The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called on the Federal Government of Nigeria to take urgent steps by immediately announcing a comprehensive travel restriction to only two entry points for Nigerian travelers coming into the country and foreign nationals of countries that have been confirmed to have over 100 cases of the COVID19 Virus popularly known as Corona Virus. …
Dana Air Introduces Additional Flights On Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, Uyo Routes
As part of its route consolidation and route expansion project, Dana Air said it has introduced additional flights on it Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Uyo routes. The additional flights which would be operated by the airline’s latest Boeing 737 aircraft, will bring the total number of flights operated by the airline to 36 daily. Speaking on the …
NAMA Commissions CAT 3 ILS In Lagos, Abuja
Following the recent adverse weather condition that prevented several airlines from landing at the Murtala Muhammed Airport in Lagos, Nigeria, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has announced that it has successfully commissioned its newly installed Category 3 Instrument Landing System (ILS) at Runway 18 Right, Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Lagos as well as Runway 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe …
Kenya Airways Plans To Collaborate With Nigerian Airlines – Hafeez Balogun
Kenya Airways says it is considering a partnership agreement with two major Nigerian airlines on feeder and marketing cooperation. The partnership which may come into effect in the first quarter of 2020 will give the airline access to remote regions. The Country Manager for Kenya Airways in Nigeria, Mr. Hafeez Balogun, remarks that there is a visa- on-arrival agreement …
New Contract …SAHCO Wins Ethiopian Airlines Ground Handling Contract
The Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has been chosen to provide ground handling services to Ethiopian Airlines at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), Kano, Nigeria. SAHCO has been responsible for Cargo and Warehousing Handling services to the Ethiopian Airline, and the procurement of state-of-the-art equipment fitted with the latest technology, well trained and customer friendly staff, …
Health Watch …FAAN Reassures Nigerians Of Adequate Measures To Prevent Coronavirus
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has adopted a precautionary quarantine procedure in response to a new virus that has infected nearly 300 people and killed six in China. In an effort to protect passengers and prevent the spread of the deadly virus known as Coronavirus, FAAN advises passengers and other airport users to comply with all quarantine …
Recognized …AIB CEO Wins Multiple Awards
The Commissioner of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) Nigeria, Engineer. Akin Olateru, received several accolades for his outstanding leadership in aviation development, bestowed on him by three different organizations. He received the award of Aviation Man of the Year 2019 at the Air Transport Industry Awards 2019, the Outstanding Leadership award at the 10th Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) awards 2019 and …
Funding Access …Access Bank Proposes Aviation Training Support Scheme – By Roland Ohaeri
The Access Bank of Nigeria Plc. has shown readiness to fund the training of aviation professionals in Nigeria, with a view to supporting the development of the next-generation of aviation professionals in Nigeria as well as aviation development in Nigeria. The aviation industry globally, and in Nigeria, is predicted to face acute shortage of professionals as the industry is …
Airport Inspection …TSA Collaborates With NCAA On Safety And Security
Representatives of the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) arrived Nigeria early January, 2020 to commence security Assessment of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. The 3-man team comprising Transportation Security specialists were received by Capt. Abdullahi Sidi, the Acting Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) at the Aviation House. The 10 days Assessment covered critical …
AFRAA Value-Addition
…Joint Solutions Set AFRAA On Path To Sustainability, Says Abderahman Berthe The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) says it is enhancing value-addition to member airlines to tide them over the current wave of challenges bedeviling African airlines. AFRAA has continued in spirited efforts to establish solid partnerships to benefit African airlines and make them more competitive. Mr. Abdelrahman Berthe, …