Aviation

Nigeria strategic to our operation, says British Airways

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2016 0

British Airways has refuted media reports that it plans to stop operations to Nigeria over its $100m trapped in the country. It stated that publication in the media that the carrier had concluded plans to exit the country was untrue, stressing that it never issued any statement to the media

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SAHCOL bags leadership merit award

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2016 0

The Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) has won the award of “African Best Passenger Handling Services Provider of the year 2016." The award was presented to SAHCOL by the Institute of Brand Management of Nigeria (IBM), in collaboration with the African Institute of Brand Management (AFribm) at the 2016 edition of the Brand Leadership Merit Awards

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NAHCO invests N1.4bn on infrastructure, equipment upgrade 

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) has invested N1.4 billion to upgrade infrastructure and equipment since after privatization, its Managing Director, Nobert Bielderman has disclosed. Head, Corporate Communications at Bureau of Public Enterprises( BPE) Alex Okoh said NAHCO  made the disclosure  when he led other management staff of the company on courtesy visit

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IATA receives NANTA executives

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

The new executive members of the National Associations of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA) has met with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to strengthen business operations of their members. The meeting became necessary in a bid to proffer solutions to the current crisis in the Nigeria travel sector. Speaking at a meeting between NANTA and IATA, when the

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Dana Air bags excellence service award in aviation

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

Dana Air has bagged the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI’s Award for Service Excellence in Aviation industry in recognition of its exceptional customer service, innovative online products and ethical business practices in 2016, The award was given to the airline during LCCI’s 2016 Commerce and Industry Awards, held recently at Shell Hall, Muson Centre, Onikan

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Dana Air bags excellence service award in aviation

Ihesiulo Grace 25 May 2016 0

Dana Air has bagged the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry, LCCI’s Award for Service Excellence in Aviation industry in recognition of its exceptional customer service, innovative online products and ethical business practices in 2016, The award was given to the airline during LCCI’s 2016 Commerce and Industry Awards, held recently at Shell Hall, Muson […]

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IATA calls on African governments to harness the power of aviation to drive economic growth

Ihesiulo Grace 23 May 2016 0

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African governments to prioritize the development of aviation nationally and at a pan-Africa level to bolster economic growth and development. Delivering his speech the regional Vice president, Africa and Middle East, Hussein Dabbas said Africa was set to be one of the fastest-growing aviation regions over

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Airlines debts crumbling aviation agencies

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2016 0

The misunderstanding between Nigerian carriers and various aviation agencies over settlement of debts is becoming a recurring issue that is threatening the smooth operation of airlines as their operations are frequently disrupted. Each time the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) and the Nigerian Civil Aviation

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Emirates increases free baggage allowance on all Africa routes, Introduces piece concept across all cabin classes

Ihesiulo Grace 18 May 2016 0

  Emirates, the world’s largest international airline with an extensive network across Africa, is set to increase its free baggage allowance for customers travelling on all its flights originating from destinations across the continent. Starting from April 15, 2016, all Emirates customers travelling in any of the airline’s three cabin classes on outbound African

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NCAA descends heavily on airlines over cancellations, fare increase

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2016 0

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned airlines over increase in air fare in the spate of flight cancellations in the country. The agency in a statement issued by Mr Sam Adurogboye general manager public affairs of NCAA said several reports from the Consumer Protection Officers (CPOs) and aggrieved passengers have inundated NCAA’s offices […]

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Experts charges NCAA on JET A1 quality

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2016 0

Aviation security expert, Group Capt. John Ojikutu (rtd) has charged the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to draw up standards for Jet-A1 quality assurance, starting with the transportation vehicles type or profile; supply and trucking systems; storage and dispensing systems. He stated that at the moment, vehicles supplying aviation fuel, otherwise known as Jet-A1

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New Civil Aviation Regulations takes effect in July

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2016 0

The new Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) promulgated in December, 2015, will take effect from 1st July, 2016. This was contained in a Circular Ref: NCAA/DG/AOL/21/16/01 sent to all Airline Operators last month. According to a statement issued by Mr Sam Adurogboye general manager public affairs of NCAA, “Whist all operators are in possession of […]

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FAAN assures stakeholders of conducive business environment

Ihesiulo Grace 12 May 2016 0

Stakeholders in the aviation industry have been assured of improved business environment for the mutual benefit of all. The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr Saleh Dunoma stated this while receiving the newly appointment Managing Director of Skyway Aviation Handling Company Limited (SAHCOL) Mr. Rizwan Kadri, in his office in […]

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FAAN to boost aviation security… Invites applicants

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2016 0

Successful Aviation Security candidates who participated in the recruitment exercise conducted by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) last year will soon be invited for interview and other pre-employment procedure. This was disclosed by the Managing Director of FAAN, Engr. Saleh Dunoma while playing host to some of the candidates in his office recently. He

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Need to call Customs men at MMIA to order

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2016 0

The attack last week by an officer with the Nigeria Customs Service (NSC), attached to the Murtala Muhammed Airport (MMA) identified as H. Daboh, on a staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mr. Taiwo Adeyanju at the Palace Gate of the Cargo Terminal raises some pertinent questions. According to reports, the victim was said to have […]

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Aeronautical Info Officers call for retraining of personnel

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2016 0

The Aeronautical Information Services Association of Nigeria (AISAN) has reiterated the need for constant training and retraining of AIS personnel for a successful transition from Aeronautical Information System to Aeronautical Information Management (AIM). Engr. Babatunde Shittu national president of AISAN who highlighted this while heralding the celebration of 2016 AIS

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Dunoma charges airport workers on safety

Ihesiulo Grace 11 May 2016 0

Workers of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) have been asked to adhere strictly to safety standards and procedure in line with Standard and Recommended Practices, recommended by the international Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO). The Managing Director of FAAN, Saleh Dunoma gave the charge while addressing staff of the department of Aerodrome Rescue and

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Outraged Customs official turns violent over delayed flight offers self for arrest.

Ihesiulo Grace 10 May 2016 0

A senior Customs officer who could not control his temper turned violent when his flight was delayed and destroyed airline equipment and after the destruction offered himself for arrest. Investigation revealed that this happened on May 1, 2016 when a Customs Comptroller in charge of Port Harcourt, Mr. Olarenwaju Tajudeen bought an Arik Air flight […]

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Nigeria must improve on aviation security, says Minister 

Ihesiulo Grace 8 May 2016 0

The Minister of State, Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika, has said that the role of security in air transport could not be undermined, and that Nigeria needed to improve on its aviation security to meet new challenges. He has also expressed support for the amendment of the Civil Aviation Acts, in order to enhance performance in […]

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Work commences on Caverton aircraft simulator training centre

Ihesiulo Grace 4 May 2016 0

Work is to commence in earnest on the construction of Caverton Helicopters first commercial aircraft simulator training centre in sub-Saharan Africa. The training centre which ought to have been formally be opened last year was aimed at providing the company opportunity to diversify its income base.