FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

FG, UAE Agree on Reciprocal Rights as Minister Negotiates New BASA before Emirates Flight Resumption Next Week

The Federal Government and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed on reciprocal rights, as world mega carrier, Emirates Airlines is set to resume Dubai-Lagos flight service on Tuesday, October 1, 2024; indicating that Nigerian carrier, Air Peace, which hitherto operated the route can also resume flight operations to the Middle East country. This is […]

AIRSPACE

U.S.-Nigeria Open Skies Pact Takes Flight: Boosting Aviation and Economic Ties

The United States-Nigeria Open Skies Air Transport Agreement, provisionally active since 2000, officially commenced on May 13, 2024. Transitioning into full effect, this bilateral pact signifies a pivotal advancement in fostering a modern civil aviation relationship with Nigeria, aligning with U.S. Open Skies international aviation policy. Upholding commitments to aviation safety and security, the agreement allows […]

AIR FRANCE AIRCRAFT Aviation

Exploiting Nigerian Air Travellers with BASA

High airfares charged in Nigeria by international airlines could be traced to the lopsided Bilateral Air Service Agreements that was signed by the federal government, which does not protect Nigerian carriers and travellers. It has become a cliché to say that Nigerian travellers pay the highest airfares to international destinations in West Africa and one […]

Ethiopia Airlines Crew Aviation

Mixed Reaction Trail FG’s Choice of Ethiopian Airlines

Since it became public that the federal government is in talks with Africa’s most profitable carrier, Ethiopian Airlines as its choice of core investor/ technical partner for the planned national carrier, Nigeria Air, industry stakeholders have reacted differently to the report. Last week, a team from the Ministry of Aviation met with Ethiopian Airlines management […]