By Monday Ukoha A Different Approach The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) adopted a different approach for the Single African Air Transport Market Project Implementation (SAATM-PIP) Airshow in Freetown, Sierra Leone by leveraging the bloc strength of Banjul Accord Group (BAG) to push for further acceleration of SAATM implementation within the bloc. According to the Secretary General of AFCAC, Ms …
Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barrister Festus Keyamo has reiterated the Federal Government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the viability of Nigeria’s airports. The Minister represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Emmanuel Meribole stated this at the 9th Airport Business Summit & Expo, themed “Addressing Airport Viability As A Key To Successful Aviation Business Ambition” which was held in …
Ms Oluwatomi Bola-Sadipe now Country Sales Manager for Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa United Airlines has announced “key leadership changes across its team in Africa, reflecting the importance of this region within the airline’s international route network and its commitment to driving growth and innovation across the continent, alongside its joint venture and alliance partners.” The airline says it is …
Boeing’s “Board of Directors has elected Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective August 8, 2024. Ortberg will also serve on Boeing’s Board of Directors”, according to the aircraft manufacturer. Otberg succeeds Dave Calhoun, “who earlier this year announced his intention to retire from the company, having served as president and CEO since …
Airline is increasing presence in Africa with flights to Marrakesh by October 2024 US carrier, United Airlines says it will increase flight services “between Lagos and Washington D.C., from three-times weekly to daily flights between 4 December 2024 and 14 February 2025, reflecting a 133% year-over-year increase in seats for this period.” At a media roundtable held in Lagos, the …
Gulf carrier, Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in leading Southern Africa airline, Airlink. Qatar says the “investment in Airlink – which flies to more than 45 destinations in 15 African countries – will enhance a code-sharing partnership between the two airlines. The deal will bolster the World’s Best Airline’s Africa growth strategy and cement its role as a …
Nigeria-based carrier, Overland Airways, “the longest serving domestic airline in Nigeria has commenced direct flight services from Lagos to Abuja.” According to Overland, the airline will “offer regular daily direct flights between Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos and the administrative capital Abuja, operating over 60 weekly frequencies between the two cities to boost capacity on the route.” The airline says this …
“Heroes come and go, but legends are forever” – Kobe Bryant The African aviation industry has been thrown into mourning following the passing of a towering personality and a legend in African aviation, Mr. Nick Fadugba, Chief Executive Officer of African Aviation Services. A foremost aviation journalist, entrepreneur and the publisher of African Aviation magazine, Mr. Fadugba served the aviation …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) says it has “suspended the permit for 10 non commercial flights over failure to commence recertification process.” According to NCAA, “The Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations 2023, Part 18.3.4 forbids holders of PNCF from using their aircraft for carriage of passengers, cargo or mail for hire or reward (commercial operation or charter services).” As a …
Nigeria’s Honourable Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference titled “Wings of Change Focus Africa 2024 has highlighted “the critical importance of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), an initiative aimed at liberalizing the African aviation industry to enhance connectivity, improve safety standards, and boost economic growth.” The conference, …
