Aviation is set to be part of key economic drivers that will benefit from President Bola Tinubu’s proposed Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF). In a statement by Ajuri Ngelale, the fund targets strategic sectors like agriculture, transportation, ports, energy,…
The Team Lead of ICAO Security Audit Programme, Callum Vine, announced Nigeria’s strong performance during a debrief after its Audit. Nigeria recently concluded the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Security Audit Programme the continuous Monitoring Approach (USAP-CMA) according to a…
Arik Air has bagged the award for Best Sustainable Airline of the Year, 2024 by the World Quality Alliance and Quality Standards Journal. The airline’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Mr Adebanji Ola, disclosed this in a statement made available to…
The Air Transport Senior Staff Services of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) has warned of potential action following Caverton Helicopters’ improper sack of its members and withholding dues. This is coming barely a week after another union, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and…
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) on Wednesday said stiff penalties would be used against Permit for Non-Commercial Flight (PNCF) or private jet owners engaged in illegal commercial flight operations. This was disclosed in a statement signed by MrMichealAchimugo, Director,…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the cargo volumes for African airlines increased by 17.0 percent in January. IATA, in a report sent to email during the week, said it showed much improvements compared to -1.2 percent performance in the month…
SIFAX Group, one of the leading business conglomerates in Nigeria with investment in Maritime, Aviation, Oil & Gas, Haulage & Logistics, Financial Services, and Hospitality, has appointed Basil Agboarumi as its new Executive Director, Corporate and Intergovernmental Affairs. Agboarumi recently…
In response to the escalating costs of air travel, Dana Air has introduced an array of additional rewards for its frequent flier club members. This initiative aims to express gratitude to loyal customers and ensure that they continue to enjoy…
The Assistant Secretary-General, Aviation Round Table (ART) Mr Olumide Ohunayo has urged the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development to back the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) in its efforts to restore equity at the airports. Ohunayo said this…
Nigeria’s airline operators have lamented significant obstacles hampering business operations, including forex scarcity, soaring Jet-A1 prices, and aircraft acquisition challenges due to country risk. According to airline representatives, the current situation poses an existential threat as aircraft awaiting maintenance remain…
