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*Cites dwindling traffic for action   Spain’s national airline, Iberia Plc has attributed dwindling passenger traffic to its suspension of Nigeria’s route as the carrier said it would stop operations in and out of Nigeria, effective May 12, 2016. In a letter to its trade partners, Regional Commercial Manager of the airline, Mr. Kola Olayinka, made available to New Telegraph stated that it was a tough decision that had been taken by its head office…

…Partners more Banks for Book on Hold Nigerian flag carrier airline, Dana Air, has introduced more point of sales and contact centres for customers in Accra. This is aimed at ensuring accessibility and seamless process of ticket booking and payment.  The airline is also in talks with four more banks for its Book on Hold payment option. Speaking on the development, Dana Air’s Accountable Manager, Mr. Obi Mbanuzuo, said the airline strategically opened the offices…

The federal Government has concluded plan to appoint a new Director-General for the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). This is coming on the heel of administrative irregularities in the assumption of duty on appointment ‎of the current Director General. The Ministry of Air transportation in Abuja alleged that the current Director-General did not resign his former appointment as career Civil Servant with the federal Government seconded to the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB).   A source…

 The continuous signing of Bilateral Air Service Agreements (BASAs), by the Federal Government with several foreign countries among several other unfavourable policies would continue to hamper growth of the airline sub-sector in the country. Also, the lack of sufficiently trained and type-rated technical personnel in the nation’s aviation industry would incessantly give rooms for expatriates to take over the jobs of local people. These were the views of the immediate past President, Aviation Round Table,…