Aviation

Unions Berate Minister over Plans to Demolish Aviation Agencies, Alleges Sinister Motive

Insisting that there must be ulterior motive behind the plan to demolish operating structures of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and other aviation agencies in Lagos, three aviation unions, National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and Association of Nigeria Aviation Professionals (ANAP) have called […]

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As Yuletide Approaches, Nigerian Carriers Acquire More Aircraft to Meet Demands of High Season

In order to meet the envisaged high passenger demand during the Christmas season when passenger traffic more than double that of the previous months, Nigerian airlines have started acquiring more aircraft to meet the expected surge in passenger movement. THISDAY learnt that some of these airlines have leased aircraft while some are in the process […]

IATA Aviation

Europe Prospers from Connectivity Policies, Says IATA

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on governments and regulators to encourage stronger European cohesion and economic development by embracing policies to promote greater air connectivity. Key to this is recognising the different strengths and benefits offered by the diverse types of carriers operating in Europe. IATA’s Director General, Willie Walsh, said: “Europe, […]

Aviation

Flight Operations May be Affected as NiMet Alerts on Commencement of Dry Season in Northern Nigeria

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has alerted the public of the possible commencement of the dry season otherwise called the harmattan season in most parts of the north since the beginning of this week following weather report of observed movement of dust plumes from the source region (Niger and Chad) where dust-haze and haziness, in relatively […]