Captain Usman Aviation

Usman Lists Ways Nigerian Carriers Can Benefit from Intra-regional Operations

Former Director General of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Muhtar Usman, has said for Nigerian airlines to operate profitably from West African destinations, they must brace up for competition. Usman, acknowledged that Nigeria has the highest passenger traffic in the sub-region, saying the indigenous carriers have to put their house in order to […]

ENUGU AIRPORT Aviation

Akanu Ibiam Airport: Minister Relocates to Enugu

The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika said he would relocate to Enugu to directly supervise the rehabilitation of the Akanu Ibiam international Airport, which he said would be ready in April next year. Sirika during the Aviation Ministry’s budget defence on Tuesday told the House Committee on Aviation that the airport would be reopened […]

NAMA Radar at MMIA Aviation

Why Air Traffic Controllers Need more Training

One of the critical jobs in air traffic management, air safety and success of flight operations is that of air traffic controllers (ATCOs). ATCOs issue landing and takeoff instructions to pilots. They monitor and direct the movement of aircraft on the ground and in the air, using radar, computers, or visual references. They alsocontrol all ground traffic at airports, including […]

Arik Aircraft Aviation

Arik Wins Airline Brand Award

Arik Air has again won the award of the most recognizable airline brand in West Africa. The award was bestowed on Arik Air at the African Travel Times 2019 Awards held at Movenpick Ambassador Hotel, Accra, Ghana. The airline management said this is the second consecutive year Air Air would be winning the prestigious award. […]

Aviation

Ethiopian to Resume Flight to Athens

Ethiopian Airlines, the Largest Aviation Group in Africa and SKYTRAX Certified Four Star Global Airline, proudly announces the resumption of its flight to Athens, Greece effective Dec 13, 2019. Ethiopian has resumed the service to the city of Athens after 18 years. Athens marks Ethiopian’s 20th destination in Europe. Filled with incredible historical sites, Athens […]