Industry expert and CEO of African Aviation Services, Nick Fadugba, has x-rayed the aviation industry in Nigeria and said multiple entry points and frequencies of foreign airlines are commercially disadvantageous to Nigerian airlines and do not achieve fair reciprocity. Over 85 per cent of air travellers on international destinations are airlifted by foreign airlines in […]
International airlines have used aero politics, diplomacy, government protection and marketing strategies to outdo one another to secure the limited cargo delivery and evacuation market during the COVID-19 lockdown. The writes noted that Nigerian airlines may not have a chance in the competitive market without government support The global lockdown occasioned by coronavirus has threatened […]
As Air Peace last week celebrated five years, many industry stakeholders have expressed hope that the airline, which has warmed itself in the hearts of the people, would exist and operate profitably for many, many years. Those who spoke to THISDAY were even surprised that the airline was established just five years ago because of […]
Chairman of House Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji has pledged to collaborate with the Senate, industry agencies to bequeath to Nigerians an industry that is safe, reliable and viable. Nnaji made this known during his post inaugural address and said the Committee would take immediate action to review the lopesided policies that encourages the […]
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has called for the renegotiation of Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the federal government’s approval of additional flights to the Emirates Airline, which puts domestic carriers operating to UAE in great disadvantage. In a statement issued yesterday by its Executive Chairman, Captain […]
