Aviation

Group commends Sirika on Nigeria’s aviation sector

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2018 0

A coalition of some independent platforms have commended Hadi Sirika, the minister of States on Aviation for the rapid developments in the aviation sector. The group which consists of the Market Youth Congress of Nigeria, Igbo Trades Support Group on Good Governance and Yoruba Women Traders

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CPC urges FG to investigate cause of Dana Air skidding

Ihesiulo Grace 21 February 2018 0

The Consumer Protection Council (CPC) has commended relevant section authority in the aviation sector for the safe evacuation of passengers and crew members on board the Dana Airlines Flight 9J0363 that skidded off runway, calling for prompt investigation into the cause of the incident. The flight operating from Abuja to Port-Harcourt on Tuesday, landed at […]

Aviation Business

Aviation industry records 4. 1b passengers traffic in 2017

Ihesiulo Grace 19 January 2018 0

The International Civil Aviation Organisation, ICAO, has released the 2017 Preliminary Report of the global civil aviation activities as a new record of 4.1 billion passengers were carried by the aviation industry on scheduled services in 2017. According to ICAO, “This indicates a 7.1% increase over 2016. The number of departures rose to approximately 37 […]

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Aviation: Perm sec tasks NASS on non industrial data

Ihesiulo Grace 12 January 2018 0

In a bid to establish a missing link of data processing in Nigerian aviation industry, the permanent secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Sabiu Zakari has challenged the National Assembly Aviation Statistical Committee to ensure accurate and reliable aviation data to support the nation’s economic growth. Zakari made the call while delivering his welcome address

Interviews

Nigeria need to harness aviation to develop economy – Fadugba

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

Nick Fadugba,is a former Secretary General of African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and publisher of African Aviation magazine for the past 27 years. He is also an aviation consultant and enthusiast. He spoke with aviation journalists at the just concluded Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative’s 2017 conference in Lagos with the theme: “Nigerian Aviation Infrastructure:

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Air Peace begins Abuja-Uyo route Dec 7

Ihesiulo Grace 4 December 2017 0

One of Nigeria’s leading airlines, Air Peace, has pledged a seamless and exciting air travel experience on the Abuja-Uyo-Abuja route from December 7. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah confirmed that the airline will now fly daily from Abuja to Uyo and Uyo to Abuja. The new flights, Air […]

Business

FAAN boss harps on partnership for airport development

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Partnering private investors is one of the avenues being explored by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to improve on infrastructure at the nation’s airports. Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr. Saleh Dunoma, made this known at the just concluded three-day World Aviation Forum (WAF) organised by the International […]

Aviation

FAAN to commence work on Akanu Ibiam airport

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

The Federal Airports Authority, FAAN, is to commence repair work on the bad portions of the Enugu international airport runway before the Yuletide celebrations. The palliative work is expected to start two weeks before Christmas to cater for the expected traffic during the Yuletide. Because of the deplorable state of the runway, some airlines especially […]

Aviation

Dana customer service wins 2017 outstanding female award

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Eight female workers of Dana Air’s Customer Service across its Lagos, Abuja, Uyo and Owerri stations have won the 2017 ‘Outstanding Female Ticketing Executive Awards’, at the annual conference of Women in Aviation, held recently in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. The eight awarded were Temitope Abolarin, Precious Aneke, Mercy Okola, Nelly Diden, Nkeiruka

Aviation

G cnosidering establishing National carrier- Sirika

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

…To be private sector- driven Minister of State Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has clarified that the proposed National carrier in the works is going to be private sector- driven, but that government will own between 3-5% equity in the airline. He made this known at a press conference at the ICAO World Aviation Forum (IWAF) […]

Features

Aviation professionals stress essence of information sharing

Ihesiulo Grace 28 November 2017 0

Aviation industry has been described as vastly huge with humongous potentials enough to cater thousands of jobs, but is being hindered by lack of adequate data to show. Apart from pilots, cabin crew and all those who require periodic licensing from the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to operate there are jobs within the industry […]

Business

NCAA, not ICAO implemented Abuja, Lagos airports’ certification – Aviation Ministry

Ihesiulo Grace 27 November 2017 0

The Ministry of Aviation weekend clarified, that the certification of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, NAIA, Abuja and Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos were implemented by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) contrary to reports that the two airports were certified by International Civil Aviation organization (ICAO). A statement issued by the

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Pilots learn from trial, errors- Capt Abdulsalami

Ihesiulo Grace 26 November 2017 0

Capt Mohammed Abdulsalami is the Rector Nigerian College of Aviation Technology NCAT Zaria established over 50 years ago to train aviation personnel, but the college has witnessed growth and challenges. Abdulsalami speaks on the recent accreditation of the college by ICAO and constraints the college is grappling with, especially non -remittance of funds by clients. […]

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Airports concession: FG, unions in endless warpath

Ihesiulo Grace 7 November 2017 0

Over 90% revenue points in Lagos, Abuja already concessioned Our members risk job losses -Unions No, more jobs will be created-FG Since the announcement of the proposed concession of two major airports in the country, there has been an uneasy calm in the aviation sector, especially among the various unions. This announcement has pitched the […]

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Air Peace boss tasks lawyers on opportunities in aviation sector

Ihesiulo Grace 1 November 2017 0

Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema has challenged lawyers in the country to think outside the box and position themselves to benefit from the boundless opportunities the aviation sector offers. Onyema gave the advice at the Nigerian Bar Association-Section on Business Law, Aviation Committee Conference tagged: “Unlocking the Potential of

Aviation

Ethiopian aviation academy graduates 262 professionals

Ihesiulo Grace 17 October 2017 0

Ethiopian Aviation Academy, the largest and the most modern aviation academy in Africa, a full International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) TRAINAIR Plus Member and IATA Authorized/Accredited Training Center, has graduated 262 aviation professionals at a graduation ceremony held at the academy’s Commercial and Cabin Crew Training. The academy graduated 50 pilots, 66

Business

Bi-Courtney berates aviation unions, says FAAN owes it N200b

Ihesiulo Grace 12 October 2017 0

Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) has reacted to unions’ allegation that it is indebted to the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN). Rather, the firm said, it is the Federal Government agency that owes it N200billion. The unions were, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSAN) and […]

Aviation

Air Peace secures IATA membership, airline harps service delivery

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, received a big boost with its admission into the International Air Transport Association (IATA) registry becoming the an IATA member. The airline achieved the feat only a few months after securing its IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. In a letter dated July 21, 2017, the Director General/Chief Executive Officer of […]

Aviation

ARTI calls for private sector-driven national airline

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

Aviation pressure group, Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ARTI), said in the light of recent disturbing development in the aviation sector and the opaque conceptual issues attached to the establishment of national carrier, they have decided to throw their weight behind the project. President, ARTI, Mr. Gbenga Olowo said they would only do so if […]

Aviation

Emirates offers Nigerians best fares on US destinations

Ihesiulo Grace 20 September 2017 0

Emirates, the world’s best airline, according to TripAdvisor, is offering Nigerians the opportunity to explore all its 11 destinations in the US with special fares on ‘Economy and Business Classes’ tickets’. Whether you want to enjoy the relaxed feel of the West Coast, or taste the amazing and affordable cuisine in San Francisco, or even […]