Canada Should Eliminate Crown Rents, Not Privatize Airports

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) asked the Canadian Government to improve the competitiveness of its aviation sector by prioritizing the elimination of Crown Rents over consideration of airport privatization. “The Canadian government has already pocketed about C$5 billion as the historical landlord of airport property. That’s a C$5 billion disincentive to travel, to visit […]

A’RESE, THE VOICE OF NIGERIA, SAVOURS THE HOSPITALITY OF ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ABU DHABI

AghareseEmokpae, popularly known as A’rese, the winner of the first edition of The Voice Nigeria singing competition, relished the hospitality of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, during her all-expense paid visit to Abu Dhabi, courtesy of the airline. A’rese had a first-hand experience of the unique and modern city which […]

FOR OPERATING DOMESTIC SERVICE, NCAA FINES INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE, LYXOR N9.5M

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced that it has sanctioned an airline, Lyxor International, a non-schedule, general aviation operator-for violating the terms of approved flight clearance for its type of operation. The regulatory authority grounded the airline’s aircraft at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja on February 16, for the violation of airspace […]

FG MAY JETTISON AIRPORT CONCESSION PROGRAMME

There is an indication that the federal government may abandon the airport concession programme, which was one of the cardinal development goals this administration wished to actualise in the aviation sector. Minister of State, Aviation, SenatorHadiSirikahad on assumption of office declared he would concession the airports, see to the establishment of a national carrier as […]

IS NIMET HOBBLED BY INCLEMENT WEATHER?

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency is saddled with the responsibility of providing accurate weather forecasts for the aviation, maritime and agricultural sectors, among others. Despite the efforts to live up its mandate, airlines still record high air returns due to sudden adverse weather conditions For the Aviation sector, December 2016 will remain memorable, not for good, […]