In a major step forward for gender equality and gender action in international air transport, ICAO and South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) were joined by over 500 leaders and experts from around the world in Cape Town for the opening of the first-ever Global Aviation Gender Summit. SACAA was supported by the Government of the Republic of South Africa …
Aviation Will Work Better With Tourism By Roland Ohaeri
The need to improve the synergy between aviation and tourism gets stronger attention as Africa pursues its long-term development objectives. Mr. Alain St. Ange, former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine of the Seychelles, in this exclusive interview with Aviation & Allied Business Journal offers useful ideas on how aviation in Africa can leverage on tourism traffic to …
Senator Hadi Sirika Unveils New National Carrier – Nigeria Air
The Nigerian government has unveiled the name and logo of its new national carrier, Nigeria Air. The new branding was revealed by Sen. Hadi Sirika, Minister of State for Aviation, at Farnborough International Airshow. New terminals in Lagos and Abuja Airports would add 11 million passenger capacity in each of the two airports. The new airline would have flights on …
Promoting Aviation Is A Win-Win For All, Says Aviation Minister, As Buhari Commissions NAIA-Abuja Light Rail
The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika has said that promoting aviation in Nigeria will benefit all, adding that aviation will continue to play a vital role in developing the Nigerian economy. The Minister, represented by the Commissioner of the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB). Engr. Akin Olateru, made this known at the Association of Foreign and Airlines Representative …
National Airline To Take Off In December, Aviation Minister Reassures
The Minister of State for Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has reiterated his pledge that the proposed national airline for Nigeria will be unveiled before the end of the year, The Minister who gave the assurance while receiving the Outline Business Case Certificate of Compliance from the Director General of the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC), Engr Chidi Izuwah, said the …





