Aviation

Workers Allege AMCON is Running Down Aero

Chairman of the Air Transport Services, Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN), Comrade Emoapo Ayo-Ife on Monday alleged that Asset Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON) is mismanaging one of Nigeria’s major airlines, Aero Contractors and warned that about 1,500 workers would lose their jobs if the airline goes under.   Ayo-Ife said since AMCON invested […]

Maintenance

Heathrow Indecision to Build Additional Runway Highlights Europe’s Airport Dilemma

Reuters Moves by Britain to delay, once again, a decision on where to build an additional runway to serve the London area, highlights Europe’s difficulties in keeping up with emerging countries when it comes to creating vital airport capacity. By 2035, airports across Europe will be unable to accommodate the 2 million flights due to […]

Aviation

Air Safety During Harmattan

Penultimate Thursday, only one, out of three airlines that fly to Enugu from Lagos was able to operate. The other two cancelled their flights owing to poor terminal visibility caused by the current harmattan haze. Harmattan haze disrupts flight operations in Nigeria. In Nigeria, during Harmattan season, many flights are delayed, diverted or cancelled due to […]