FG MAY JETTISON AIRPORT CONCESSION PROGRAMME

There is an indication that the federal government may abandon the airport concession programme, which was one of the cardinal development goals this administration wished to actualise in the aviation sector. Minister of State, Aviation, SenatorHadiSirikahad on assumption of office declared he would concession the airports, see to the establishment of a national carrier as […]

Challenges Hindering Air Transport in Nigeria

Writer recently sampled opinions of airlines operators and stakeholders, who maintained that government has a major role to play in revamping the air transport sector Airline operators, members of Aviation Round Table (ART) and other stakeholders believe that the myriads of problems plaguing the aviation industry would be solved if government has the political will, […]

Ethiopian ShebaMiles to Launch Platinum Tier level

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest and fastest growing African airline, proudly announces that it will introduce a Platinum tier level in its frequent flyer loyalty program, ShebaMiles, as of January 2017. The Platinum tier level offers extra benefits to frequent flyers that accrue 75, 000 status miles or 60 qualifying segments within one calendar year, Jan […]

NAAPE Urges FG to Protect, Empower Domestic Airlines

The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has called on the federal government to provide the needed incentives to domestic airlines so that they would grow the capacity to operate international destinations.   The president of NAAPE, Isaac Balami made the call on behalf of the association in Lagos and said that indications […]

‘Govt Policies Discourage Investment in Airline Business’

The Chairman of Arik Air, Sir Joseph Arumemi-Ikhide has said that certain policies of the federal government on air transport in Nigeria tend to discourage investment in the sector. Arumemi-Ikhide said considering the pivotal role air transport plays in the economic growth of any nation, the government should introduce policies that would encourage airlines by […]