Aviation

IATA: Despite COVID-19 Economic Disruption, People Still Eager to Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics has stated that in a report that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term despite the economic disruptions caused by the pandemic. IATA said to ensure that aviation can sustainably deliver its social and economic benefits, it is critical that governments step-up their […]

IATA Aviation

Experts Highlight Aviation Sector Challenges

The aviation industry has suffered most during the COVID-19 pandemic, due to the lockdown imposed by most countries, experts agreed at the 2021 Arab Aviation Summit. Under the theme, ” Arab Aviation in the New Normal”, the 2021 Arab Aviation Summit, which started on Monday brought together experts to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 […]

IATA Aviation

IATA: Growing Confidence Return to Air Travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced results from its latest poll of recent travelers, revealing growing confidence in a return to air travel, frustration with current travel restrictions, and acceptance of a travel app to manage health credentials for travel. IATA said 88% believe that when opening borders, the right balance must be struck […]

Aviation

SAHCO Acquires New Equipment, Handles Covid-19 Vaccine Shipment

Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) said it has been entrusted with the responsibility of providing aviation Ground Handling for the Astraceneca vaccines at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria to combat the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. The F=first batch of the vaccines, which was received by the Nigerian government “was coordinated in […]

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

Analyst Predicts Weak Growth for Airlines

Industry consultant and CEO of Aglo Limited, Tayo Ojuri has predicted that Nigerian airlines would record weak profit in 2021, due to the weakness of the marco-economy. Ojuri said this in a telephone interview with THISDAY. He identified three factors that would hinder the ability of the airlines to post healthy profit. One of the […]