By John Shiklam in Kaduna A six-man Airport Council International (ACI) team has commenced the inspection of the Kaduna International airport to ascertain its safety and worthiness for full operation on international routes. The inspection is coming ahead of the October deadline for the international safety certification of the airport for landing and taking off […]
The federal government has reiterated that the proposed national airline for the country would be unveiled in December, 2018. The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, said this in a statement by the ministry’s Deputy Director, Media and Public Affairs, James Odaudu. The minister, according to the statement, made this commitment while receiving […]
Nigeria loses over $30 million in export produce annually due to poor quality control and poor packaging and has lost the position of a major hub for cargo freighting in Africa. This was disclosed by the President of the Association of Foreign Airlines Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), Kingsley Nwokoma who said that many farm produce […]
Aviation industry experts have expressed doubt over the realisation of the national carrier by the federal government, which government anticipates would be finalised by December 24, 2018. Beside the promise made by government, the industry is yet to see any concrete plans to the establishment of the project less than six months to the given date, as informed sources disclosed […]
The Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuohas stressed the need for the upgrade of landing aids so that airlines can operate for more hours and maximise their revenues. Obi also doubted if the government would give equal opportunity to private sector driven airlines when the planned national carrier takes off. Excerpts: The plan […]
