to the…

SAA increases capacity to Mauritius

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

From January 8, 2018, South African Airways (SAA) disclosed that it would operate wide-body aircraft on its Johannesburg-Mauritius route. According to the carrier, the Airbus A330 generation aircraft will offer a two-class cabin configuration, with increased seat availability. Business class will range from 36 to 46 seats and economy class from 186 to 203. The A340-300 has 38 seats in business class and 215 in economy class. SAA currently serves the Johannesburg-Mauritius route with an…

$500m Lagos, Abuja airport terminals in limbo

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Wole Shadare

…defective structure, funds hamper project Fresh facts have emerged on why the four international airport terminal in Lagos, Abuja, Port-Harcourt and Kano may not be able to meet the February deadline earlier slated for their commissioning. The $500 million project, Woleshadare.net gathered, has remained in limbo for over four years and had four times not met the deadline for use by the public, except for the skeletal services going on there. Despite the prospects, which…

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