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With the return of some of its aircraft from maintenance, Med-View Airline yesterday said it will relaunch the Yola and Maiduguri routes on Tuesday, 18 December, and increase  flights on Lagos-Abuja  route, using the B737-800 NG aircraft.   In a statement by the airline’s Head of Commercial, Mr. Trevor Henry said the relaunch of its traditional routes is anchored on the re-fleeting program of the airline The number of flights on the Lagos-Abuja route will…

Globally, African airlines’ contribution to the world air travel is very minimal because they don’t have competitive edge. WOLE SHADARE writes.   Catalyst for growth The airline industry is known to be one of the biggest industries in the world. It started in 1919 immediately after the First World War (1914-1918). But it was only after the end of the Second World War that the airline industry extended and started its major expansion. More than 50 years…

British Airways have reiterated that The On Business Program is a smart way for businesses in Nigeria to manage their travel budgets. The counsel was given at an On Business Event organized by British Airways for Small and Medium Sized Entrepreneurs (SMEs) in Lagos at The Wheatbaker, Lagos. The British Airways On Business is a loyalty programme for savvy business travellers, and it is available through free membership. By registering, the On Business Loyalty Programme…

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika said the Federal Government was ready to partner with relevant stakeholders in the aviation industry in a bid to ensure the continuous safety and seamless  air navigation in the country. Sirika who made these remarks Monday while declaring open the 29th International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers Association (IFATCA) Africa and Middle East Regional Meeting at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja said government was prepared to partner with the international…

●NAMA records 700 deficits   Nigeria’s aviation market is grappling with a paucity of traffic controllers to meet growing demand, Woleshadarenews has learnt. President, National Air Traffic Controllers of Nigeria (NATCA), Victor Eyaru, told our correspondent that the shortfall meant existing controllers are overworked. Eyaru, who spoke in Lagos, said it is a worrisome development, stressing that the problem could lead to avoidable crisis if not urgently checked. This is coming despite Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)…

  The Akure airport manager, Mrs Cecilia Oguama, says passengers’ traffic has tremendously improved with the commencement of flight by Air Peace following a partnership arrangement between the airline and the Ondo State government.    Mrs Oguama, explained that before now, the airport recorded low traffic of about 20 passengers but was excited that passengers’ traffic has increased.    She said “it has increased tremendously, there was a time we were having ten, twenty but…

Felabration Organizing Committee has announced FLYBOKU as the “Exclusive Tourism Partner for Felabration 2018”. This was recently announced by the Founder/CEO of the Felabration Brand Ms Yeni Kuti represented by the Project Manager for Felabration 2018 Mr Peter Clarke during a round table meeting between the two organizations. Both FlyBoku and Felabration team have been working together to ensure a great Felabration tours experience for all guests. As part of this year’s edition of Felabration,…

Minister of State Aviation Hadi Sirika, heads of aviation agencies and over four hundred delegates will converge on Asaba, Delta state capital for the national delegates conference of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE). According to the general secretary of NUATE, Olayinka Abioye, the 10th quardrennial national delegates conference with its theme, ‘Public, private Partnership in aviation industry – Perspective from investors, labour and management’ will feature awards.  Abioye explained that past leaders…