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Aviation stakeholders host Sirika

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Aviation stakeholders across the country will Friday 23 September play host to the minister of state aviation Senator Hadi Sirika in its maiden conference. According to the conference coordinator, Mr Michael Chikeka the conference which will be held at the Sheraton Hotel will help government to address key issues relating concession, galvanising support of industries […]
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SAHCOL now handles Air France cargo operations

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Airfrance-KLM Airline has shifted its Cargo operations; import and export services to the Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited’s (SAHCOL) warehouse. The move which became effective on the 1st of September 2016, will ensure that all import shipments on Airfrance-KLM Airline flights to Lagos are to be warehoused in the SAHCOL ultra modern warehouse before clearance, […]
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Arik Air unionised

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The three leading industry unions have inaugurated their executive members in Arik Air. The ceremony, which took place at the airline’s headquarters at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, MMA, Lagos  saw hundreds of the airline’s staff joining the three available unions. The unions are the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers, NAAPE, Air Traffic Services […]
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IATA, FIATA sign new air cargo programme

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) have signed an agreement to implement the IATA-FIATA Air Cargo Programme (IFACP) to replace the existing IATA Cargo Agency Programme. The Director General and Chief Executive Officer of IATA, Tony Tyler signed for the international organisation
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Why aviation sector under-performs in Nigeria

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Nigeria’s aviation contribution to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is presently at 0.4 percent according to President, Sabre, an aviation global distribution network, Mr. Gbenga Olowo. He further described aviation in the country as a grossly underperforming sector, adding that by implication, the sector will be required to grow annually at 25/30 percent, which
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Bristow introduces new rescue helicopter

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Bristow Helicopters (Nigeria) Limited yesterday announced a new dedicated helicopter Rescue and Recovery Service (RRS) for Nigeria’s Oil and Gas industry to provide critical life-saving assistance currently not available in the country’s aviation landscape. The new service is expected to launch in August 2016. Bristow’s new RRS service complements the company’s suite of
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Arik Air gets royal endorsement

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 Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest carrier has received a royal endorsement from the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II as the foremost traditional ruler and a large entourage including some traditional rulers from the South West States of the country reaffirmed his support for Nigerian brands by flying Arik Air […]
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Finance, logistics may have stalled Nigerian’s solo flight around the world – Investigation

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Investigations have revealed that the historical first African solo flight round the world initiative tagged One Man! One Plane! One World, scheduled to have commenced since April 2016 has been stalled for about two months so far due to financial constraints and other logistic challenges. Bits and pieces of information put together and a conversation […]
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Medview takes delivery of B737-500 aircraft

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Med-View Airline has taken delivery of its Boeing 737-500 aircraft after undergoing a comprehensive check in faraway Estonia. The arrival of the aircraft puts the number on its fleet at six while the new aircraft was immediately deployed for its Accra operations on Sunday. The Managing Director /Chief Executive Officer of Med-View Airline, Alhaji Muneer […]
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Dana Air partners 2016Teen empowerment conference on CRS

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As part of efforts towards supporting their entrepreneurial drive, Dana Air has called on youths and teens in the country to avail themselves of the opportunities provided by the annual Teens Empowerment Conference. The annual conference comprises of sessions on leadership, entrepreneurship, career discovery, and personal development. Dana Air is the official airline
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Nigeria to host first ever Aerospace show, Aviation Expo

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The first ever international Aerospace show, Airport Expo aimed at  attracting $50b Investment into the country’s aviation industry is to be held in October this year. The Executive Director of the International Aviation Management and Security (IAMS) Mr John Nwosu who disclosed this to aviation correspondents in Abuja said the event will bring together participants
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Air Niamey to commence flight operations to Nigeria

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  The number of international carriers operating into Nigeria is set to increase by one, as Niger Republic national carrier; Air Niamey has concluded plans to begin air services to the country. A source close to the Ministry of Transport told our correspondent  that officials from the  ministry, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), (legal department and a