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  *Staff issued with redundancy letters *Airline grapples with challenges     Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Aero Contractors has concluded plans to sack 60 per cent of its workforce occasioned by mounting personnel costs according to the managing director of the airline, Capt Ado Sanusi. The management of the airline said in a statement today that during the week, letter of redundancy which affected about 60 per cent of its workforce were issued.    Sanusi…

 Nigerian travellers are to enjoy a raft of attractive fares as Emirates Airlines has given special discount to their customers to select destinations for a limited time only. The value for money promotion which offers 35 percent off the Economy class tickets and 40 percent off the Business Class tickets is available on selected return Economy Class and Business Class tickets to select destinations. The sale is valid for booking between 27th March and 4th…

In its efforts to continue to delight its customers, Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline in the world, has intensified efforts to further improve the travel experience of its passengers in Nigeria and across the world. In addition to its ever-expanding route network, Kharhiv (Ukraine), Conakry (Guinea), Phuket (Thailand), Voronezh and Samara (Russia) being the latest additions of this year, the airline that flies to 296 destinations in 120 countries excels…

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (nahco aviance) and the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) have pledged to work together for the growth of the industry in general and NAHCO in particular. This commitment was made Tuesday, March 14, when the National President of ATSSSAN, Barrister Ilitrus Ahmadu paid a courtesy visit to the Head Office of the foremost ground handling Company in Lagos. Speaking at the occasion, the MD/CEO of…

The Managing Director of Dana Air Mr. Jacky Hathiramani, has applauded the efforts of the Minister of state for Aviation, Hadi Sirika and other aviation agencies for what he described as a ‘skillful execution of the Kaduna Airport as alternate to Abuja.’’   Hathirmani, while carrying out spot inspection of facilities at the Kaduna airport said, ‘considering the time and the urgent need for the Abuja airport to be closed for desired maintenance, the Minister…

By Wole Shadare Airports as connector Cities around the world are separated by physical distance, but individuals can travel relatively easily between cities using various forms of transportation. Air travel not only connects people but it connects economies to further develop the global economy. That is what the Kaduna airport has done by bringing people from all over the world together through the aerodrome. Yes, it was not supposed to be, but the desire by…

*Continues multi-billion dollar investment in the customer experience In another move to further elevate the in-flight customer experience, Delta  has partnered with globally-renowned design company Alessi to curate a modern, stylish and functional collection of  service products and tableware, which will appear in flight beginning April 1.   Delta’s serviceware enhancements are part of the airline’s multi-billion dollar investment in the customer experience that includes a cabin modernization program featuring new seats, seatback entertainment systems…

An official of Stanbic IBTC Bank, Ade Babatunde, on Monday told a Federal High Court, Lagos how Segun Agbolade, a former General Manager (Finance), Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, NAMA, allegedly defrauded the agency. Babatunde, while being led in evidence by the EFCC prosecutor, Rotimi Oyedepo, made the revelations at the resumed hearing of the case before Justice Babs Kuewumi. The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Mr. Oyedepo had led the witness as the first…

Recapitalisation and provision of good aircraft financing framework are the twin factors that would help airlines to remain strong and profitable, former Assistant Secretary General of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Mohammed Tukur, has said. He said the ability to meet these requirements would help to sustain airline’s operations for a very long time. Tukur said these in a chat with Woleshadare.net in Lagos. He said speculations of a possible merger of some domestic carriers…