Nigeria has recorded a big achievement in the aviation industry, as Aviation Working Group (AWG) has removed the country from the watchlist and increased its rating to 75.5 per cent. This was disclosed by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, in Lagos yesterday during the commissioning of Juhi-2 aviation fuel depot at […]
Domestic airlines are facing unusual antagonism and disincentives beyond the regulatory frameworks and professionalism, a development that could undermine the sustenance of airline operations in Nigeria. Nigerian airlines are facing major challenges, among which is low capacity, as most of the airlines are negotiating to have more aircraft from lessors. At the cusp of […]
*Keyamo: FG Will Reciprocate Obstacles to Frustrate Nigerian Carriers on International Operation The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has stressed that the federal government would do everything possible to help Nigerian carriers lease aircraft on long-term agreement at competitive rates like most other airlines in the world. The Minister also said […]
Domestic airlines said that the major factors that contribute to increased price of flight tickets include the charges they pay for the use of the airports in the country, the high cost of aviation fuel and other charges paid to aviation agencies. The Chief Operating Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Mr. Osita Okonkwo made this known at […]
Three factors have continued to stand out among many other factors that impede the success of airline operations in Nigeria, which include aircraft leasing, high insurance premium and fluctuating price of aviation fuel. In order to eliminate the challenges, there must be collaboration between the airlines and the federal government Over the years Nigerian airlines […]
