Policy

New MMA2 slot policy to solve terminal congestion, enhance airlines performance

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New MMA2 slot policy to solve terminal congestion, enhance airlines performance

First private terminal to introduce precision-based system in Nigeria For years, the experience at major Nigerian airports during peak hours was predictable: a sea of passengers packed into check-in halls, long security queues stretching toward the entrances, and a symphony of delayed announcements echoing through the terminals. The recent rollout of the slot system at MMA2 represents the first time a private terminal in Nigeria has moved away from a first-come, first-served model to a…

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Developing Nigeria’s aviation local content policy with ‘Fly Nigeria Act’

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Developing Nigeria’s aviation local content policy with ‘Fly Nigeria Act’

Despite the pressure of globalization, the Nigerian Government is ensuring that businesses in Nigeria remain competitive. One key area that government is showing key interest in is the ‘Fly Nigeria Act’. The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo is pushing for it, stakeholders are interested in it. Time is ticking, writes, WOLE SHADARE  Local content push The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has shown serious commitment to involving huge local…

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Six aircraft NCAA’s policy won’t grow sector, IATA presents certificate to United Nigeria

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Six aircraft NCAA’s policy won’t grow sector, IATA presents certificate to United Nigeria

Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, Prof. Obiorah Okonkwo has stated that the new six-aircraft policy that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is pursuing is a way of dabbling into the business model of airlines and one that is not healthy to grow the sector. He noted that the business model of airlines should be their prerogative rather than that of the regulatory authority, stressing that the reason of flight delays and cancellations canvassed by…

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Interrogating NCAA’s six aircraft policy for start-ups, existing carriers

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Interrogating NCAA’s six aircraft policy for start-ups, existing carriers

The new six-aircraft policy of the NCAA for start-ups and existing carriers could set the stage for more problems and erode gains made over the years. Emirates which has over 400 airplanes today started with two airplanes. Ethiopian Airlines which has become a success story in Africa started with just two airplanes to have over 150 aircraft in its fleet. The new policy which is expected to commence in 2025 is anti-aviation development, writes, WOLE…

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