Nigerian airlines have lost revenues projected to amount to millions of naira due to flight cancellations, delays and aircraft damage due to bad weather. Airlines said the rainy season this year was relatively longer than in the past years and was characterised by thunderstorm and low-level wind shear, which forced the operators to suspend some […]
In a bid to facilitate the development and implementation of a National Air Navigation Plan, National Aviation System Block Upgrade (ASBU) Plan, National Air Traffic Management Plan as well as other International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) new concepts in Nigeria, the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has created a National Air Navigation Planning unit, vested […]
As Air Peace last week celebrated five years, many industry stakeholders have expressed hope that the airline, which has warmed itself in the hearts of the people, would exist and operate profitably for many, many years. Those who spoke to THISDAY were even surprised that the airline was established just five years ago because of […]
It was mixed reaction on Tuesday when reports confirmed that the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON), Mr. Ahmed Lawan Kuru has called on the 9th Senate to work towards making Arik Air a national carrier. Kuru said this was necessary because the country needs major airlines that could effectively compete […]
Workers of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have called on the federal government to review a current administrative system which designates Lagos as its operational office, while Abuja is the corporate office, noting that it slows down critical decision making. The workers said unless urgent action was taken by the Minister of Aviation, Senator […]
