January 3, 2020 Chinedu Eze writes that there are indications that 2020 may be a better year for the aviation industry in the areas of infrastructure, aircraft acquisition and improvement in passenger traffic There were three glaring challenges in the aviation industry in 2019. Firstly, it became evident last year that […]
by Gabriel Ogunjobi Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu, in this interview, reviews the challenges and prospects of the nation’s aviation industry. What has been your experience as FAAN MD? As the MD of FAAN, I have no reason […]
Sequel to the high demands by Cameroonians to fly directly into Nigeria, plans are underway for Ibom Air to begin scheduled flights on Cameroon-Nigeria route. Briefing newsmen shortly after the last State Executive Council meeting for 2019, the Secretary to the Akwa Ibom State Government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, maintained that “there’s […]
Air Peace said yesterday that the federal government is presently addressing the challenges confronting domestic airlines. The airline also dismissed report attributed to its Chief Operating Officer, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Olajide, that the government should stop granting multiple designations to foreign carriers. According to the airline, the interview which was conducted two […]
December 27, 2019 4:20 am0 Chinedu Eze In-bound Nigerian air travelers returning home to celebrate the yuletide with their loved ones are having difficulty in travelling with their luggage, as foreign airline now imposes outrageous charges on excess luggage and also delay connecting flight time with passengers that have many bags. […]
December 27, 2019 4:27 Arik Air has donated some relief items to the Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camp, Uhogua, Benin City, Edo State, to enable them celebrate the Christmas. The airline said the initiative was part of its corporate social responsibility. Arik Air’s Head of Marketing, Central and West Africa, Andrew […]
Updated December 27, 2019 54 At least 15 people died and dozens were injured on Friday when a passenger plane carrying 100 people crashed shortly after takeoff from Kazakhstan’s largest city and slammed into a house, state media reported. The Fokker 100 Bek Air plane disappeared from the radar minutes after […]
The Nigerian Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) has rated Arik Air the most safety conscious airline 2019. NATCA, Abuja Chapter gave Arik the award during the induction ceremony of 12 newly rate air traffic controllers in Abuja. Captain Jide Bakare, the Director of Safety, Arik Air, received the award on behalf […]
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria on Wednesday banned individual and agency protocol activities at airports across the country. The General Manager, Corporate Affairs of FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, said the decision was in line with the Federal Government’s policy on ease of doing business. She stated that apart from FAAN […]
By NAN 13 December 2019 | 9:15 am Arik Air on Thursday announced the resumption of flight services to Asaba Airport in Delta. Arik Air Chief Executive Officer, Capt. Roy Ilegbodu said in a statement in Lagos that starting from Dec. 18, the airline would be operating daily flights from Lagos […]