Airlines

Domestic Airlines Decry High Airport Charges, Their Contribution to Exorbitant Airfares

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 […]

Aviation

Challenges of Airline Operation in Nigeria

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 […]

Aviation

Yuletide: As Airlines Move to Meet Passengers’ Demand

In order to meet the expected surge in air passengers’ demand, Nigerian airlines are beginning to acquire more aircraft through leasing, which is a global successful venture for airlines, even though such venture could be costly in Nigeria. About five months ago, aviation industry insiders were wondering how the airlines would cope with high passenger […]

Sirika Aviation

Hope Rising for Leasing Company

The Ministry of Aviation recently notified the industry that the federal government’s plan to establish aircraft leasing company is still in progress. The Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika recently announced that the federal government has progressed in its plan to establish aircraft leasing company and make it easier for Nigerian carriers and others in […]