Aviation

Iyal Canvasses Support for Nigerian Airlines, Aviation Agencies

Former Special Assistant to The President on Aviation Matters and Managing Director, Afri-Air International Limited, Capt. Shehu Iyal has said that there is need for efforts to ensure that players in Nigeria’s aviation industry survive the existing economic  challenges while working on sustainability of the industry in the future. Speaking in an interview on the […]

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Hope Rises for Agro-produce Export as Aviacargo Committee Lists Challenges, Solution to Enhance Nigeria’s Ranking

The Aviacargo Committee set up by the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu to boost Nigeria’s exports by air has raised hope that within a limited timeframe, Nigeria would become number exporter of perishables and other agro-based products in Africa. Coordinator of the Committee, Mr. Ikechi Uko while […]

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FG COMPLETES CONCESSION OF ABUJA AND KANO AIRPORTS 

…. As Ministry of Aviation becomes Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace In alignment with the Aviation Roadmap, approved by Mr. President on 18th October 2016, the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace is delighted to inform all stakeholders, both local and international, and the media, that the concession of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja, […]

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Dana Air Signs Training MoU with Crew Training Institute

Dana Air has signed an MOU with Crew Training Institute for customer service efficiency, poise, etiquette and finishing school training for it’s Frontline employees. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete, ”Dana Air is committed to always raising the bar of it’s standards across every facet of our operations and this […]

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Stakeholders Raise Concern over Bloated Workforce, Lack of Professionalism in Aviation Industry

Aviation industry stakeholders have expressed fear that the recruitment of hundreds of administrative personnel without core professionals in the various agencies in the last eight years would undermine output and safety standards in air transport in Nigeria. They insisted that the lack of competent and technical staff in the critical areas of the aviation agencies […]