Global aviation goes tough on terrorism, unruly passengers

Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika (left) and Secretary General of ICAO, Dr. Fang Liu, in Montreal, Canada recently 

•Nigeria ratifies protocols ahead of implementation in January 2020
Unruly passengers and terrorists alike are in for hard times as the international civil aviation community is set to activate new enforcement measures.

Airbus gets biggest deal of Dubai air show with $16 billion order

Adel Ali (L), CEO of Air Arabia, and Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Airbus, attend a press conference after the signing of an agreement during the Dubai Airshow on November 18, 2019. (Photo by KARIM SAHIB / AFP)

Local airline bids for N74.4 billion worth of aircraft

(Middle) Air Peace Chief of Finance and Administration, Ejiroghene Eghagha, while signing the new deal. Photo: TWITTER/FLYAIRPEACE

A fresh bid to acquire three Embraer jets will cost local airline the sum of N74.4 billion ($212.6 million), base on the manufacturer’s current price lists.

South African Airways cancels Lagos flights as strike begins

South African Airways (SAA) yesterday announced the cancellation of Lagos flight operations for this weekend as its workers begin indefinite strike today. The airline in a notice to travel agencies said the cancellation would affect nearly all its domestic, regional and international operations. 

Boeing to resume 737 Max deliveries in December

Grounded Boeing 737 Max planes. SOURCE: Google

Boeing has said it expects to resume deliveries of its grounded 737 Max planes as early as next month and that airline could be able to restart commercial service in January, sending shares of the manufacturer sharply higher.

NAMA upgrades communication at Enugu airport, installs VSAT, VHF systems

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has disclosed plans to install Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) station, and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio systems at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
 
The Guardian learned that the installation, beginning this week, was part of the measures to end blind spots in the eastern corridor of the Nigerian airspace.

AMCON proposes Arik Air as new national carrier

• Seeks reform of aviation laws
The Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) yesterday proposed the adoption of Arik Air as the new national carrier.

NCAA downgrades Med-View’s operation, to withdraw licence

Medview Airline

• Management, workers panic over prolong the shutdown
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has disclosed plans to withdraw the operating certificate of Med-View Airline Plc by November, over the prolonged shutdown of commercial operations.