Aviation

Why National Carrier May Remain Elusive

There is likely not going to be a national carrier operating scheduled domestic service by May 2023, even when the paperwork for a new government-backed airline may have been concluded. Optimists in the aviation industry who are nostalgic about a new national carrier would say that nine months is enough to midwife a national carrier, […]

Alh Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina, President Azman Air; Mr. Samson Fatokun, Area Mgr. South-West Africa, IATA; Alh Kashim B.Shettima, Chairman SkyJet; Nogie Meggison, Chairman AON; Jacky Hathiramani, CEO Dana Air, Allen Onyema CEO Air Peace . PHOTOS BY: NOVO ISIORO Aviation

FG Moves to Avert Shutdown of Operations by Airlines

*Engages stakeholders to address aviation fuel scarcity *House urges airlines not to suspend operations  *Ibom Air opts out of plan to stop operations Following a threat by airline operators to shut down their operations tomorrow over the scarcity of aviation fuel, the federal government has appealed to operators to reconsider their decision, stressing that it […]

Aviation

Nigerian Airlines Express Dismay over Senate’s Threat to Invite Foreign Carriers to Operate Domestic Service, Explain Causes of Flight Delays, Cancellations

The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has expressed dismay over the threat by the Chairman of Senate Committee on Aviation, Senator Smart Adeyemi; that foreign airlines would be invited to operate domestic service in Nigeria if local airlines do not stop incessant flight delays and cancellations. AON in a statement signed by its President and […]