Aviation

Shrinking Flight Time for Nigerian Airlines

Nigerian airlines have reacted to the announcement made recently by the Managing Director of the Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt. RabiuYadudu, who stated that the agency in collaboration with the Nigerian Airspace Management agency (NAMA), has suspended the extension of time for flights that wish to land at the airports, which are normally […]

Aviation

Nigeria Air and the Future of Aviation Industry

With so many reactions trailing the recent announcement of Ethiopian Airlines as core investor and partner to the national carrier, Nigeria Air. Writer looks at how the new airline with government stakes will impact on the aviation sector Many Nigerians have been reacting to the confirmation by the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, that […]

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Mixed Reaction Trail FG’s Choice of Ethiopian Airlines

Since it became public that the federal government is in talks with Africa’s most profitable carrier, Ethiopian Airlines as its choice of core investor/ technical partner for the planned national carrier, Nigeria Air, industry stakeholders have reacted differently to the report. Last week, a team from the Ministry of Aviation met with Ethiopian Airlines management […]

Aviation

Airlines’ Worry over Fleet Depletion Heightens as High Season Approaches

The withdrawal and suspension of two airlines, coupled the depletion of aircraft in the fleet of operating carriers will adversely affect flight operation in the high season towards December. writer indicates that increase fares, limited equipment will cripple air transport in Nigeria and frustrate movement of people, as insecurity discourages road transport The major challenge […]