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FAAN felicitate with Keyamo, promises to ensure fulfillment of five point agenda

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BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has felicitated with Barr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development as he celebrates his 54th birthday on Sunday. A statement by Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, the Managing Director, FAAN, congratulated the

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‘Total Radar Coverage of Nigerian Airports 80% completed’

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

The vice president of Thales in charge of Civil Radars Segment, Lionel DE Castellane, over the weekend, disclosed that, the phase 1 of the Total Radar Coverage of Nigerian airports (TRACON), is set for completion by May 2024. Speaking when the minister of Aviation and Aerospace, Development, Festus Keyamo, visited France-based global air surveillance radar […]

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MMIA runway 18R: FAAN boss, Kuku assures of reopening soon

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, has stated that the reopening of Runway 18R at Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos, might happen sooner than anticipated. The runway was closed for routine maintenance in March 2023 for a planned five-week period.Unfortunately, during this time,

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Aviation Minister Keyamo Approves Date For NiMet’s 2024 Climate Prediction (SCP) Public Presentation

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 17 January 2024 0

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, SAN, has approved the date for the public presentation of Nigerian Meteorological Agency’s (NiMet) 2024 seasonal Climate Prediction (SCP). Disclosing this in his office, the Director General and Chief Executive Officer of the agency, Prof. Charles Anosike said; “The Honourable Minister of Aviation,

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AFARN wants Keyamo to address aviation industry challenges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), has urged the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo to address the challenges facing the industry comprehensively, highlighting the importance of safety compliance, infrastructure development, and human capacity optimization. In a chat with newsmen

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Aviation fuel quality: AFMAN boss wants FG to regulate marketers

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 January 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal government has been called upon not to allow non owners of Jet A1 marketers without depot sell the product to airlines at the airport in the interest of safety, normalcy and quality The Chairman of Aviation Fuel Marketers Association of Nigeria (AFMAN) Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, who disclosed this in an […]

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Air Peace commences schedule flights into Abidjan, Cotonou

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 January 2024 0

Air peace is set to launch operation into another West African route. The airline is expected to commence scheduled flights into Abidjan and Cotonou from January 22, 2024. This is another testament of the airlines management drive to connect the whole of Africa and facilitate economic prosperity in the region. On December 28, 2023, Air […]

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ANAP cautions FG over politicising positions in aviation agencies

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 January 2024 0

..Warns workers on psuedo trips BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal government has been urged to avoid politicising carrier positions in the aviation agencies in order to ensure safety and achieve civil service goals The general secretary of Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) Comrade AbdulRasaq Saidu who disclosed this in an interview with Dailly Times

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Festus Keyamo: Timely transformation of Nigeria’s aviation sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 January 2024 0

In a country where the aviation sector was once deemed untouchable, shrouded in tales of evil spirits and insurmountable challenges, a new force has emerged. Festus, the son of Keyamo, has stepped onto the scene, armed with a determination and fearlessness that sets him apart. The Nigerian aviation sector once shrouded in turbulence and whispers […]

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Aviation unions tackle Keyamo over industry appointments

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 January 2024 0

..As stakeholder expresses fear over imminent system collapse BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Various unions in the aviation sector are seriously planning a mass protest against the minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo over what they call irrelevant appointments of management staff into parastatals. Keyamo, towards the end of 2023, sacked all the

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We are prepared for regional operations but… BASL Boss

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 7 January 2024 0

Mrs Tosan Duncan Odukoya is the Chief Operating Officer Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) says the terminal has the capacity to carry out regional flights and has satisfied the checklist. But government has been foot dragging to give them the nod to commence operations ten years after […]

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S’East airports to get increased flight time to end delays 

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 December 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO  Ongoing efforts aim to extend flight times from 1800hr to 2100hrs in Southeastern airports. This is applicable to those equipped with night landing and navigational facilities to  address potential Yuletide delays. Captain Chris Najomo, Acting Director General of NCAA, shared plans to include Benin, Uyo, Enugu, and Asaba airports in the

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Air peace resumes China operations Dec 28

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 23 December 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Air Peace, is set to resume its direct flight connectivity to Guangzhou-China on December 28, 2023. This is contained in a news release issued recently by the airline’s Spokesperson, Stanley Olisa, who also stated that passengers can now fly Accra-China-Accra which is a new connection. Olisa said the resumption of flights to […]

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Aviation agencies get new directors

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 December 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo  has released the list of newly appointed Directors of Aviation Agencies. Nigerian Meteorological Agency, Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority, Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau and Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria got new directors. NiMet

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NG Eagle Soars into the skies: Inaugural Flight Set for December 10

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 9 December 2023 0

NG Eagle, the pioneering airline committed to Connecting Hearts, Empowering Dreams, and Embodying the True Naija Spirit, is eagerly preparing for its inaugural flight scheduled to depart on December 10, 2023. As the countdown begins, NG Eagle is meticulously gearing up to embark on its maiden flight. This momentous event signifies a significant milestone in […]

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ICAO, member states commit to 5% global aviation CO2 reduction by 2030

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO ICAO and member states have adopted a decarbonization framework aiming for 5% global aviation CO2 reduction by 2030. This is achievable by expanding the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Lower Carbon Aviation Fuels and other cleaner energy sources. The assemblage further seeks to support this by lowering production costs and providing

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BASL staff clinches CSR awards at SISA 2023

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The CSR Reporters, organizers of SISA 2023, has recognized Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited, operators of Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), and one of its distinguished staff members, Mrs. Nafisat Adeniran, Head of Safety, during the esteemed SISA 2023 (Safety and Wellness Awards) event they hosted. This is contained in a statement

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ASRTI to assemble stakeholders over charges, duties others at BBM

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) will hold a Business Breakfast Meeting (BBM) where aviation and allied business stakeholders are expected to discuss the exorbitance or otherwise of charges, duties and tariffs in the aviation sector. Theme of the BBM is Nigeria’s aviation Sector Charges, Duties & Tariffs : Truly Exorbitant? Keynote

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Free internet excites workers, passengers at Ibadan airport

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The provision of free Internet access through WiFi for passengers of Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport, (Ibadan airport) Ibadan, has been exciting passengers Otunba Adedeji Ojo airport manager, alongside members of staff and heads of sister agencies while commissioned the free Wifi facility facilitated by the Nigeria Communication Commission (NCC) in

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Export improvement: FAAN to develop, implement cargo bill of rights

Ihesiulo Grace 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The lingering problem of delays and multiple charges for cargo at the airport will soon be a thing of the past. This is according to the managing director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Kabir Yusuf Mohammed, who assured the Aviacargo Roadmap committee that it’s observation and recommendations will be […]