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“How Medview’s flight to Ilorin will give passengers more options”

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

The Kwara State Government said the commencement of flights to Ilorin by Medview Airlines would help create job opportunity and give more options to choose from people from neighbouring states like Oyo, Osun and Kogi. This was disclosed by the Secretary to the Kwara State Government, Alhaji Shola Gold Isiaka, who lauded the carrier for extending its domestic flight operations to the state. He made the commendation during a courtesy visit by officials…

Ethiopian commences international flights from Kaduna August 1st

Posted on July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Finds city suitable for operations Ethiopian Airlines today announced that it will commence scheduled international flights from the Kaduna International Airport to other international destinations in its vast global network by August 1 2017. The airline was the first to land in Kaduna after the six-week closure of Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for the repairs of its runways in April. To maximise the viability of the upgraded Kaduna Airport, the Kaduna State Government…

Is jumbo jet era coming to an end?

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

The era of super jumbo jets seems to be coming to an end. WOLE SHADARE x-rays factors that have led to a shift for smaller, twin-engine planes The era of jumbo jets seems to be coming to an end. This is due to many factors, which has made airlines to go for wide-body airplanes but not definitely the B747, which ruled the skies for over five decades and the super jumbo A380, considered to…

Omni-Blu boosts home grown talents, invests N10m on flight dispatchers

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

To boost human capital development in the nation’s aviation industry, Omniblu Aviation Limited has Omni-Blu Aviation Limited has spent N10 million in training of five flight dispatchers whom the firm has engaged. This according to a statement, follows the dispatchers’ successful outing at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) flight dispatch examinations, having already gone through the basic and advanced Flight Dispatch courses with Landover and Aeroconsult training schools. The five dispatchers are Mr….

Airlines lament bird strike menace, loses over N5bn loss annually

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

The frequent incidents of bird strikes have put the total losses incurred by domestic airline operators in Nigeria at over N5 billion annually from various airports across the country. This is coming as operators seek reduction of the crisis. Consequently, operators under the aegis of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have raised the alarm over incessant attacks of migratory birds on aircraft engines, warning that, along with other factors, the attacks may kill the…

Medview’s inaugural flight to Ilorin in pictures

Posted on July 11, 2017July 11, 2017 by Wole Shadare

US lifts electronics ban from Abu Dhabi

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Following the successful validation of security measures at the US Preclearance facility at Abu Dhabi airport over the weekend, the US Department of Homeland Security has lifted the electronic devices ban on flights between Abu Dhabi and the United States. According to a source from Etihad, “effective immediately, the removal of the restrictions allows passengers flying to the US to carry all laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices onto the aircraft, subject to…

NAMA conducts OJT for graduating AIS cadets

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Wole Shadare

In line with International Civil Aviation Standard and Recommended Practices (ICAO SARPS), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has rounded off a four-week on-the-job Training (OJT) for 48 Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) Cadets of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria. The OJT exercise which took place at designated airports in Lagos and Kano centres is part of the critical requirements for the cadets to attain certification by NCAT as full AIS Officers. …

Controllers seek quick fixes for abandoned taxiway, old radar facilities, others

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Wole Shadare

Chides airline operators over unremitted charges Air traffic controllers under the aegis of Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) have called on the Federal Government to urgently fix the Lagos airports central taxiway which they said has been abandoned for more than a decade. A taxiway is a path for aircraft at an airport connecting runways with aprons, hangars, terminals and other facilities. They mostly have a hard surface such as asphalt or…

ICAO, Singaporean team arrive for work on Nigeria’s accident investigation lab

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Wole Shadare

AIB boss defends new funding for agency How fund paucity stalled release of 35 accident reports A team from the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and the Singaporean aviation authority led by Michael Toft and Mr. Caj Frostel have arrived in the country to assist AIB in the technical evaluation of its Flight Safety Laboratory and capacity development. The team is expected to commence work tomorrow on the multi million naira laboratory…

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