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NAMA boss charges ATSEPs on solutions to 5G challenges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 29 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The managing director of the Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) Engr Tayib Odunowo, has challenged engineers in the organisation to think outside the box and provide inspiring solutions to the perplexing Fifth Generation Network (5G) challenges Just as he told

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Ibom aircraft acquisition: new dawn for aviation sector Onyema

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 26 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Chairman of Air Peace, Allen Onyema, has congratulated Ibom Air for the delivery of its first out of 10 aircraft it ordered from world’s largest airplane maker, Airbus. Onyema who was elated by the addition of the aircraft to Ibom Air fleet Onyena said Nigerian carriers were getting stronger and stronger […]

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Keyamo, govs, aviation agencies’ heads to grace NACAN’s 10th AGM

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 22 November 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The National Air Traffic Communicators’ Association of Nigeria (NACAN) will hold it’s 10th Annual General Meeting / Conference Wednesday, 29th November 2023, at Bristol Palace Hotel, Kano. In a statement issued by the President of NACAN, Alhaji Rabiu Mohammed Sani, the theme of the conference is ‘Modernizing Airtraffic

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Follow airport master plan to avoid further distortion, Expert charged FAAN

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO A former managing director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Dr Oluropo Owolabi, has advised the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to follow the master plans of airports in the country to avoid distortions Dr Owolabi who made this call why reacting to the current distortions across airports […]

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How foreign airlines may be violating Bilateral Air Services Agreement

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 November 2023 0

…We’ll look into the anomaly,says Minister By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Following the disclosure that some foreign airlines bring two-way meals into Nigeria, some industry stakeholders consider the action a violation of the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The Chairman, Board of Directors of Sky Chefs Things Remembered Nigeria Limited, Mrs. Adeola Omikunle, during

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Nwuba proposes innovative revenue approaches for NAMA amid economic challenges

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The president of Aircraft Owners Association of Nigeria, Alex Nwuba has recommended creative revenue approaches for Nigeria Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) amidst the current economic landscape. Speaking at NATCA’s assembly, Nwuba highlighted the challenge of cost recovery despite increasing air traffic post-COVID-19. Amidst technological shifts,

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Arik Air bags NATCA’s meritorious service award

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Arik Air, has baged the meritorious service award as well as the Best Airline of the Year 2023 by the Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (NATCA) at the latter’s 52nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Golden Tulip Hotel, PortHarcourt The award, presented by the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s (NAMA) Director of […]

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NUATE election: I will a restore worker’s confidence- Popoola

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO A contender for the post of the National president of the National Union Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Comrade Lanre Popoola says, he will build and restore worker’s confidence by embarking on aggressive enrollment of workers back to the union. Speaking with aviation journalists on his bid to contest for the President of […]

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Air Peace granted permits for UK flights, seeks govt support

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Barr. Allen Onyema, Chairman, Air Peace says, the airline has successfully secured the Foreign Carrier Operator Permit (FCOP) and Third Country Operator Permit (TCO-UK) to fly into the United Kingdom. These two permits allow airlines from other regions to fly to Europe and to operate to the UK. According to Barr. Onyema, […]

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Prioritising aviation will eliminate airline remittance blockages-Olowo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 1 November 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The President of Sabre West Africa and former President of Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI), Dr Gabriel Olowo, says the huge foreign exchange that could be generated if government makes aviation a priority would help to check the problem of airline remittance blockage. In his opening remarks as Chairman at the […]

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Employment racketeering soars in aviation as 6000 workers employed in 8yrs

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 October 2023 0

BY CHUKUEMEKE IWELUNMO A former general secretary of the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) Comrade Olayinka Abioye, has hinted that more than 6000 people must have been brought into the aviation system in the last eight. According to Abioye, this simple matter is known as Employment or Recruitment of various shades of elements […]

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Keyamo woos investors negotiates United Airline’s direct flights from Houston

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 October 2023 0

BY CHUKUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN, has made efforts to attract investors to Nigeria’s aviation industry, just as he disclosed that talks are at an advanced stage between Nigeria and United States of America (USA) over resumption of direct flights from Huston. Keyamo, who was on a working […]

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Omni-Blu AOC: Olateru duly resigned before appointment with government from company–NCAA DG

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 October 2023 0

Director general, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt. Musa Nuhu, has said that the documents provided by the management of Omni-Blu aviation show that the Director General of Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru, duly resigned from the company before taking up appointment with government. The NCAA DG spoke at the launch of […]

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Ibom Air joins regional competition with flight operations

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 18 October 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo, and Isaac Job Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned airline, has commenced regional flight operations from Lagos to Accra. The inaugural flight took off at 7:00 am (WAT) Tuesday from the Murtala Muhammad Airport Ikeja offering travellers a new gateway to explore the vibrant West African region. This strategic expansion aligns with […]

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Why Nigerian govt must protect domestic airlines-Olowo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 15 October 2023 0

Dr. Gabriel Olowo, the Chairman, Sabre Technology in this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, spoke on aviation development 63 years after independence, the foray of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) into the Nigerian aviation industry and others. Excerpts: Sir, recently, Nigeria celebrated its 63rd independence anniversary, what is your assessment of the

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Aviacargo team visits Addis Ababa, Nairobi airports

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 September 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo A team of Aviacargo business in Nigeria led by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Kabir Mohammed has visited leading air cargo airports in Africa to benchmark their services. Kenya currently leads Africa in Air Cargo Business while Nigeria is ranked fifth. The Aviacargo Roadmap committee was […]

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Airbus nominates new commercial aircraft business CEO

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 September 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Airbus is announcing a leadership evolution in the Executive Committee, establishing a dedicated head at the helm of the Commercial Aircraft business. “Since 2019, the leadership roles of Airbus and its Commercial Aircraft business have been combined, providing alignment and speed of execution during a period of multiple crises and change. Airbus

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Ibom Air begins regional operations October 17

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 September 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Come October 17, Ibom Air will start daily flight services to the Kotoka International Airport, Accra, after revealing plans it will expand its flight network to West and Central Africa. The Akwa Ibom State Government owned airline, looking to broaden its horizons said Accra has become the first of its planned seven […]

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AWA marks 11th anniversary, unveils expansion plans

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 September 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Africa World Airlines (AWA) has celebrated its 11years of operations across its networks. As part of the anniversary celebration, which was themed on awarding passengers for their loyalty, there was a ‘lucky dip’ organized at the departure halls across its operated networks of Accra, Kumasi, Tamale, Takoradi, Lagos and Abuja. The lucky […]

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Keyamo woos investors to the aviation sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 27 September 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, has advised both foreign and local investors to take advantage of Nigeria’s huge population, traffic and thriving aviation market, to invest in the sector. Keyamo, who spoke at the Africa International Trade Exhibition (AITE 2023), at Hilton Hotel, Midtown, New York, USA, […]