The withdrawal and suspension of two airlines, coupled the depletion of aircraft in the fleet of operating carriers will adversely affect flight operation in the high season towards December. writer indicates that increase fares, limited equipment will cripple air transport in Nigeria and frustrate movement of people, as insecurity discourages road transport The major challenge […]
Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) took over Nigeria’s foremost carrier, Aero Contractors and a promising airline, Arik Air, after taking over Nigeria Airways Limited over issues of debts. Since the takeover of both firms, by AMCON, the airlines have recorded diminishing performance, while their debts continue to rise. After the COVID-19 lockdown was lifted […]
Nigeria’s oldest carrier, Aero Contractors, is almost down but it has the potential to rise again and become one of Nigeria’s most successful carriers. Key factors are going in favour of Aero Contractors. These include invaluable goodwill, highly skilled manpower with experience, a training school and a priceless aircraft maintenance facility. What is going against […]
Nigeria airlines namely Air Peace, Azman Air, United Nigeria Airline, Arik Air, Aero Contractors and Max Air have announced an alliance called the ‘Spring Alliance’, to mutually support each other’s operations and surpass the expectations of the flying public. The carriers signed the alliance on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, in Lagos. Speaking, the Chairman of […]
The former Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Captain Fola Akinkuotu has ended his tenure as the head of the agency after five years. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika directed Mr. Mathew Lawrence Pwajok to replace him, pending the appointment of a substantive Managing Director. Akinkuotu tenure expired on January […]
