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.

Excitement as Air Peace begins flight operations at MMA2

[FILES] Air Peace

Air Peace airlines on Wednesday delivered on its promise to commence flight services at the Murtala Muhammed Airport II (MMA2), Lagos, assuring that the extension of its operations would afford it the right atmosphere to provide exceptional flight experience. 

Experts chart path to better air travel industry in 2019

[FILES] Airplane. Photo: Maxair

Irked by the under performance of the sector in 2018, stakeholders have charted path to improved aviation industry in the New Year, placing emphasis on the imperatives of business-friendly environment.

NCAA probes Air Peace’s cabin pressure incident

Air Peace

Operator denies safety breach, near-mishap claims
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), has commenced an investigation into the Air Peace airlines’ recent cabin pressure incident on one of its aircraft en route Enugu from Lagos.

UNWTO, ETC launch report on health tourism

UNWTO Secretary General, Zurab Pololicashvili

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), together with the European Travel Commission (ETC) recently launched a new report on health tourism.

Dana concludes re-certification, to acquire more air planes

PHOTO: Nigerian Flight Deck

Dana Air has concluded the re-certification exercise of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), earning a clean bill of health from the apex regulatory body. 

African airlines to lose $300m in 2019, says IATA

IATA

International Air Transport Association (IATA) has predicted a $300 million net loss for African carriers next year.According to the Geneva-based apex aviation body, this is a slight improvement from the $400 million net loss recorded by airlines in the region in this year. 

Arik restores Warri, Gombe, MMA2 operators

Arik Air has restored flight operations to Osubi Airport in Warri, Delta, and Gombe Airport in Gombe State. These operations were suspended on Monday, following threats by the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), to withdraw its services from these airports, among others, over alleged N1.9 billion debt.