Aviation

Aviation fuel marketing companies not suffocating airlines – Dr Ogungbangbe

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 19 August 2024 0

Dr. Thomas Ogungbangbe, CEO and founder of CITA Aviation Fuelling Company Limited, oversees Nigeria’s largest aviation fuel operation across 16 airports. As a strategic partner of IATA, he discusses jet fuel marketing in Nigeria, its challenges, prospects, and the way forward. CHUKWUEMEKE

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NCAA permits Arik Air to operate remaining fleet

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 3 August 2024 0

The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has not suspended or halted Arik Air’s flight operations, which continued as scheduled and did not affect the airline’s ability to operate remaining fleet. This is contained in a statement signed by Mr Michael Achimugu, the NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, on Friday in […]

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Soaring Through the Skies: Mastering Flight Simulation in Games

Ihesiulo Grace 31 July 2024 0

Over the centuries, mankind has always tried to overcome its limitations, like being grounded to earth. Even in Antiquity, Icarus’ myth fantasized about a man flying and using it as a cautionary tale for those with ambition. Inventors have worked tirelessly to make humans fly, and it’s been a reality for the past century. Despite […]

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Ibom Air adds another Airbus to its fleet

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 July 2024 0

BY ORJI ONYEKWERE Ibom Air is set to add an additional Airbus A220-300 to its fleet. The airline’s acquisition of this new aircraft is a strategic move to boost its capacity and meet growing demand for its product. In October 2021, Ibom Air put in a firm order for 10 Airbuses A220-300 aircraft, the first […]

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FAAN, NCAT to resolve N5.2bn aircraft fire simulator dispute

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Kaduna, Zaria, have resolved the dispute on the N5.2billion Boeing 737-NG full-flight fire simulator, after five years of inactivity. The N5.2 billion full-flight fire simulator was acquired in 2019 by the administration of ex-president,

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British Airways unveils luxurious new lounge in Lagos

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 13 June 2024 0

British Airways has opened a totally renovated luxurious lounge in Lagos airport following a six-month refurbishment. The space has been cleverly designed to give customers more room to enjoy an upgraded food and beverage experience. It allows customers to relax, dine or work in a premium space, while also proudly exhibiting local art from Akoje […]

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How aviation can prevent future accidents – Najomo

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Capt. Chris Najomo, the Ag. Director-General Civil Aviation (ADGCA) has given a clue on how the global aviation industry, including Nigeria could prevent future accidents in the sector. Speaking at the 10th edition of the Nigeria Transport Lecture, organised by Nigeria Transport Award, publishers of the Transport Day, over the weekend in […]

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Mamaj holds international flight attendant day

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO All is now set for the international 2024 Cabin Crew Day celebrations at the 7th annual Cabin Crew Fair. May 31, a global day set aside for celebrating flight attendants around the world, recognizes the dedicated members of the flight crew who rise early, stay late and remain alert throughout the flight […]

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Lagos aviation academy soars, trains over 2000 in 7yrs – Finchglow boss

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO Lagos Aviation Academy (LAA), in the past seven years has boosted manpower development in the aviation industry both in the country and outside with the training of about 2,400 students Group Managing Director (GMD) Finchglow Holdings Mr Bankole Bernard, who is also the President of Association of Aviation Training Organisation of Nigeria […]

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BAGAIA holds basic accident investigation training,10th Commission Meeting

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 30 May 2024 0

BY CHUKWUEMEKE IWELUNMO The Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) is holding a five day training programme from 3rd- 7th June, 2024. It will also hold its 10th Commission Meeting from 10th June 2024 – 12th June 2024 in the Farmington Hotel, Monrovia, Liberia. These events marking part of 2024 safety program of BAGAIA […]

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Captain Ahmed Borodo Solidifies Flybird AMSL’s Dominance Amid Nigeria’s Economic Challenges

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2024 0

Amidst Nigeria’s economic turbulence, Captain Ahmed Borodo, the visionary leader behind Flybird Aircraft Management Services Limited (AMSL), continues to steer his company to unparalleled success, solidifying its position as a beacon of excellence in the aviation industry. Despite facing myriad challenges, including the recent depreciation of the Naira, fuel

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Nigerian market good for us in last 17 years, says Delta Airlines

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo American Airlines, a United States-based airline, Delta Air says the Nigerian market has been good to the carrier since 2007 when the carrier began direct flight operations to the country under the US-Nigeria ‘Open Skies’ air pact. Delta Airlines, regarded as the largest airline in the US-West Africa market serves five markets […]

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Keyamo applauds Flight 100 for bridging skill gaps in Nigeria’s aviation sector

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has thrown his support behind the launch of the country’s inaugural aviation Reality TV Show. Keyamo endorsed the project, known as Flight 100, during a meeting with its visionary team. Led by Toni Ukachukwu, Airborne Entertainment, the brains behind Flight 100, unveiled […]

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Arik Air receives Best In-flight Service Award 2023

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Arik Air has been honoured with the award of the Best In-flight Service Airline for the Year 2023 by the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Award. The promoter of NIGAV Awards, Fortune Idu presented the award plaque at the Arik Air head office, Ikeja, Lagos and was received by the Chief Executive Officer of […]

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Nigeria explores modern navigation calibration with Colibrex partnership

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 20 March 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, and Nigerian Airspace Management Agency’s MD, Engineer Farouk Ahmed Umar, visited Colibrex for innovative solutions. Colibrex, based in Lichtenau, offers Nav Aid drone technology, boasting advanced measurement and calibration features akin to Calibration Aircraft. Luc Haebelae, Colibrex’s MD, highlights

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Festus Keyamo: Reaching for the sky

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 8 March 2024 0

Slow but steady, normalcy is beginning to return to the Nigerian aviation sector, thanks to the Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo SAN. More revolutionary transformation beckons. A radical lawyer and rights activist who made a name for himself through civil society advocacy before venturing into politics, Mr. Keyamo served as Minister

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Nigerian airlines to secure dry lease aircraft again

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2024 0

The Federal Government may have begun the process to remove Nigeria from the ‘country risk’ status that has made aircraft dry lease impossible for airline operators. As a result, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo has met with the international lobby group to expunge the country from the black book which […]

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Xejet appoints Sukh Mann COO

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2024 0

Xejet has announced the immediate appointment of Mr. Sukhjinder Paul Mann as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). A reliable source from the airline confirms that the niche airline plans to diversify from the luxury services it offers to add other essential services and reposition the airline. Mr. Mann, the COO has over 31 years […]

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NCAA boss charges airlines on service delivery

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 21 February 2024 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo The Acting Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Capt Chris Najomo has called on airlines to improve their services. This is coming as the DG has again frowned at operators engaging in incessant flight delays and cancellations. Speaking in Lagos, Najomo expressed his unhappiness at the alarming reports of […]

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Wigwe: Keyamo, Okonjo-Iweala mourn

DailyTimesNGR DailyTimesNGR 12 February 2024 0

By Chukwuemeka Iwelunmo and Temitope Adedayo The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has joined millions of Nigerians in mourning the loss of the CEO of Access Holdings Plc , Herbert Wigwe. Keyamo, on Sunday, revealed that the ministry, in collaboration with Wigwe’s Access Holdings, had been on the brink of announcing significant […]