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Minister: Bill to make govt officials, contractors fly only Nigerian airlines underway

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Minister: Bill to make govt officials, contractors fly only Nigerian airlines underway

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo, on Friday vowed that the Fly Nigeria Act will see the light of the day and come to fruition under his tenure. The Minister lamented that the document which is expected to  make it mandatory for government financed air transportation of government personnel, contractors, grantees and properties to be carried by a Nigeria Air Flag Carriers has yet to materialize more than 15 years when it…

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Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

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Minister faults motion on airstrips, chides Reps to study how aviation works

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo has clarified that the responsibility of the owners of private airstrips rests with just the building of the runway and terminal building, adding the facility, after that is completely handed over to the Federal Government through the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) that controls the country’s airspace. Keyamo clarified a motion moved by a House of Representative member calling on the Minister to revoke the…

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On-board meals: Minister directs foreign airlines to patronise local catering for outbound flights

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On-board meals: Minister directs foreign airlines to patronise local catering for outbound flights

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has directed foreign airlines to patronise local caterers for on-board meals. Keyamo gave the directive in a letter — signed by H.T. Ejibunu, director overseeing the office of the permanent secretary — to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). In the letter dated October 15, 2024, the ministry said the directive from Keyamo takes effect from January 1. “I am directed by the Minister of Aviation to…

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Minister unfolds new Nigeria-UAE BASA deal

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Minister unfolds new Nigeria-UAE BASA deal

  Nigerian carriers to operate to choice airports in UAE Emirates exits left void on lucrative route, high fares   The era where Nigerian carriers are denied choice destinations in line with the Bilateral Air Services Agreement may be over as the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo unfolded details of the new air pact between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The Minister who spoke to journalists Wednesday evening at…

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Minister rules out bailout for airlines, sector, says good policies will drive growth

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Minister rules out bailout for airlines, sector, says good policies will drive growth

NCAA to wade into unresolved ticket refunds, launches portal   The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has ruled out direct disbursement of funds to help airlines cushion the many problems they face. He stated that there is no amount of money the government gives the airlines that can make them survive, explaining that what the carriers and industry need is the right policies. He reiterated that it is the kind of policy…

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Air Maroc makes emergency landing, Minister condemns treatment of Nigerians

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Air Maroc makes emergency landing, Minister condemns treatment of Nigerians

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo condemned the inhuman treatment that some Nigerians have been subjected to by Royal Air Maroc In Marrakesh, Morocco. According to Keyamo, the flight took off from Casablanca and was headed for Abuja, but had to make an emergency landing in Marrakesh for some technical reasons. He however noted that the passengers, the majority of whom are Nigerians, have been left without care at the terminal and…

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Minister, Boeing sign aircraft acquisition agreement for Nigerian carriers

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Minister, Boeing sign aircraft acquisition agreement for Nigerian carriers

    Aircraft giant to offer technical support, training for operators To advance Nigeria’s aviation sector, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Boeing, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers. The signing ceremony took place yesterday in Seattle, Washington, USA, in the presence of key Nigerian aviation stakeholders, including executives from major Nigerian airlines, top management team of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and…

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Aviation won’t survive without thriving airports, says Minister

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Aviation won’t survive without thriving airports, says Minister

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has expressed concern over the country’s airport infrastructure, adding that for airports to be viable, they must have the infrastructure to support current and future demand. He further stated that without thriving airports, there can be no thriving aviation industry, hinting that airport viability is not just a priority but a necessity for any ambitious aviation business. To buttress the minister’s assertion, the Managing Director of the…

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Minister Leads Delegation to Europe For Abuja Second Runway Project

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Minister Leads Delegation to Europe For Abuja Second Runway Project

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo led a high-profile delegation to Helsinki, Finland, and Vienna, Austria, for critical factory inspections and familiarisation meetings with two of the world’s leading aviation infrastructure equipment manufacturers, Vaisala and Frequentis AG for the supply of infrastructural equipment for the construction of the on-going Abuja second runway. The delegation included the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Faruk Ahmed Umar; the Director-General of…

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Fresh diplomatic row brews as Minister writes UK over Heathrow slot, may bar BA from prime airports

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Fresh diplomatic row brews as Minister writes UK over Heathrow slot, may bar BA from prime airports

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has written to his British counterpart and lodged a formal complaint over the refusal of the British authorities to allow Air Peace to fly to Heathrow Airport. Nigeria’s flag carrier airline, Air Peace currently flies to a second-tier airport, Gatwick because of the slot system which is beyond the British authorities. This may lead to a diplomatic row if the Minister remove British Airways to…

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