Many Nigerians have become nostalgic about the federal government’s plan to launch another national airline, but there are still doubts over the future, funding, and profitability of the planned airline. The logo and name of the planned national carrier, which is billed to start operation in December this year, was unveiled at the Farnborough […]
The Federal Government of Nigeria, through the Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, today revealed the branding and livery for a new national Flag Carrier Nigeria Air due to be launched at the end of this year. Senator Sirika spoke at a press conference at the Farnborough Air Show at 1pm today. The […]
Aviation experts have identified reasons why it would be very difficult for Nigerian airlines to successfully operate international routes, which typically is a major foreign exchange earner and reduces capital flight by foreign airlines, put at $1.4 billion in 2017. Since the demise of the national carrier, Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL), it has been very […]
The federal government has reiterated that the proposed national airline for the country would be unveiled in December, 2018. The Minister of State for Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, said this in a statement by the ministry’s Deputy Director, Media and Public Affairs, James Odaudu. The minister, according to the statement, made this commitment while receiving […]
The Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuohas stressed the need for the upgrade of landing aids so that airlines can operate for more hours and maximise their revenues. Obi also doubted if the government would give equal opportunity to private sector driven airlines when the planned national carrier takes off. Excerpts: The plan […]
