Aviation

Airlines Record Low Patronage over Insecurity

Airlines have confirmed that passenger traffic has reduced in the last four weeks. This, they attributed to the growing insecurity in different parts of the country. Those who spoke to THISDAY insisted that high airfares could be a factor, but insecurity was also identified as major reason. They noted that even at the peak of […]

Aviation

Lawmaker Seeks More Funding for Aviation Agencies

The Chairman House of Representatives Committee on Aviation, Hon. Nnolim Nnaji, has stressed the need for more funding of the aviation agencies to enable them cope with the increase in demands for air travel. Nnaji made this known in Abuja, during an interaction between the committee and the heads of agencies led by the Permanent […]

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 […]