Nigerian carrier, Azman Air has suspended its operations and sends its staff on compulsory leave without pay, thus reducing the number of aircraft on domestic services in Nigeria. This was confirmed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, which indicated that the airline took the decision after the end of its hajj operation and the […]
The Federal High court in Lagos yesterday, December 9 reaffirmed its injunction order issued on November 24, 2022 pending the determination of the Motion on Notice filed by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) to stop the proposed national carrier, Nigeria Air. The Hon Justice A. Lewis-Allagoa after hearing the submission of Nureni Jimoh, SAN […]
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 […]
Less than 48 hours after it suspended Azman Air’s operations over failure to renew its Air Transport Licence (ATL), the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has restored the airline’s licence, which allows it to resume scheduled service. NCAA in a brief statement said, “Consequent upon the fulfillment of all outstanding requirements, the Nigeria Civil Aviation […]
There are indications that domestic carriers may reduce their workforce, as they struggle to sustain their operations in the face of high cost of aviation fuel, which is currently about N950 per litre. THISDAY investigations revealed that some airlines are already reviewing their workforce and see sacking workers as their last option, which also signals […]
