Bristow deepens operations, acquires five aircraft

Asaba Airport

The bid to concession the Asaba International Airport has opened with two consortia, FIDMA/MA and AIMS becoming the favourite bidders.

NCAA issues 60 days ultimatum to unregistered agencies

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), yesterday, issued a 60-day ultimatum to all travel agents on the platform of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), to get registered with the apex regulator or face sanction.The body said the demand for NCAA’s certificate of registration is in line with the laws and remains mandatory.

Aero Contractors rebounds, marks 60th anniversary

Aero Contractors airlines, yesterday, commemorated its 60th anniversary with signs of a rebound in operations and fortunes.The oldest surviving airlines in Nigeria reeled out new positives in commercial flight services, charter operations and critical maintenance services to the air travel industry.

Air travel records 18m passengers, 11 per cent traffic surge

[FILE PHOTO] Nigeria’s Aviation minister Hadi Sirika

The aviation industry has recorded an upsurge in passenger traffic, with no fewer than 18 million passengers now travelling the Nigerian airspace in a year.The surge, compared with the 2017 figures, represents about 11 per cent increase in passenger traffic.

Enugu Airport: EFTZ declares full certification, safety compliance

Stakeholders in the Enugu Free Trade Zone (EFTZ) have declared their willingness to work with the Ministry of Aviation in addressing all concerns over the proximity of one of the units of the free zone with the Akanu Ibiam International Airport.

Airbus secures $35b Chinese deal for 300 aircraft

Airbus

President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the French capital has won Airbus a $35 billion jet deal from China, dealing a blow to Boeing as it grapples with the grounding of its best-selling jet.

Air Peace deepens Asaba operations

Air Peace airline has deployed a Boeing 737 aircraft to deepen its Asaba operations in line with the growing demand.The development, the airline said, was in response to the yearnings of the flying public, for bigger-capacity equipment on the route.

ICAO tells Nigeria, others to upgrade airport infrastructure

Nigeria Aviation minister Hadi Sirika

Passenger traffic to hit 8.1billion by 2035
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) has harped on the urgent need for Nigeria, and other African countries, to upgrade their airport infrastructure to meet projected growth in the aviation industry.

Peacock, Turkish airlines partner to boost airfreight

Turkish Airlines / AFP PHOTO / JACK GUEZ

Nigeria’s airfreight subsector is set for a major boost as Peacock Aviation and Allied Services Limited teams up with Turkish Airlines Cargo to deliver efficient and on time cargo services.

Over 5000 unlicenced travel agencies operate in Nigeria

 

NANTA holds 43rd AGM in Lagos
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has again bemoaned activities of unregistered travel agencies in the country, exposing the industry to fakery.

The apex regulatory body, which is statutorily mandated to accredit travel agencies, said only 157 agencies have registered to date, with over 5000 others operating illegally.

FAAN targets revenue boost for airport infrastructure

Muritala Muhammud International Airport, Lagos/ AYODELE ADENIRAN

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has set up a committee to map out plans to boost non-aeronautical revenue, to upgrade airports’ infrastructure nationwide.

High expectations as Air Peace sets for long-haul operations

Air Peace

Following dismal outing of local carriers on the international routes, Air Peace Airlines is set to foray into the long-haul operations, and on its wings are high expectations from stakeholders.

Ibom Air launched, begins operation with three aircraft

Saraki, Governor Udom Emmanuel at the commissioning of #IbomAir. Photo/twitter/BukolaSaraki

Akwa Ibom State government has launched Ibom Air airlines, becoming the first State in Nigeria to own a commercial airline.

By the multi-million naira worth of investment, the state government aims to facilitate thousands of direct and indirect jobs, as well as enhance connectivity in the region.

Emirates plans twice-daily operations on Abuja route

Emirates Airlines

Emirates Airlines yesterday disclosed plans to upscale flight services to Abuja, with twice-daily flights beginning from June 1.

Air France targets new routes as PH operations wind down

AFP PHOTO / ATTA KENARE

The wind down of Port Harcourt (PH) operations notwithstanding, Air France is targeting some new routes in the United States in response to interests of Nigerian customers.

Global transit passengers enjoy taste of Addis Gratis.

NCAT moves to bridge capacity, training equipment gaps

Apparently in response to emerging needs in the air travel sector, the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria, Kaduna State, is taking fresh steps to boost capacity and training infrastructure within the country.Besides the order for new training aircraft, NCAT has commenced a catch-them-young initiative, reaching out to potential pilots and engineers in secondary schools.

NAHCO restrategises to sustain growth, increase value

Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 PHOTO:Wikipedia

The National Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO), has announced a five-year transformation plan that would help optimise its resources for sustainable growth and increased shareholders’ value.Under the plan, NAHCO said it will invest heavily on capacity building for its people, technology and automation as well as facility upgrade. 

ET extends free transit tour

Ethiopian Airlines (ET), has extended its free transit tour to global passengers. The new complimentary city tour package, organised by ET Holidays, takes transiting passengers with six to eight hours’ time in the capital, Addis Ababa, on a journey through some of the landmarks of the city.

Boeing unveils new cabin innovations for 777X

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Boeing 777

Boeing has released a sneak peek of the new cabin innovations it will include on its “largest and most efficient” twin-engine jetliner.The new generation 777X is set to be flown in testing for the first time this spring and airlines including Emirates, Lufthansa and Singapore Airlines have already placed orders for the aircraft.