Aviation

Reforms as Elixir for Air Travellers

The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo last week encapsulated the federal government’s plan to put the right structures and policies in place to grow the aviation industry with ultimate aim to boost customer satisfaction. There are two key factors that play huge role in air travel. One is the airline and the […]

FAAN

ASRTI Seeks Improved Security Measures, Passenger Comfort

Industry think-tank, Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ASRTI) has demanded from the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) improved safety measures, passenger comfort, security and infrastructure standards at airports across Nigeria. The body made the demand when it met with the Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku at the agency headquarters in Lagos on […]

FAAN

Tackling Airport Infrastructure Deficit

One of the major challenges faced by air transport sector in Nigeria is poor airport infrastructure. The major factor that exacerbated the airport infrastructure challenge is the lack of expansion of airport facilities to meet the surge in passenger traffic. The consequence is that the utilities were being overstretched and the Murtala Muhammed International Airport […]

FAAN

FAAN to Establish Magistrate Court at Airports for Instant Trial of Offenders Who Defy Regulations

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has concluded plans to establish a magistrate court at airports across the country for the immediate trial of offenders who defy anti-touting and other airport regulations. The Managing Director of FAAN, Mrs. Olubunmi Kuku, who made this known yesterday, during a meeting between FAAN management and heads of […]

arik Airlines

Dwindling Domestic Air Transport in Nigeria

With diminishing disposable income due to downturn in Nigeria’s economy, many Nigerians who hitherto travelled by air cannot afford it currently. If the situation continues, Nigeria may have blighted aviation sector, which only benefits foreign airlines that operate most of the international flight service from Nigeria. As Christmas season draws near, relief is yet to […]