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AON re-elects Capt Meggison as chairman

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2017 0

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has elected new executives to steer its affairs for the next two years. Sir Nogie Meggison, the Chief Executive Officer of Jedidiah Air (JedAir), was returned as Chairman for a second term in office. Alhaji Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, Chairman of Azman

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The man, Akin Olateru, new AIB Commissioner

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2017 0

Akin Olateru is the new Commissioner, Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). He is a multitalented, resourceful Aviation industry professional with vast Airline and Business Aviation management expertise. His industry experience and pedigree acquired in more than 27 years’ versatile work exposure crisscrosses the aviation industry in the United Kingdom, Europe and Nigeria at

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AVSEC expert seeks innovative upgrade of Nigerian international airports

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2017 0

The Chief Executive Officer of Eden and Mcwhit Aviation Security, Dr. Naima Fraser, has advised the Federal Government to upgrade Nigerian airports in order to be compliant with the ICAO and IATA regulations for aviation security. This, according to her, was necessary for view of increasing global terrorism and to achieve a global airport security […]

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Aviation unions petition Buhari over Abuja Airport closure

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2017 0

The Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) and the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) have petitioned President Muhammadu Buhari over the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja. The union in an open letter to President Buhari,

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Aviation workers welfare my priority … Ilitrus

Ihesiulo Grace 18 January 2017 0

A prominent union leader and the current national vice president of Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigerians ATSSSAN, Comrade Ahmadu Ilitrus, has said that the welfare of aviation workers in the country will be accorded priority to ensure enhanced productivity in the sector. Ilitrus who made this known in an interview with journalists […]

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Abuja Airport: Aviation, Transportation Ministers Appear Before Senate

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2017 0

The Minister of State for Aviation, Mr Hadi Sirika and the Minister of Transportation, Mr Rotimi Amaechi, have appeared before the Senate on Thursday, to explain the reason for the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport, Abuja. The Senate invited both ministers on Thursday to explain the reason for the closure and rather […]

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NANTA canvasses second runway for Abuja airport

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2017 0

The National President of National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), Mr Bankole Bernard, has called for the commencement of the Abuja Airport second runway project. He made the call while speaking with journalists in Lagos, on Abuja Airport runway closure, the issues surrounding the closure and the position of NANTA as a body representing […]

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ATSSSAN National Presidential race hots up

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2017 0

One time National Vice President of the Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Comrade Chukwu Emmanuel, has promised to engage aviation stakeholders and other unions in developing human and infrastructural capacities for the industry. Comrade Emmanuel made this known while declaring his intention to run for the National Presidency of ATSSSAN

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Budget Minister applauds FAAN on improved MMIA arrival hall

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2017 0

The Minister of State, Budget and National Planning, Mrs. Zainab Ahmed, has expressed her satisfaction with the state of the arrival hall of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, MMIA Lagos, commending Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) for a job well done. Mrs. Ahmed made the remark yesterday at the airport in Lagos during her […]

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Sirika wants Open skies to grow Africa’s aviation

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2017 0

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said that for the aviation industry to be transformed in Nigeria in particular and Africa in general, the principle of Yamoussoukro Decision whose focus is the liberalization of the airspace, should be made sacrosanct. He said the open skies concept has helped the European nations to develop […]

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AVIATION: FAAN explains power outage at MMA Lagos

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2017 0

Owing to a sudden embarrassing situation at the Mulrtala Mohammed International airport Lagos recently, that botched several aircraft landing,The Minister of State Aviation, Hadi Sirika has disclosed government effort to improve on electricity and fully address power outages in all the Nigerian Airport with 2017 budget, as part of its re-branding programme. the menace of

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NCAT -AVIATION MINISTER RUES LEVEL OF DECAY, PLANS TO UPGRADE INSTITUTION

Ihesiulo Grace 9 January 2017 0

***AS RECTOR ALLEGES GOVT. NEGLECT Minister of state for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has said that there is an urgent need to upgrade the standard of the Nigeria Collage of Aviation  Technology (NCAT) Zaria, as part of the efforts of government aviation sector turn around maintenance to meet international standard. Senator Sirika, revealed this while […]

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Weak aviation regulatory agency, poor infrastructure killing Nigeria aviation -Experts

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2017 0

A former director flight operations with the liquidated Nigeria airways limited, Captain Dele Ore has identified weak aviation regulatory agency as one of the reasons for the gradual collapse of aviation in Nigeria. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Daily Times in Lagos, Capt Ore noted that the country inherited a historical problem, very poor […]

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Nigeria plans Aviation University

Ihesiulo Grace 8 January 2017 0

Nigeria plans to establish an aviation university to promote research, development and production of high level manpower. Aviation minister Hadi Sirika revealed the plan on Saturday after a familiarisation tour of the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) in Zaria, Kaduna State. “The aviation university will be different from NCAT; the university will be fully

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Nigeria aviation security to bear arms

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2017 0

Nigeria has approved that the Aviation Security personnel should bear arms to enhance security of passengers and installations at the airports. The Minister of State for Aviation, Mr. Hadi Sirika, unveiled on Wednesday at the end of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting which was presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari. He said his ministry […]

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Nigeria’s Aviation in 2017

Ihesiulo Grace 4 January 2017 0

Events in Nigeria’s aviation industry in 2016 are, no doubt, determining factors of the outcome and expectations in the industry in 2017. First is the expected improvement of passenger traffic which was heavily hampered by the stoppage of flight operations by many domestic airlines in the previous years. For instance, Aero Contractors, FirstNation, and others stopped […]

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FG thumbs up Nasarawa State cargo airport

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2017 0

In it plans to revamp the Nigerian economy through the building of functional ports in the country, the Federal Government of  has assured the government and people of Nasarawa State of its 100 percent support.This assurance was given Tuesday January 3 2017 when the Governor of Nasarawa State,  Tanko Al-Makura paid courtesy visit to the […]

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Revenue loss looms over Abuja airport closure

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2017 0

Ahead of the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport runway, Abuja for repairs in February and March, there is a looming loss of revenue by the aviation sector. Concerned stakeholders, who faulted the alternative provisions that include diversion of traffic to Kaduna airport, said the move would bring much discomfort to air travellers […]

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Nigeria aviation gets world safety rating

Ihesiulo Grace 2 January 2017 0

Nigeria has been rated among the world leaders in aviation safety, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) , said on Monday. NCAA’s General Manager (Public Relations), Mr Sam Adurogboye, said in a statement on Monday that the country climbed to Level three State Safety Programme (SSP) Implementation Process. With the rating, Nigeria has joined countries […]

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Relief as Medview passengers get left-over baggage

Ihesiulo Grace 29 December 2016 0

Passengers of Medview Airline whose baggages were left behind in London recently got them back courtesy of the airline yesterday. In addition, the Management of the airline offered compensation to the affected passengers in form of travel coupons for their next travel plans. The Medview Airline passengers’ ordeal started on December 19, 2016 when London’s Gatwick […]