Hope rises as 21 African states sign pact

Hope rises as 21 African states sign pact

Twenty-one nations have signed the air liberation pact, an indication that a 20-year dream could come to fruition. WOLE SHADARE writes The figure is rising, signposting that the liberalisation of Africa’s sky could be a reality afterward. With 21 out of 54 African nations signing the solemn Declaration, the 20 years air pact, which had gathered dust and appeared jettisoned could actually revive air transport challenges in the continent. Protectionist measures There are many reasons…

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How we’ll turn around Arik Air, by Bani

How we’ll turn around Arik Air, by Bani

  The management of Arik Air said it has made On Time Performance (OTP) one of the cardinal objectives of returning the airline to its prime position.   Before now, the airline’s operations were marred by lack of respect for on-time departure, which affected passengers’ confidence in the carrier to take them to their destinations as scheduled.   Head of Commercial Arik Air, Tosan Bani, told Woleshadare.net that what they had done was to gain…

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EXECUTIVE ORDERS: NAMA TASKS AIRSPACE MANAGERS ON STRICT COMPLIANCE

EXECUTIVE ORDERS: NAMA TASKS AIRSPACE MANAGERS ON STRICT COMPLIANCE

  The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has charged Airspace Managers across Nigerian Airports to ensure strict and unhindered compliance to the implementation of the Federal Government Executive Orders recently issued by the Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo in their various stations.   Giving this charge in a keynote address at an enlarged management meeting with the nation’s Airspace Managers which held in Lagos, NAMA Managing Director, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu said “we must individually and…

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GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) orders 100 A320neo aircraft

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) orders 100 A320neo aircraft

Additional order shows confidence in the fuel-efficient A320neo     GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), the commercial aircraft leasing and financing arm of General Electric has signed a firm order for 100 A320neo Family aircraft at the 52nd International Paris Air Show. GECAS has selected CFM’s LEAP-X engine for all 100 A320neo Family aircraft.   This new order brings the total number of Airbus aircraft ordered by GECAS to almost 600 aircraft. Of these 220 are…

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ICAO president frets over trafficking via air carriers

ICAO president frets over trafficking via air carriers

  Smugglers net $150bn from illicit trade yearly President, global aviation regulatory body, the International Civil Organisation (ICAO), Dr. Bernard Olumuyiwa Aliu, has expressed concern over the use of scheduled air services for human trafficking. He urged airlines to train more flight attendants to help prevent human trafficking, placing cabin crew on the front line of the fight against sexual exploitation and slavery.   To underscore the seriousness of the problem, airline leaders met in…

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FG to assist airlines overcome challenges

FG to assist airlines overcome challenges

Osinbajo meets operators  Nigerian airline operators’ woes could come to an end as Acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo said Federal Government has concluded plans to assist them by addressing challenges that have hampered the growth and development of the sector, and hindered it from taking advantage of its natural geographical position as the hub for Africa.   The assistance is expected to come in reduction or harmonisation of over 35 charges levied against airlines, which they described as outrageous…

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Experts to Discuss Accident Free Aviation At 13th Akwaaba Travel Summit

Experts to Discuss Accident Free Aviation At 13th Akwaaba Travel Summit

Experts in the aviation industry in Africa will be gathering at the 13th Akwaaba African Travel Market to x-ray the successes recorded in the sector during the 2016 operational year. It was a year with Commercial Jet hull loss in Africa. The safest year in Commercial Aviation in Africa. This is against the backdrop of decades of problematic safety level in Africa. The 13th Akwaaba Africa Travel Market, Aviation Day, will be holding at Eko…

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FAAN Lists Agencies to Interface with Passengers at Nigeria Airports

FAAN Lists Agencies to Interface with Passengers at Nigeria Airports

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has listed the six agencies approved to interface with passengers at the country’s airports henceforth.  In a “Public Notice” issued, FAAN informed airlines, passengers and the general public of the new development.  The Public Notice reads: “The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria hereby serves notice to Airlines, passengers and the general public that in compliance with the provisions of the Executive Order recently approved by the Presidency, only…

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Emirates to unveil new First Class product in November

Emirates to unveil new First Class product in November

 Product offers 8 private suites Emirates today confirmed that its new First Class product will be showcased at the Dubai Air Show in November.   Making its debut on-board a Boeing 777-300ER, Emirates’ new First Class cabin will feature 6 private suites laid out in a 1-1-1 layout, compared to the existing 8 private suites in a 1-2-1 layout on its existing 777 fleet.   In addition to the entirely redesigned First Class product, Emirates’…

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