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The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority (FAAN), Saleh Dunoma, has said that in the past 12 years, passenger traffic at the airports increased from 4.4milion to 15million per annum (over 23 per cent), adding that the authority is expanding its capacity to accommodate envisaged growth.  He also said the new international terminals being constructed simultaneously in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kano and Enugu will increase capacity and improve passenger facilitation.  Dunoma stated this…

  The International Air Transport Association has boosted its commitment to improving aviation safety in Africa.  With three Nigerians already IOSA-certified and more on the line, the sector could witness enhanced safety, WOLE SHADARE writes Heeding the call   Nigeria may have heeded the call by IATA for African governments to focus on adoption and adherence to global standards to assure a safe, efficient and integrated air transport system. Connectivity is critical for African growth…

  *More passenger comfort in all classes   The A350-900 provides Lufthansa passengers with a comfortable traveling experience. With its wider cabin passengers have more room and a generous sense of space. A self-service section in Business Class provides more passenger comfort, plus new seats in economy and larger monitors. Thanks to a special lighting concept, passengers arrive at their destination feeling more rested. “We want our customers on board to feel comfortable and to…

The President of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). Dr. Bernard Aliu has stressed the need for aviation agencies in the country to imbibe the development of human capacity building. Speaking while addressing union members from Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Union of Air Transport Employees NUATE and heads of aviation parastatals in Abuja, Dr Aliu said there was need for constant training as technology was developing. According to Aliu, with…

Air travel on its own is a hectic experience; even when everything goes according to plan. So when there is the added challenge of unexpected delays or cancellations, it starts to feel more like ‘living through hell’.   In Nigeria, airlines are quick to cancel domestic flights on the grounds of factors such as extreme weather, mechanical malfunctions and workers strike actions, and this continually throws the plans of thousands of travellers in the country into disarray. Arik…

The President of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, Dr. Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu has arrived Nigeria on official visit. During this visit, the ICAO President will hold a meeting with the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa. Spokesman for NCAA, Sam Adurogboye said there are several other programmes lined up including a meeting with the stakeholders in the aviation industry. The ICAO President prior to his…