Aviation

Aero boss, Sanusi decries industry’s poor growth

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The managing director of Aero Contractors, Capt Ado Sanusi says there was a very minimum growth and achievements in the aviation industry in 2024 falling short of all expectations. In an interview with select of journalists in his office, Capt Sanusi said nothing

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Waste dumping in Lagos airports environs may attract incessant bird strike

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

Multiple bird strike currently loom at the Lagos Airport – the local and international Airports – as communities around the airport dump waste in the airport, thereby, increasing chances of bird strike attacks on aircraft operating from the airports. It is worthy of note that bird strikes can sometimes result in an emergency landing or, […]

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Air Peace, ADINA partner to strengthen African trade, diaspora connections

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2025 0

Air Peace, recently solidified its commitment to fostering stronger ties between Africa and its global diaspora through its strategic partnership with the Africa Diaspora Investment Network Alliance (ADINA) Summit 2024. The event, held at the prestigious Kempinski Gold Coast City Hotel in Accra, brought together a diverse audience of African Diaspora investors, business

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Ease of doing business takes centre stage under Najomo’s leadership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 January 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO There is no doubt that the Civil Aviation Authority of any country is critical to the safety of its airspace, with its ability to maintain standards serving as the global benchmark for aviation safety. In Nigeria, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) plays this pivotal role, setting, monitoring, and enforcing safety standards […]

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NAHCO set to achieve N300bn revenue projection by 2029

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 January 2025 0

The Nigeria Aviation Handling Company Nahco aviance, has extended groundling contracts with three leading international carriers, Emirates, Turkish and Virgin Atlantic. The extension will further enable the company meet up with its projected revenue of N300 billion by 2029, a target it announced at the recent Facts Behind the Figures presentation at the Nigerian Exchange

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Aviation experts push for lower taxes to make African air travel affordable

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 January 2025 0

Director-General of Civil Aviation Authorities in Africa and policymakers in the continent are tinkering with the idea of cutting high aviation taxes and charges as they lamented that high taxes and charges are killing the African travel industry. The Gambian Minister of Transport, Works and Infrastructure, Ebrima Sillah disclosed when Overland Airways launched flight

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FAAN requires N3trn to overhaul airports, address critical infrastructure deficits

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 January 2025 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Indications are rife that the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) would need over N3 trillion to tackle many of the country’s infrastructure deficits. Without these upgrades, the industry risks continued operational bottlenecks, reduced safety margins, and diminished passenger confidence. An aviation expert and a top official of FAAN who

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Stakeholders score FAAN high as Kuku marks one year in office

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 December 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Stakeholders in the nation’s aviation industry have commended the Managing Director/Chief Executive of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku for her giants strides in just one year in office. Speaking at an event to mark Mrs Kuku’s one year in office and December edition of the MD’s quarterly […]

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Finchglow empowers trade partners with PPC webinar

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2024 0

Finchglow Travels, Nigeria’s leading travel consolidator, recently hosted the 11th edition of its monthly PartnerPlus Connect (PPC) webinar in Abuja, marking its first live event. A statement by Temilade Adu, Public Relations Manager, Finchglow Holdings, the webinar with the theme, “Fueling Your Travel Business for Growth,” brought together professionals, partners, and

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Re- elected NACAN President promises better days ahead

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The re-elected president of the National Air Traffic Communicators Association of Nigeria (NACAN), Alhaji Rabiu Mohammed Sani, has assured members of continued transparency better representation. Just as he acknowledged challenges and progress in first tenure Sani, who made this known in his acceptance speech after being sworn in for the second time

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Stakeholders laud Kuku over Abuja, Lagos airports certification

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 11 December 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The latest recertification of the two major airports, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport Abuja and Murtala Mohammed International airport Ikeja is coming almost four years after they lost the privilege due to some lapses identified by the aviation regulatory body in 2020. Though the two managing directors that had held sway at the […]

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Airport Workers Celebrate Gov. Eno on 2024 International Civil Aviation Day in A’Ibom

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2024 0

By Theresa Donatus Airport workers in Akwa Ibom State celebrated their 2024 International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO) Day at Victor Attah International Airport in Uyo yesterday, honoring the Governor of Akwa Ibom, Pastor Umo Eno, for his exceptional contributions to the state ‘s aviation infrastructure. Addressing the participants on the theme “Safe

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8 Key Reforms in the Aviation and Aerospace Sector Under Festus Keyamo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 November 2024 0

In a democracy, accountability is cardinal. Citizens often grow impatient with high expectations. After only a month in office, the Minister of Petroleum is expected to increase oil production from 1.5 million to 2.5 million barrels a day, the Minister of Power is expected to provide 24/7 electricity without raising tariffs, and the Minister of […]

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ASRTI to examine Cape Town convention’s impact on Nigerian aviation sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO ‘The Implications of The Cape Town Practice Direction on the Fortunes of Nigerian Airlines and the Economy’ is the theme of Quarter3 Business Breakfast Meeting (BBM) organized by Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), which will hold on November 28, 2024. The Honourable Minister of Aviation & Aerospace Development, Mr.

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Aviation stakeholders to converge in Kano for NATCA AGM

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) is set to hold its 53rd Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kano, with a focus on the sustainability of the renewed hope agenda in aviation. The event, scheduled to take place from November 27 to 28, 2024, at the Bristol Palace Hotel, will feature a […]

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XEJet introduces premium economy for Abuja-Lagos route

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO XEJet express had introduced a premium economy airline product out of market necessity and the airline’s growth strategy. The airline’s Abuja-Lagos-Abuja route will use its new Embraer 190 aircraft, providing premium economy comfort for travellers. During the unveiling, XEJet’s CEO, Emmanuel Iza, shared that XEJet Express represents their commitment

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AIB Ghana strengthens global safety efforts through new workshop

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation and Prevention Bureau (AIB Ghana) concluded a successful workshop on aircraft accident investigation principles. The week-long event, held at the Ghana Civil Aviation Training Academy (GATA), brought together participants from Ghana and other nations. They engaged in sessions aimed at advancing

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NCAA bans cross-crew pilots, warns airlines of sanctions

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 November 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a critical directive that prohibits licensed flight crew members from conducting cross-crew operations for multiple airlines. Captain Chris Najomo, the Acting Director General of Civil Aviation, signed this order, referenced as DGCA/26/24, and directed it to all Nigerian aircraft operators. In

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Ibom Air welcomes two Bombardier CRJ 900 aircraft

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 November 2024 0

By Orji Onyekwere Ibom Air has expanded its fleet with the addition of two Bombardier CRJ 900 next-generation aircraft, registered as 5N-CED and 5N-CEE. The formal reception took place in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, where the aircraft were received by His Excellency Pastor Umo Eno, the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State. In his remarks, […]

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Mamaj: Lagos to host pilot seminar

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 2 October 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The aviation industry is gearing up for the second Pilot Seminar, scheduled to take place on October 4, 2024, at 12pm at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority annex in Lagos. Organized by the Mentorship Academy of Mamaj Aviation Consult Limited in collaboration with the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology, this seminar aims […]