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Nation’s traffic to double to 30 million  Director-General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Muhtar Usman said the country needs to urgently develop and implement short, medium and long term plans in order to partake in the projected huge global traffic.   Airlines welcome some 3.6 billion passengers in 2016. That’s about 800 million more than the 2.8 billion passengers carried by airlines in 2011. The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the…

The President of United Labour Congress (ULC) Joe Ajaero has expressed concern over the planned concession of many of the airports, saying over 90 per cent of aviation workers may lose their jobs as the Federal Government intensifies efforts to privatise the aerodromes. Ajaero made the disclosure at protest organised by the leadership of the United Labour Congress, ULC and members of Association of Nigerian Aviation Professionals (ANAP) at the Murtala Mohammed Airport (MMA) to…

Air Peace has issued over 1,000 free tickets, mobile phones and other gift items to its loyal customers and agents to mark its third anniversary. The carrier, which commenced scheduled flight operations to five destinations on October 24, 2014, said the gifts were its way of showing gratitude and rewarding the loyalty and support of its customers and agents over the years. A statement by the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema…

   The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has enjoined Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to fast track the implementation of the regulatory framework guiding the operations of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) within the Nigerian airspace in line with international best practices.   The group stated this today in a communique signed by NATCA President, Victor Eyaru and General Secretary, Banji Olawode at its 46th Annual General Meeting held in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State. The…

The first A350 operator in the Indian Ocean   Air Mauritius has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft, opening a new chapter for the Indian Ocean carrier. The aircraft, leased from AerCap, was delivered during a ceremony held in Mauritius.   The Mauritian airline based airline has chosen a very comfortable two class layout with a total of 326 seats comprising 28 in Business Class and 298 in Economy Class.   The A350-900…

  The first of three A330neo Family development aircraft to fly – MSN1795, an A330-900 variant – has landed at Toulouse-Blagnac, France. The aircraft landed at 14:10 hrs local time after successfully completing its first flight which lasted 4 hours and 13 minutes.   The aircraft was powered by the latest technology Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 turbofans.   The crew in the cockpit on board this flight comprised: Experimental Test Pilots Thierry BOURGES, Thomas WILHELM and Test-Flight Engineer…

Migrants crossing Mediterranean declined to 128,863 in 2017 Migration Enlightenment Project Nigeria (MEPN) has advised Nigerian migrants wishing to go to Libya to steer clear of the country. It stated that in view of the foregoing, migrants leaving for Libya now would be toying with their lives. The group disclosed policies aimed at reducing the number of migrants arriving in Europe across the Mediterranean Sea from North Africa, especially Libya, are trapping refugees in the…

More than one month after President Muhammadu Buhari approved N45b as severance package for over 2, 000 ex workers of Nigeria Airways, no fewer than seven ex-employees of the defunct airlines have died without reaping the fruits of their labour. Mr Godwin Jibodu Chairman, Nigerian Airways Elders Forum disclosed this to newsmen in Lagos on Wednesday. Jibodu lamented that the pensioners were wallowing in abject poverty despite serving the nation exceptionally during their time in…

  British Airways, international flag carrier in the United Kingdom, this week launched cheaper fares for travellers in Nigeria.   The fantastic offering that can be accessed via multiple promotions promises to see most of their customers enjoying great fares to different destinations; London, Europe, The Unites States and even Canada.   British Airways First class customers will enjoy fares starting from $8000 to London while World Traveller plus customers will have fares starting from…

  Airbus and Bombardier Inc. (TSX: BBD.B) are to become partners on the C Series aircraft programme. A corresponding agreement has signed.     The agreement brings together Airbus’ global reach and scale with Bombardier’s newest, state-of-the-art jet aircraft family, positioning both partners to fully unlock the value of the C Series platform and create significant new value for customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.   Under the agreement, Airbus will provide procurement, sales and marketing,…