Nigerian carriers

Experts: Nigerian carriers in dire straits, need urgent assistance

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Experts: Nigerian carriers in dire straits, need urgent assistance

Some experts have taken a holistic look at the industry and came up with a verdict that the aviation industry in Nigeria needs urgent rescue to get out of its precarious situation. Aligbe Aviation consultant and the Chief Executive Officer of Belujane Consult, Mr Chris Aligbe while featuring alongside other analysts, Mr Toni Ukachukwu and the Secretary General of Aviation Round Table (ART), Mr Olumide Ohunayo on a television programme at the weekend said Nigerian…

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IATA: Nigerian carriers can’t compete with poor infrastructure, high operational costs 

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IATA: Nigerian carriers can’t compete with poor infrastructure, high operational costs 

…Says govt clued, understands value of aviation to growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has maintained that Nigeria’s two biggest airports, the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja boast the record of aerodromes with the highest cost operation for airlines. The Vice-President IATA for Africa and Middle-East, Kamil Al-Awadhi who spoke to Aviation Metric at the just concluded IATA 80th Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), said this is made…

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Airbus to facilitate access to aircraft financing for Nigerian carriers

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Airbus to facilitate access to aircraft financing for Nigerian carriers

Tells operators to cater for local market   Aircraft maker, Airbus said it is committed to working closely with Nigeria to explore innovative solutions, seize opportunities, and capitalise on the potential of Nigeria. Airbus’ Vice-President of Sales, Africa, Hadi Akoum in an appreciation letter to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo dated March 20, 2023, stated that in the upcoming weeks, the company will diligently follow up on the pivotal topics…

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Foreign airlines shun codeshare deal with Nigerian carriers

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Foreign airlines shun codeshare deal with Nigerian carriers

….Europe, US, Middle East scamper for strong African operators   African airlines are reaping the benefits of collaboration as they tend to leverage the wings of other carriers to extend their operations. A recent codeshare agreement between Kenya Airways and Virgin Atlantic is opening a vista of opportunities to both airlines just as Nigerian carriers are stuck in one place as they are yet to strike a codeshare deal with any of the big carriers…

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Aeropolitics: Grim future, landmines for Nigerian carriers

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Aeropolitics: Grim future, landmines for Nigerian carriers

It is almost taken for granted that Nigerian airlines cannot operate international destinations for a long time. This is supported by the fact that many have tried and failed after a short time. One of the major reasons for their failure aside from poor corporate governance, poor equipment, or inadequate equipment is high-wire international aero politics. WOLE SHADARE writes that aero politics is a couch in some unforeseen landmines for Nigerian carriers Fierce battles The aviation…

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