Stakeholders who are experts in aviation industry have explained how domestic airline operators could save so much money from dry leasing. According to them, if Nigerian carriers migrate from wet leasing of aircraft to dry leasing, it will save them about N26. 6 billion ($17,853,48000) annually. They are optimistic that domestic airlines will soon begin […]
For the past 30 years, there have been plans by the Nigerian government to establish a major aircraft maintenance facility, but the plans have remained elusive until last week when Air Peace, with government’s affirmation, made substantive commitment to establish one at Lagos airport. Generally, Airlines spend more money on fuel and aircraft maintenance, but […]
Nigeria has again been re-elected into Part 2 of the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) in Montreal, Canada. The country secured a resounding 163 votes out of 185, thus confirming its influence and leadership in international aviation. The announcement of the re-election was made by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, […]
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, yesterday flagged off the commencement of the construction of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. When completed, Nigerian airlines, the presidential fleet, and the Nigeria Air Force fleet would no more ferry their aircraft to overseas facilities for […]
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