KLM bankrolls V-shape plane experiment

Dutch airline KLM are funding a pioneering aeronautical project which could see the shape and layout of commercial aeroplanes changed forever.

The stunning ‘Flying-V’ design has the same wingspan as existing planes and is able to carry up to 314 passengers.

FAAN rallies airlines, operators to improved airport infrastructure plan

Managing Director of FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Yadudu

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has entered into a partnership with the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and Airline Operating Committee (AOC) towards improving services at airports nationwide.

Air Peace faults AIB on unreported incidents’ claim

Air Peace

Air Peace has disagreed with the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB), over allegations of unreported incidents and accidents by the airline, describing it as a misrepresentation of facts.

Sirika commissions Maiduguri airport terminal building

Minister of State for Aviation, Hadi Sirika, has commissioned the rehabilitated terminal building of the Maiduguri International Airport for commercial operations.

The minister, who commissioned the project yesterday in Maiduguri, said the completion of the project was a fulfilment of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration to complete all ongoing projects across nation’s airports.

Meanwhile, during the minister’s visit to the palace of Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Elkanemi, the monarch requested for the upgrade of the airport to be able to accommodate hajj operation.

Row over allocation of 35% hajj traffic to Saudi airline

Hajj

The recent allocation of 35 per cent hajj passenger traffic to Saudi Arabian airlines, Flynas, by the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has again sparked row in the local air travel industry.

Bid to concession Asaba Airport opens

Asaba Airport

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

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.