Industry stakeholders had high hopes in the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari when he appointed an aviator as Minister of Aviation. The hope was further elevated when the government introduced the aviation road map, which aimed at marking a turning point in the sector. But such hope gradually dwindled as the years passed by. The […]
Aviation industry stakeholders have made projections on what to expect in the industry in 2023, they also made recommendations on how to improve the sector. In many ways, Nigeria aviation industry recorded remarkable progress in 2022. Nigeria was one of the first countries to overcome the effect of Coronavirus pandemic in the world and improved […]
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 […]
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Capt. Rabiu Yadudu Nigeria has disclosed that Nigeria lost $2.5 billion (about N1.25 trillion) on Maintenance Repair Overhaul (MRO) investments to neighbouring countries in 2021 due to lack of functional facility in the country. Nigerian airlines ferry their aircraft for maintenance to countries like Ethiopia, […]
Nigeria’s oldest carrier, Aero Contractors, is almost down but it has the potential to rise again and become one of Nigeria’s most successful carriers. Key factors are going in favour of Aero Contractors. These include invaluable goodwill, highly skilled manpower with experience, a training school and a priceless aircraft maintenance facility. What is going against […]
