MMA2 presents free flight ticket winner

MMA2 presents free flight ticket winner

Chief Executive Officer of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Lagos, Captain Jari Olubunmi Williams (left), presenting a free flight ticket to the first winner of MMA2 mobile application promo, Ms. Anuoluwapo Olopade, a lawyer, in Lagos recently. Tickets for the promo were supplied by Dana Air.  

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Tourism: Quickest way to restart economy- NANTA boss

Tourism:  Quickest way to restart economy- NANTA boss

*Laments airlines’ exit, job losses *Rwanda Air loses $20 million in five months on “unforced errors”   For Nigeria to quickly get out of recession, the government has been told to harness the potentials in the tourism sector. The disclosure was made by President, National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA) Bankole Bernard at a media parley in Lagos. He stated that tourism is the largest portfolio from which it can bounce back rapidly if…

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NIGAV to honour aviation stakeholders, journalists

NIGAV to honour aviation stakeholders, journalists

As the year comes to end, the aviation industry like other sector begin to wind down and take stock in all the activities that trailed the industry throughout the year. Though besieged by various operational challenges ranging from poor supply of aviation fuel to continue devaluation of the naira, the industry has staggered on, with thanks to dedicated aviation workers who have continued to upheld best industry practices.   To recognise and motivate personnel of the aviation industry, FCIInternat ional ltd, the pioneer of Nigeria Aviation development promotion…

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Demand for air travel rises in Nigeria despite recession

Demand for air travel rises in Nigeria despite recession

*We are not stopping flights-Delta Airlines Air travel demand from Nigeria has begun to rise marginally despite economic recession that has taken a toll on aviation. Director, East and West Africa for Delta Airlines, Bobby Bryan at a media parley held in Lagos.   He stated that as a result of that, the carrier had never contemplated leaving Nigeria, saying that air travel would bounce back to what it used to be.   He further…

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Overland Airways Begins Asaba-Abuja flights

Overland Airways Begins Asaba-Abuja flights

*New Flight Stimulates Delta State’s Economic Activities     Overland Airways today began flight services from Abuja to Asaba, Delta State. The flight services was operated with Overland Airways globally renowned ATR turboprop aircraft with superior technological design for unmatched performance on short-distance flights in terms of economic reliability, safety and comfort.   Overland Airways is Nigeria’s longest-serving most consistent scheduled commercial airline providing uninterrupted flight services in Nigeria over the past 14 years. With…

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‘Airlines spend N72bn yearly on aviation fuel’

‘Airlines spend N72bn yearly on aviation fuel’

 The estimated cost of over N72 billion spent by airlines yearly have been described as humongous, leading to call that the Federal Government should urgently help the carriers to stem the tide of high cost of aviation fuel. Aviation security consultant and former Commandant, Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos, Group Captain John Ojikutu (rtd), said for instance, Arik Air, Nigeria’s largest airline by fleet size, consumes about 500,000 litres of Jet A1 daily at N200 per…

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Ethiopian Graduates 322 Aviation Professionals

Ethiopian Graduates 322 Aviation Professionals

Africa’s most profitable airline, Ethiopian Airline has graduated 47 pilots, 92 aviation maintenance technicians, 50 cabin crew and 133 marketing professionals in a graduation ceremony held at Ethiopian Headquarters on November 17, 2016.  Ethiopian Aviation Academy is said to be the largest aviation academy in Africa with a full International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Trainer Plus Member and International Air Transport Association (IATA) authorized global training center. Group CEO Ethiopian Airlines, Mr. Tewolde GebreMariam congratulated…

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Albakri replaces Dabbas as IATA new Regional Vice President for Africa & Middle East

Albakri replaces Dabbas as IATA new Regional Vice President for Africa & Middle East

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Muhammad Ali Albakri will join IATA as Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East (AME). Albrakri’s appointment is effective January 1, 2017 and will be based in the IATA regional office in Amman, Jordan. IATA’s Director General and CEO., Alexandre de Junaic said, “Muhammad Ali Albakri is stepping into a critical role at IATA. Africa and the Middle East are among the fastest growing markets for…

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Can Nigeria airlines adopt low cost model?

Can Nigeria airlines adopt low cost model?

Nigerian carriers are adopting fresh strategies to remain in business amid excruciating pain occasioned by recession. One of these strategies is applying the low-cost model, but the question is, how low can they go? WOLE SHADARE asks Recession takes toll The current recession in Nigeria is ravaging businesses, as it is taking a huge toll on everybody with attendant job losses and uncertainties. Aviation forms part of the economy and any negative effect on it…

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Nigeria’s Aliu re-elected President of aviation highest body

Nigeria’s Aliu re-elected President of aviation highest body

*Nigeria assures international community Nigeria’s Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu made Nigeria proud as he was re-elected President of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), the highest global aviation regulatory body. He is to serve for another three  years at the apex aviation body.  The first tenure of Aliu commenced on January 1, 2014 and will continue until December 31, 2019. Prior to his election, Dr. Aliu served as the Representative of Nigeria…

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