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Airlines on the precipice amid call for audit

Posted on October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Last week, the Acting Director-General of Nigerian Civil Authority (NCAA) ‘s disclosure that Nigerian airlines are not financially viable has sent a shock wave across the aviation industry. The regulatory body is simply stating the obvious that has since drawn the ire of airline operators, writes, WOLE SHADARE The grim picture The precarious state of Nigerian carriers was brought to the fore recently by no other agency than the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The…

Nigerians groan over fare hike, Air Peace jerks up one-way flight to N200,000

Posted on October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigerians planning to travel by air will pay more from next week as Air Peace said it would increase its one-way flight ticket from Lagos to Abuja to N200,000 with effect from November 1, 202. It means that a return ticket for the same route would cost as high as N400, 000; a situation that may make air travel to be out of the reach of many Nigerians. Many airlines are equally jostling to…

Apply for slots in Heathrow like other carriers, UK writes Nigeria, Air Peace

Posted on October 21, 2024 by Wole Shadare

The United Kingdom Department for Transport has told Air Peace Airlines that it is not responsible for slots at busy airports like Heathrow Airport. This may have jeopardized the airline’s struggle to force the UK government to provide it with slots at London Heathrow Airport. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo had in July threatened to banish British Airways and Virgin Atlantic to Ilorin and other remote locations if Air Peace…

Delta enhances customers’ experience, unveils cabin interior across fleet

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

A new cabin interior is on the horizon at Delta. Debuting this fall ahead of Delta’s centennial anniversary, the modern new design will bring substantial improvements to the airline’s aircraft interiors. From fresh seating materials, enhanced lighting and a renewed colour palette, to new decorative motifs and signature branding, every aspect of the cabin interior has been carefully planned and thoughtfully redesigned to elevate the travel experience. “Delta has a 100-year history of creating a…

Relief as Lagos plans to fix deplorable MMA airport access road

Posted on October 18, 2024 by Wole Shadare

At last, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listened to the harrowing pain of private jet operators, aviation agency workers and other users of the access road leading from the domestic wing of the Lagos airport to the international wing of the airport. However, worried by the negative image it has to the FAAN and the country at large, the Managing Director of FAAN Mrs. Olubunmi Kiku has expressed her joy for the…

Nigeria exits global aviation blacklist, rating up to 75%

Posted on October 17, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Nigeria has finally exited the depressing list among nations with bad records of defaulting aircraft agreement lease rentals. This came as the country has now complied fully with the Cape Town Convention on dry-leasing of aircraft by preparing and signing the Practice Direction, the country’s global rating status has once again soared higher. This time around, its rating jumped from 70.5 to 75.5 points. As a result, the Aviation Working Group (AWG), which is co-chaired…

FAAN to eliminate complex check-in procedure at airports

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

…Partners IATA The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku has emphasised that the continuous improvement of security protocols is a top priority for the agency, particularly in an evolving global aviation landscape where safety is paramount. This is coming as she called on enhanced collaboration between the authority and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to strengthen and promote the sustainable growth of Nigeria’s aviation industry. Kuku explained…

Q3 result: United records $1.3B pre-tax earnings, announces $1.5B share repurchase prog.

Posted on October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Year-to-date generated $7.2 billion of operating cash flow, $3.4 billion free cash flow United Airlines (UAL) on Wednesday reported third-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 8.7%; adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $1.4 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 9.7%. The company also achieved diluted earnings per share of $2.90; and adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $3.33, ahead of the third-quarter 2024 guidance provided at the start of the quarter of $2.75 to $3.25. To…

ATC shortage: NAMA completes proficiency checks for 339 controllers, promotion efficiency for 69 others

Posted on October 16, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Farouk lists achievements in ATC training, capacity in 10 months To tackle the shortage of air traffic controllers in the country and to replace the ageing controllers, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has conducted annual proficiency checks for 339 air traffic controllers. The proficiency tests took place between December 2023 and October 2024. The checks for the controllers were done in conjunction with NAMA and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and the promotion…

On-board meals: Minister directs foreign airlines to patronise local catering for outbound flights

Posted on October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 by Wole Shadare

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed foreign airlines to patronise local caterers for on-board meals. Keyamo gave the directive in a letter — signed by H.T. Ejibunu, director overseeing the office of the permanent secretary — to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In the letter dated October 15, 2024, the ministry said the directive from Keyamo takes effect from January 1. “I am directed by the Minister of Aviation to…

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