Domestic carriers may suffer forced depletion of aircraft, following the suspension of all aircraft checks abroad due to lack of foreign exchange. With the latest development, all the aircraft ferried overseas would remain in various aircraft maintenance facilities until the airlines are able to source for funds to pay for their repairs and subsequent return […]
Industry stakeholders have excoriated Emirates Airlines over its decision to suspend its operations to Nigeria from September 1, 2022, saying that it is a subtle pressure on government to release dollars that are obviously unavailable. The industry observers said that the reason why the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has been unable to pay the […]
Foreign airlines have kept to their threat of withdrawing flight service to Nigeria if their trapped revenues were not repatriated, as Middle East mega carrier, Emirates Airlines, announced that it would suspend all flights to Nigeria from September 1, 2022. Emirates is owed over $95 million in Nigeria, which it cannot repatriate due to scarcity […]
Business class to hit N12m later August NCAA increase TRL to $10,000 Following high cost of aviation fuel, astronomical charges recently introduced aviation agencies, international airlines have increased airfares by 100 per cent, a development that has adversely affected domestic and international flight services in the country. The airlines include major international carriers like Air […]
There is no doubt that the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has contributed immensely in safe flight operation in Nigeria. Industry observers say the federal government has shown a lot of commitment in the continuous investment in the agency, ensuring that it upgrades its facilities and equipment to meet the critical changes in aviation development […]
