Aviation

Airlines trapped funds: FG directs CBN to reconciliation meeting 

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By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In a bid to resolve the lingering trapped airlines’ trapped funds, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed that the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) hold quarterly reconciliation meetings with a view to finding a lasting solution to a matter that has damaged the country’s

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FAAN begins gradual shut down of MMIA old terminal for overhaul

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 September 2023 0

BY Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Following the directive by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Mr Festus Keyamo to the management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to all airlines from the old terminal of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport to the new terminal, FAAN, Thursday commenced the relocation FAAN has redirected processing of […]

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Aviation: Where Rafsajani Got It Wrong Again

Ihesiulo Grace 29 August 2023 0

The lamentation about the impact of corruption on Nigeria is loud on a deafening scale. But in obsessing with corruption, there is a collective loss of sight of a more insidious evil in the polity, which is the activity of those who actively sabotage Nigeria for the benefit of foreign interests in exchange for personal […]

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Aviation safety: NCAA deploys reporting system

Ihesiulo Grace 28 August 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has deployed to stakeholders, and the general public, the national aviation safety reporting system for both mandatory and voluntary reports. The deployment was announced in All Operators Letter (AOL) referenced NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/341 dated 25th August 2025, addressed to all aviation stakeholders and the

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State govt calls for export boost through upgrade of Jos Airport

Ihesiulo Grace 25 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Plateau state government has expressed its readiness to exploit the agricultural potentials in the state to revamp agro-product export which has been lying dormant over the years. This is just as the government called on the federal government through the federal airports authority of Nigeria to upgrade the Yakubu Gowon Airport, […]

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Aviation stakeholders set agenda for Keyamo

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Stakeholders in the aviation industry have advised the new Minister of Aviation Mr Festus Keyamo to ensure that the industry witness great transformation by working with right people in the system The stakeholders want the minister to tackle myraid of problems in the aviation industry in order to bring back the glory […]

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AON leaders meet aviation minister in Abuja

Ihesiulo Grace 23 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo New Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo SAN, in Abuja received representatives of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) at a dinner in his honour moments after he was inaugurated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. Keyamo, who now takes charge of the Ministry of Aviation, was glad to receive the duo of Chief […]

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Dana air, SAHCO bag chinet aviacargo awards

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Dana Air has bagged the Nigerian AviaCargo Airline of the Year Award at the CHINET Aviation and Cargo conference held at Lagos Marriott Hotel Lagos. This is just as the Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has won the Aviacargo Export Handler of the year in Nigeria. Both awards came at this […]

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NiMet, WMO collaborate to strengthen NWP expertise

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo In a collaborative effort aimed at boosting meteorological service delivery, the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have organized a 5-day capacity building workshop on Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) and its application in climate services. The five-day workshop, with the theme Advancing the

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Stakeholders condemn designation of 15 airports as cargo terminals

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Some players at the just concluded Chinet Aviacargo Conference have described as a mere sham, the designation of over 15 airports in Nigeria as cargo terminals especially as they have no facilities to handle, store or export cargo plus their inability cater more than a flight daily Managing director of the Asaba […]

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Air fare hike will reduce passenger patronage- Ibom Air boss

Ihesiulo Grace 16 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Chief Operating Officer (COO), Ibom Air, Mr George Uriesi says, raising air fares as a result of rise in the exchange rate of foreign currencies to the naira is not an option to sustain operation but to scare away passengers. Uriesi who was responding to questions from newsmen at the just […]

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Aviation stakeholders seek enhancement of airline profitability

Ihesiulo Grace 9 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Aviation stakeholders, who were in Lagos recently to address critical issues affecting the industry, have discussed potential solutions for enhancement of airline profitability. The industry experts attended the 27th Annual Conference of the League of Airport and Aviation Correspondence (LAAC), which centered around the theme, “Aviation Industry:

Aviation Interviews

Why govt should cut aviation taxes-Capt Iyal

Ihesiulo Grace 6 August 2023 0

A Senior Special Assistant to the President on aviation matters and the current Managing Director, Afri-Air International Limited, Capt Shehu Iyal, in this interview with CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO, called for a review of taxes, introduction of tax holidays and funding of airlines in the country for better performance of the system. Enjoy the excerpts… How would […]

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Airports, airlines systems bane of travelling public

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo It has been asserted that for an average Nigerian passenger to get to his destination on time without fear of disappointment, he or she needs to buy more than one ticket. Ikechi Uko, a travel enthusiast, frequent flyer and organiser, Chinet AviaCargo Conference made this assertion while speaking on the theme: “Aviation […]

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AMCON recovers N1.6trn for Nigeria through assets sale, other

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

By Temitope Adebayo The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) said, it has so far recovered more than N1.6 trillion from its obligors through cash payments as well as sale of assets. This is as the corporation and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have been described as some of the two most important and […]

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Light aircraft on test flight crashes in Lagos as NSIB commences investigation

Ihesiulo Grace 1 August 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Nigeria Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has disclosed that it has commenced investigation into an accident involving a Jabiru J430, a light single airplane with nationality and registration Marks 5N-CCQ operated by Air First Hospitality & Tours. The aircraft is said to have about four-hour fuel endurance, prior to It dropped from […]

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United Airlines revenue up by 17.1%, hits $14.2bn in 2023

Ihesiulo Grace 26 July 2023 0

United Airlines grew its operating revenue by 17.1 per cent to reach $14.2billion in the second quarter of 2023, compared to the corresponding period of 2022. In a statement announcing the financial results, the company reported quarterly earnings per share of $3.24 and pre-tax margin of 9.8 per cent. Its net income appreciated to $1.1billion. […]

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Fuel contamination: NCAA intensifies probe, partners FAAN, NMDPRA, others to stop recurrence

Ihesiulo Grace 21 July 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Worried about the recent incidence of a safety breach where water was found in the fuel tanks of some aircraft, the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has deepened its investigation into the incident with the view to establish the root cause of it. The NCAA has also announced wide consultation with all […]

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Why accident investigation regulation 2019 is being amended-NSIB DG

Ihesiulo Grace 20 July 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Director General of Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), Engr. Akin Olateru, has said the amendments the bureau is trying to implement will help ensure that the its regulations is consistent with the Standard and Recommended Practices (SARPs). In his speech to declare open the stakeholders’ consultation on the proposed amendment of […]

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Nigeria Air: Back off national carrier, midwife mergers, get 3 flag carriers- Olowo to FG

Ihesiulo Grace 15 June 2023 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO President Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative ( ART) Dr. Gabriel Olowo amidst the accusations and counter accusations trailing the proposed Nigeria Air airline has recommended that the new government is to completely stay clear of doing direct business but rather drive the solution through private sector stakeholders. Dr Olowo gave his position