Aviation Sector Lost $2 Billion Investment in Two Years

THISDAY investigations have revealed that the aviation industry in 2015 and 2016 lost over $2 billion investment from international financiers who wanted a stake in Nigeria air transport sector due to the prevailing economic downturn. Considering the huge potential market for aircraft maintenance in Nigeria, THISDAY gathered that in mid 2015, one European based aircraft […]

ARIK AIR ANNOUNCES VALENTINE SPECIAL OFFER

Arik Air, West and Central Africa’s largest airline is rolling out a series of sales promotions as part of the airline’s 10th anniversary celebrations. The first among the planned offers is the special Valentine promo fare which is available from 31 January, 2017. Customers can take advantage of this offer by buying one return ticket to […]

Despite Opposition from Senate, Stakeholders Insist on Abuja Airport Closure

Despite the rejection of the planned closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja for major rehabilitation of the runway, industry experts have insisted that to avert major accident and ensure safety the airport must be closed for thorough and comprehensive work to be done at the facility.   The former General Manager, Corporate Communication […]

We are Committed to Serving Nigeria, Says Ethiopian Airlines

*Offers to Hire Nigerian Pilots Africa’s largest and leading carrier, Ethiopia Airlines has said that it has no intention to leave Nigeria but would continue to serve its esteemed passengers in the region’s most populated country. The airline, which started operation in Nigeria in 1960, said that it is committed to the Nigerian project and […]

DANA Air Partners NESG on 22nd Nigeria Economic Summit

Nigerian carrier, Dana Air has announced that it is partnering the Nigerian Economic Summit Group on the forthcoming Nigerian Economic Summit (NES#22), scheduled to hold from 10th to 12th October, 2016, at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. In line with this year’s theme, the Nigerian Economic Summit 22, will provide the platform to facilitate stakeholders’ discussions / agreements on […]