Events that Shaped Aviation Sector in 2017

The writer x-rays events that dominated the aviation industry in 2017, which may influence activities in the sector in 2018. There was no pivotal event that characterised the aviation industry in 2017 but the industry maintained the good record of zero accident in the year. The image of the sector went a notch higher because […]

At ICAO Conference, Africa’s Airport Infrastructure, Taxation Take Centre Stage

At the just-concluded ICAO World Aviation Forum organised by the International Civil Aviation Organisation in collaboration with the federal government, industry experts identified poor airport infrastructure, high taxation of airlines and non-liberalisation of Africa’s airspace as key factors that stunt growth of air transport sector in the continent. For the first time, the International Civil […]

IATA, AfDB Sign MoU

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for collaboration to boost the aviation sector in Africa. The MoU was signed on the sidelines of the International Civil Aviation Organization World Aviation Forum – Financing the Development of Aviation Infrastructure […]

Dana Air Partners FG to Host World Aviation Forum

One of Nigeria’s leading airline Dana Air has announced that that it would partner with the federal government of Nigeria to host the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) – World Aviation Forum (IWAF) scheduled to start today and end on Wednesday in Abuja. The Forum with the theme: ‘’Financing the Development of Aviation Infrastructure’’ would explore the […]