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Ex-NAHCo workers seek inclusion in N758 billion pension bond, petition Tinubu

Posted on March 7, 2025March 7, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Former workers of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCo) have taken their plight to the Federal Government. Their plight is a direct result of the privatization exercise that took place in 2005, which left 936 of them without their one-time severance package. The group urged the Federal Government to intervene in the bureaucratic bottlenecks that have delayed their settlement. They noted that time is of the essence, as they were losing their aged members daily, stressing…

SAHCo unveils newest explosive detection machine

Posted on March 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc has unveiled its acquisition of the Rapiscan Itemiser 5X, the newest breakthrough in Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) technology. This makes SAHCO the first and only ground handling company in Nigeria to integrate this advanced system. The state-of-the-art machine will significantly boost SAHCO’s cargo screening capabilities, ensuring precise detection of explosives and narcotics—meeting crucial safety standards for both importing and exporting cargo to the United States and other Western countries….

Airport encroachment: Tackling overall safety, intrusion threat

Posted on March 5, 2025March 5, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Many of Nigerian airports are poorly fenced leading to massive encroachment into aerodrome premises. While securing an airport perimeter seems daunting, it’s completely doable, writes, WOLE SHADARE .Outside threat While this is a startling fact, it’s reality. Airports are literally the gateway to the world, and they post a high risk of intruders of all kinds including ground, vandalism, technology hacking, air, among others. Airports never sleep, and neither do the potential intruders. Surprisingly, 99% of airport security…

Delta partners luxury champagne brand Taittinger at 100 years

Posted on March 4, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Champagne pairs well with celebrations, so it’s fitting that Delta is partnering with Maison Taittinger as the airline celebrates its centennial year. Together, Delta and Taittinger combine the airline’s commitment to world-class service with the Champagne house’s legacy of luxury and craftsmanship. Marking a historic milestone for both brands, this partnership sets a new standard for in-flight hospitality during Delta’s centennial year. “Not all Champagne is created equal. Taittinger is Champagne for those who know…

‘Africa’s challenged despite potential for growth’

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

A former Assistant Secretary-General of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Alhaji Muhammed Tukur said Africa as a region, has experienced an increasing demand for air travel, driven by a rising middle class, growing international business relationships, and the increasing importance of tourism. Despite these favourable factors, he noted that the aviation industry in the continent has faced numerous hurdles such as insufficient infrastructure, safety concerns, regulatory inefficiencies, and fragmented air travel networks that often limit intra-Africa…

Omni-Blu wins appeal, gets back AOC

Posted on March 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Omni-Blu Aviation Limited has won an appeal against the decision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) revoking its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The aviation regulatory body had on January 30th, 2025 on allegations of infringement of Part 1.2.1.5 Nig.CARs. The management of the airline in a statement said, “We are pleased and relieved to announce that Omni-Blu has been cleared of any wrongdoing and its Air Operators Certificate No. OBA/AOC/12-15/002, reinstated”. It noted…

Aligbe:300% aviation ground handling charge justified

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by Wole Shadare

NCAA brokers truce, suggests 15% discount on tariff A former spokesman of liquidated Nigeria Airways and aviation consultant, Mr. Chris Aligbe has weighed in on the face-off between airlines and aviation ground handling companies over increased in ground handling charges, saying the increment was justified in view of high cost of operations and other challenges. It costs N75, 000 to handle a B737 aircraft which had been the cost for some years. The ground handlers…

Minister restores industrial harmony to FAAN over unions’ concession, wage disputes

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said it is working to resolve the imbroglio between it and the aviation unions over the alleged non- inclusion of members in the ongoing airports concession and the delay in the implementation of the negotiated consequential adjustment of the new minimum wage among others. FAAN’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Mrs. Obiageli Orah explained that the issues were presented to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace…

Despite 82% revenue increase in 2024, decrepit facilities worry FAAN MD

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Budget limitation hinders agency from implementing key projects The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has improved its revenue generation by over 100 per cent as the Managing Director of the agency, (FAAN), Olubunmi Kuku disclosed that the sum of ₦343,870,721,789.31 was generated from January to November, 2024 indicating an increase in revenue 82.5% performance which represent a positive variance of ₦155,487,786,012.29 between 2024 and 2023. The disclosure by Kuku is a cheery one…

Arik Air bags airline of the Year 2024 award

Posted on March 1, 2025March 1, 2025 by Wole Shadare

Arik Air has been honoured with the award of the Labour Friendly Airline of the Year 2024 by the Joint Consultative and Negotiating Council (JCNC), an amalgam of the four existing trade unions in the Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development. The award was presented by the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr. Ibrahim Abubakar Kana, who represented the Minister at the 11th edition of the Aviation Workers Week held…

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