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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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Minister:Why local insurance firms can’t cover big aircraft

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Minister:Why local insurance firms can’t cover big aircraft

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo lamented that many of the insurance firms in Nigeria cannot insure many of the aircraft in the fleet of Nigerian airlines. The Minister disclosed to journalists in Lagos that the lack of capacity and the high premiums by the insurance firms had led to a hike in airfares. He disclosed that the new rule of the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) is that every risk must be placed in…

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Minister executes Eze’s $2.5 million judgement, grounds Arik’s plane, airline fumes

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Minister executes Eze’s $2.5 million judgement, grounds Arik’s plane, airline fumes

The chief executive officer of Arik Air, Capt Roy Ilegbodu ( (In Receivership) has expressed shock over the grounding of one of its aircraft by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo. The reason for the action was as a result of a $2.5 million loan granted Arik’s owner, Sir Johnson Arumemi-Ikhide by billionaire businessman, Chief Arthur Eze. Eze got a Supreme Court judgment against the Arik Air founder. He was said…

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Minister overrules NAMA, directs agency to suspend navigation charges

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Minister overrules NAMA, directs agency to suspend navigation charges

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has overruled the decision of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) to raise en-route navigational charges from N6,000 to N18,000 and N54,000 per flight The Minister has directed the agency to suspend its earlier announced increase in navigational charges. This decision follows the Minister’s recognition of the current economic challenges faced by Nigerians. The Minister emphasized the need for further consultation before implementing any changes,…

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Aircraft shortage to meet growing demand fuels fare hike, says Minister

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Aircraft shortage to meet growing demand fuels fare hike, says Minister

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr.Festus Keyamo, has promised a reduction in ticket fares soon. He emphasized that, currently there is a shortage of planes by local operators to meet the growing demand for air travel thus the hike in fares. The financial difficulty faced by airlines has impacted them negatively as they have scaled down operations, and aircraft. At the same time, poor services have gone a notch higher with many passengers bearing…

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Minister, Chief of Air Staff, Farouk meet Spanish firm to enhance Nigeria’s airspace surveillance security

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Minister, Chief of Air Staff, Farouk meet Spanish firm to enhance Nigeria’s airspace surveillance security

In line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive for advancing air safety and security in Nigeria, a high-powered Nigerian delegation is currently in Spain for crucial discussions on airspace advancements. The delegation includes the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo; Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar; Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Hassan Bala Abubakar; and the Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Engr. Farouk Ahmed Umar. A statement by…

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At summit, Minister, Kuku seek visa restriction removal, highlight efforts on airport safety, touting, others

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At summit, Minister, Kuku seek visa restriction removal, highlight efforts on airport safety, touting, others

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) said recent measures taken by the agency under the leadership of its  Managing Director, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku have been justified by some issues that came up for discussions at the Wings of Change Focus Africa Conference (WOCFA) conference held  in faraway Johannesburg, South Africa this week The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo in his opening remarks at the event had earlier emphasised the need…

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Minister: SAATM provides opportunity for Africa’s air transport growth

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Minister: SAATM provides opportunity for Africa’s air transport growth

…Laments Africa’s air liberalisation slow pace  Minister of Aviation Minister and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) provides the opportunity for the African aviation industry to enhance connectivity, improve safety standards, and boost economic growth. He however lamented that that few governments have taken the steps needed for its implementation. The Minister also called for a concerted effort to address the challenges facing the African aviation industry, such as…

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Touting, begging menace at airports worry Minister, NSA, vow crack down on offenders

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Touting, begging menace at airports worry Minister, NSA, vow crack down on offenders

…Say action ruins country’s image   Worried about a high rate of extortions at most of the country’s airports, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo has promised that practical steps would be taken to holistically tackle the menace.  The Minister who expressed sadness over the prevalence rate of touts and extortionists at the country’s international airports said he had received a series of complaints from Nigerians concerning both situations, saying it was giving…

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300 firms seek NCAA’s drone approval, Minister assures support for agency

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300 firms seek NCAA’s drone approval, Minister assures support for agency

The Federal government has described the setting up of a dedicated Unmanned Aircraft Systems unit by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) as visionary and one that will aid and accelerate the country’s quest to control and coordinate the increasing numbers of the use of the technology in Nigeria. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo said the ministry will ensure the success and growth of the unit by making provisions for training and…

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