NAMA moves to boost IGR

Capt. Fola Akinkuotu

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has begun moves to shore up its revenue base in order to effectively meet its core obligation of air navigation services.

Managing Director of the agency, Capt. Fola Akinkuotu, said the move was imperative to support her quest at upgrading navigational infrastructure, air traffic management services, building staff capacity as well as other personnel costs.

Universal School of Aviation emerges Africa’s Transport Institute of the Year

Universal School of Aviation (USA) has again won the award of best aviation school in the continent from the just concluded Order of Merit Quality Awards.The award, which held at the Nicon Luxury hotel, Abuja, during World Quality Summit on Thursday, April 12, 2018, had in attendance dignitaries from all over the world.

In his speech, the Director of Studies of Universal School of Aviation, Mr Onifade Adekunle Eedris, said the award is well appreciated and an indication that all our effort to bring world class aviation training to the people through our outstanding facilities and staffs did not go unnoticed.

Airbus completes test of A350-900, gets 854 orders

Leading aircraft manufacturing company, Airbus, has completed the maiden test of the ultra-long-range A350-900 XWB, which can reach a massive 20 hours of flight time before needing to refuel.

The plane took off its maiden test flight from the company’s headquarters in Toulouse, performed a short flight over France before landing again at its base.

Abuja airport second runway to gulp N63b, says minister

The Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has said construction of the second runway for the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is projected to cost N63b, adding that although N10b was proposed for its construction in the 2017 budget, only a paltry N3b was released. 

Union to picket Kenya Airways over sack of 22 workers

Kenya Airways

Airline faults move, accuses NUATE of failing to attend meetings

Aviation workers’ union may picket Kenya Airways next week in protest against the sack of Nigerian workers at the Lagos office.The airlines, citing redundancy, recently sacked 22 out of its 26 Nigerian employees. The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) has kicked against the move and set to meet at a congress on Monday, where the decision on picketing will be taken.

National Assembly backs FG’s development roadmap, concession plan

National Assembly Complex Abuja.

The two chambers of the National Assembly have pledged to support the new aviation roadmap of the Federal Government, especially the plan to concession airports nationwide.

Youths honour Ethiopian Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Youths from the northern part of the country have honoured Ethiopian Airlines (ET) for its contribution to the development of air travel in Nigeria. Ethiopian Airlines flies into Kano and Kaduna in the north, while keeping a daily flight to Abuja.

Okowa directs demolition of illegal structures in Asaba Airport

Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta has directed the demolition of all privately-owned houses sited within the perimeter fencing of the Asaba International Airport.

The governor gave the directive on Tuesday while inspecting the ongoing resurfacing of the airport runway and other ancillary work to ensure the contractors delivered as promised in May.

Delta to reactivate airfield lighting at Asaba airport

Asaba Airport

Determined to fulfill its promise of resumption of flight operations at Asaba Airport in July, the Delta State government has given approval for the reactivation of the Airfield Ground Lighting Systems (AGLS).  

Russian Superjet100, MC-21 airplanes debut in Nigeria

Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ)100

Russian Export Centre (REC) on Wednesday showcased new Sukhoi Superjet (SSJ)100 and MC-21 aircraft to the Nigerian market, wooing airline operators to emerging opportunities.  

Trump lifts visa restrictions for Chadians – White House

 

U.S. President Donald J. Trump claps during the State of the Union address in the chamber of the U.S. House of Representatives. Photo: AFP

 

President Donald Trump has removed Chad from the requirement of enhanced immigrant vetting because the country has demonstrated i ist no longer a security threat to US interests, the White House said in a press release.

FAAN installs CCTV cameras at Lagos, Abuja airports’ airside

Airport, Lagos

Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced the installation of Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) cameras at airports’ airsides.

Travelstart marks six years of operating in Nigeria

PHOTO: Travelstart

*Amid travel & tourism industry growth

Travelstart, Africa’s leading Online Travel Agency, is marking its sixth year of doing business in Nigeria. The Nigerian operations which started in 2012, quickly surpassed its other established markets such as Namibia and Kenya, highlighting the huge demand for a tech-based solution for travelers in Nigeria. Since launching, Travelstart has catered to more than half a million Nigerians and significantly grown its extensive affiliate network.

Arik, Flying Doctors, Dana, MMA2, others win awards

Murtala Muhammed International Airport

The air travel industry’s watchdog, Nigeria Aviation Awards (NIGAV), has bestowed 2017 awards on major stakeholders in recognition of their contributions to the development of the sector.Among the awardees are Arik Air, Dana Air, Flying Doctors, Murtala Muhammed Airport terminal II (MMA2), managed by Bi-courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL).

Nigerian airports yet to meet ICAO’s security standard

Airport, Lagos

Experts have expressed concern that none of the 26 airports nationwide has met minimum standard of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) bordering on enhanced security. 

Travel agencies seek national carrier to drive aviation, tourism growth

NANTA president, Bankole Bernard

• NANTA Act, new identity card scheme to get priority

Travel agencies in the country have reiterated the need for a national carrier to drive air travel and tourism growth in Nigeria. The group, under the aegis of the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), at their 42nd annual general meeting in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, said tourism business globally depends on travels, which is why airlines and national carriers are critical investments of both public and private sector.