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    (L-R) Director of Flight Operations, Captain Adetokunbo Adekunbi; newly decorated Captains, Charles Codjoe, Akerele Olaolu, Karimu Raman, Aaaron Idhalama; and Captain Roy Ilegbodu, CEO at the decoration of four newly upgraded Arik Air Captains in Lagos.

  The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has highlighted five priorities, which are enhancement of safety efforts, improvement of intra-Africa connectivity, unblocking of airline funds, avoidance of air traffic management re-fragmentation and over-investment and ensuring that Africa has professional needs to support the industry’s growth, adding that these must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in the continent.   Aviation currently supports 6.8 million jobs and contributes $72.5 billion in…

The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited SAHCOL has again consolidated on its rising profile as the Ground Handling Company of choice in Nigeria by adding Allied Air and United Parcel Service (UPS) to her estimable list of clientele. Spokesman for SAHCOL, Basil Agboarumu said the relocation of Allied Air operations to SAHCOL took effect from October 2, 2017, making SAHCOL the official Ground Handling partner to the airline’s Ramp and Cargo operations across Nigeria. Allied…

 The Emirates Group announced its half-year results for 2017-18. The Group saw steady revenue growth and a rebound on profitability compared to the same period last year, in spite of the continuing downward pressure on margins, a rise in oil prices, and other challenges for the airline and travel industry.    The Emirates Group revenue was AED 49.4 billion ($13.5 billion) for the first six months of its 2017-18 financial year, up 6% from AED…

Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Dana would be ten years tomorrow since it started operations. So far, the carrier has airlifted 2.7 million passenger since it began operations in November 10, 2008. The carrier stated that since commencing flight operations on November 10, 2008, they are proud to have come this far, creating an exemplary model and setting the standards for a sustainable and efficient airline operation in Nigeria. “We are also proud to have flown…

Demuren laments unresolved concession disputes  The appalling infrastructure deficit at the country’s aerodromes came to the fore at a forum in Lagos, with stakeholders lamenting decrepit facilities, saying the situation has continued to deny the country of maximising its potentials in the sector. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) had equally decried the appalling state of facilities at the nation’s aerodromes, noting that Nigeria would need over $30 billion to tackle the malaise. Experts who…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged the UK Government to shore-up its international air connectivity by focusing on a cost-effective expansion of Heathrow Airport and achieving early clarity on post-Brexit issues. Brexit “In building the post-Brexit world, the prosperity of the UK will depend on the strength of its connectivity—links with Europe and the rest of the world,” said Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, in an address to the UK…

As part of efforts aimed at improving ground facilitation and enhancing safety, security and comfort of the travelling public, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has opened a new entrance to the multi-storey car park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The new entrance, situated along the Airline Services Limited (ASL)/Blue Lodge Hotel road, and which became operational today will ease vehicular traffic on the main road leading to the departure frontage. Spokeswoman for FAAN, Mrs….

  From Wole Shadare in London   British Airways’ i360 opened in 2016 in Brighton and Hove, a resort city on the south coast of England. It is the world’s tallest moving observation tower and was conceived and designed by Marks Barfield Architects, creators of the London Eye. They were approached by countless countries who wanted an ‘Eye’ but found out that a similar wheel design would not be financially viable without a suitable site…