Aviation records growth with 14.1m passenger traffic

Muritala Muhammud International Airport, Lagos.PHOTO: AYODELE ADENIRAN

Stakeholders to brainstorm at airport business summit, expo
Initial conflicting figures notwithstanding, the harmonised data of the aviation industry has shown a positive outlook for air travel business, with marginal growth across the board in 2017.

Travel agencies unveil ID card to check fakery, fraud

NANTA president, Bankole Bernard

Travel agencies in the country are set to launch a new Identification (ID) card as part of efforts to check fakery and fraud in the industry.The Nigeria Travel Practitioners Identification Card (NTPIC), to be unveiled on Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Lagos, is a joint effort of the National Association of Nigeria Travel Agencies (NANTA), the umbrella body for all travel agencies in Nigeria, and the Nigerian civil aviation authority (NCAA).

Jet fuel microbial study gets foreign recognition, partnership

• CITA presents findings to IATA, global audience
A pioneering local study on microbial contamination of aviation fuel and its handling system in tropical Africa has gained the buy-in of the international aviation community, with foreign firms set to support further studies.

IATA enlists Dana Air on IGOM registry

Dana Air

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has enlisted Dana Air on the International Ground Operations Manual (IGOM) registry in recognition of the airline’s commitment to quality service delivery. 

NCAA to review two planes’ requirement for commercial airlines

Capt. Muhtar Usman

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is to review the provision of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulation (Nig. CARS) 2015 that prescribes at least two serviceable aircraft as condition for granting of Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) to commercial airlines.

Airbus to break up unwanted A380 superjumbo jets

Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has revealed plans to break up the A380 superjumbo jets after failed bids to attract buyers.

The development, a fresh blow to Airbus business, is coming just a decade after two of the industry’s largest jets debuted. 

Philippine Airlines’ new Airbus A350 takes first flight

The first of six Airbus A350-900 aircraft set to be delivered to Philippine Airlines has taken its maiden flight from Airbus’s industrial facility in Toulouse, France.

Emirates considers hand baggage only fares

Dubai-based Emirates is seriously considering offering passengers cheaper hand baggage only (HBO) fares.

Record number of guns seized at US airport this year

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has seen 108 passengers attempting to carry firearms – mostly loaded, and many with chambered rounds – through security checkpoints in 2018. 

Airbus to break up unwanted A380 superjumbo jets

Airbus

 

 Aircraft manufacturer, Airbus, has revealed plans to break up the A380 superjumbo jets after failed bids to attract buyers.

IATA cautions Nigeria, others over airport privatisation, concession

IATA’s Director General and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Alexandre de Juniac

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) yesterday cautioned Nigeria and other countries on the verge of either privatising or concessioning airport infrastructure to be wary of models that prioritise financial gains. 

Keystone Bank Pleased With Empowerment Programme At Okpekpe

Keystone Bank, one of the fastest growing full service commercial banks in Nigeria, has expressed satisfaction with the women empowerment programme it undertook at the first ever IAAF silver label road race in West Africa,the Okpekpe international 10km road race which came to a historic climax penultimate Saturday in Okpekpe near Auchi in Edo State.

Dana introduces ‘cash back’ reward

PHOTO: Nigerian Flight Deck

Dana Air has introduced another customer-centric initiative, designed as reward for its loyal customers. The new ‘cash back’ initiative requires the airline’s guests to get a “Thank U” card at its 

‘Airport self check-in kiosks dirtier than toilet seats’

Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos

Self-service check-in screens at airports have over 1,000 times more bacteria on them than toilet seats, a new study has revealed.

NAMA explains setback in AIS automation plan

Capt. Fola Akinkuotu

The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), has blamed the delay in the automation of Aeronautical Information Service (AIS), on limited resources, amid other critical needs begging for attention.

Etihad opens free stopovers for economy passengers

PHOTO:WIKIPEDIA

Etihad Airways is offering one night’s free accommodation in Abu Dhabi to all guests travelling in Economy Class from destinations in the Middle East, Africa and Pakistan, and stopping over in the nation’s capital. 

Aviation union backs NCAA’s suspension of FirstNation Airways’ licence

The National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) on Monday said that it supported the indefinite suspension placed on the Air Operators Certificate (AOC) of FirstNation Airways.

At Lagos motor fair, stakeholders urge government to address sector’s challenges

Ifeanyichukwu Agwu

Stakeholders in automobile sector have stressed the need for government to urgently address the bottlenecks faced by the sector, stating that this would help revamp industrialisation in the country.

This comes even as the stakeholders called for the review of the automotive policy.They made the submission at the opening ceremony of the 13th Lagos Motor fair, and seventh Autoparts Expo Africa, in Lagos, on Wednesday.

Ethiopian, Air Cote D’Ivoire codeshare on U.S. route

Air Cote d’Ivoire

Ethiopian Airlines (ET), and Air Côte d’Ivoire, the national flag carrier of Côte d’Ivoire, have entered into a codeshare agreement on the United States route. Under the new codeshare partnership, 

passengers originating from West African countries, especially from Lagos, Bamako, Cotonou, Accra and Lomé will board Air Côte d’Ivoire flights and enjoy fast and seamless connection to Newark on-board Ethiopian direct service to Newark via Abidjan. 

Funniest Photos Ever Taken at Airports

A lot can happen while your'e waiting for your flight. Long hours of waiting can sometimes create bizarre and funny situations. Whether it's the man covered with nothing but newspapres, trying to take a nap; or some bored students performing gymnastic routines on the rail - the waiting can be truly magical if you'll only open your eyes.

We gathered some pictures of situations you wouldn't want to miss - all taken at the airport. Have a look and a laugh!