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Labour canvasses Green Field concession, full autonomy or corporatization of FAAN ORGANISED Labour has written …
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18th October 2020
NLC writes President Buhari proffers ideas to counter FG’s concession plans
Labour canvasses Green Field concession, full autonomy or corporatization of FAAN ORGANISED Labour h…
18th October 2020
NAHCO says Yusuf spreading baseless allegations over undeserved N125, 900, 000 severance claims
NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) plc has again described weighty allegations of gunrunning…
16th October 2020
NAHCO issues disclaimer against former subsidiary MD, Baba Yusuf
THE Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc (NAHCO) has issued a disclaimer over allegations leveled …
15th October 2020
Unions allege Chinese debt on airport terminals grown to US$1billion
Reject 60%-40% concession pitch, plans to sack staff after two years at concessionaire’s whim Say Si…
15th October 2020
Updated: Unions embark on warning strike locks out Minister
TODAY unions across the country embarked on a warning strike and at the Freedom Square of the Federa…
14th October 2020
7 Star Global Hangar receives ATL set to run airline with 5 helicopters, 10 ERJ 145
7 Star Global Hangar has received its Airline Transport License (ATL) from the Nigerian Civil Aviati…
14th October 2020
FG plans to double airports in Nigeria before 2023 end
FEDERAL Government through the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika says it will double the num…
14th October 2020
NAHCO signs new contracts with Qatar, Azman, supports government’s export drive
NIGERIAN Aviation Handling Company Plc, (NAHCO), has been contracted to handle Qatar Airways, for an…
13th October 2020
AON members obtain injunction to nullify AGM / Elections, restrain new executives
SOME members of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) have filed an interlocutory injunction callin…
11th October 2020
CAA Act review: Stakeholders canvass less political interference, economic regulatory functions
Highlight other areas where change is expected PROFESSIONALS in the aviation sub-sector are tasking …
11th October 2020
Unions insist on 7 day ultimatum, tell staff to boycott Sirika’s regional meetings
ARISING from a Joint Action Committee ( JAC) meeting held on October 9, 2020 national unions in the …
8th October 2020
NIS reels out nation-building contributions says passport issuance just 5% of functions
ASSISTANT Comptroller General Zone A of the Nigerian Immigration Service ( NIS), Mrs Doris Braimah d…
8th October 2020
Unions issue FAAN 7-day ultimatum over salaries, outstanding allowances
AVIATION unions are again mobilizing members to embark on a crippling industrial action, this time a…
7th October 2020
Emirates may get clearance soon as UAE to begin issuing visas October 8
NIS announces conditions that may deny passengers departure MINISTER of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirik…
6th October 2020
NIS advises applicants to embrace technology, shun touts
NIGERIAN Immigration Service (NIS) have advised intending applicants to embrace various technologica…
6th October 2020
Aviation Minister announces BASA ratification with USA, three other countries
Commends Anambra State on cargo airport MINISTER of Aviation Senator Hadi Sirika has announced that …
6th October 2020
House of Reps holds public hearing, begins review process of Civil Aviation Act
THE House of Representatives Committee on Aviation will on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 begin a process…
6th October 2020
Heritage Bank, 5 others get FG’s nod to open 774, 000 SPW beneficiaries’ accounts
HERITAGE Bank Plc has been engaged by the Federal Gover…
2nd October 2020
Elin Group set to commence charter operations as NCAA grants airline AOC
ELIN Group Limited, having met all the requirements to commence charter operations, has been granted…
2nd October 2020
FG begins implementation of new visa policy, fees October 1
EFFECTIVE October 1, 2020, the Federal Government has approved implementation of the New Visa Policy…
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EndSARS Protests: Arik Air, Dana announce return to operation
AIRLINES using the Lagos airport as operational hub have restarted flight services to various degrees following the ease up of violence in certain areas of the country during the hijacked #EndSARS peaceful protest. Airlines using Lagos as their hub p…
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Arik Air, AWA cancel October 21 flights as stakeholders react to public fears
Air Peace cancels Lagos Benin flights over curfew FOLLOWING the announcement of a 24 hours curfew by the Lagos State government, Arik Air has cancelled all its flight operations for Wednesday, October 21, 2020. The airline, whose main hub is Lagos ha…
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World Air Traffic Controllers’ Day: NATCA harp on opportunities despite COVID-19
PRESIDENT Nigeria Air TrafficControllers Association (NATCA), Abayomi Agoro has expressed optimism for passenger growth despite air traffic volumes hitting an all-time low because of the COVID- 19 pandemic. Agoro made this known in a statement today …
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Again Dana Air shows commitment, partners 26th Nigerian Economic Summit
DANA Air will be supporting the 26thNigerian Economic Summit (NES#26) scheduled to hold from the 26th to 27th of October 2020, at Transcorp Hilton Abuja and the Lagos Office of the Nigerian Economic Summit Group. Themed: ”Build…
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Unions’ protests, Minister’s inspection of abandoned Lagos taxiway and many more
PHOTO REEL this week deals with some extremes from the botched meeting with staff of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria due to a nationwide protest to the Minister of Aviation inspecting facilities belonging to Caverton Helicopters as well wor…
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Sirika visits Caverton Helicopter simulator facility
THE Hon. Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika has paid a working visit to Lagos. Sen. Sirika carried out a facility tour of Caverton Helicopters limited where he inspected their Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility (MRO), as well as the Flight…
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Air Peace takes delivery of another ERJ-145 aircraft, set to receive 2 brand new E195-E2s
AIR PEACE has taken delivery of a new ERJ-145 aircraft as part of plans to boost its domestic and regional operations. The 50-seater aircraft with registration number 5N-BXF arrived the Murtala Muhammed International Airport at about 20:00hrs on Satu…
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NCAT commences phased resumption with strict safety precautions from October 12
THE Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), has obtained the approval of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and National Board of Technical Education (NBTE) for resumption of training activities post COVID-19 lock down and will resu…
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Customer Service Week: UBA plays up customer satisfaction on innovation, upgrading banking platforms
PAN AFRICAN financial institution, United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, has said that the recently embarked transformation of its processes is to ensure that customers’ expectations are not only met but surpassed while enjoying seamless and world-class …
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NIS Airport command decorates 89 promoted officers, harps on elevated responsibility
EIGHTY-nine (89) of the eight thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine (8,999) men promoted to senior officers by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) were decorated earlier and advised to be responsible and diligent. In a brief ceremony, the Comptrol…
NLC writes President Buhari proffers ideas to counter FG’s concession plans
NAHCO issues disclaimer against former subsidiary MD, Baba Yusuf
Unions allege Chinese debt on airport terminals grown to US$1billion
Updated: Unions embark on warning strike locks out Minister
7 Star Global Hangar receives ATL set to run airline with 5 helicopters, 10 ERJ 145
World Air Traffic Controllers’ Day: NATCA harp on opportunities despite COVID-19
PRESIDENT Nigeria Air TrafficControllers Association (NATCA), Abayomi Agoro has expressed optimism for passenger growth despite …
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Again Dana Air shows commitment, partners 26th Nigerian Economic Summit
NAHCO says Yusuf spreading baseless allegations over undeserved N125, 900, 000 severance claims
Sirika visits Caverton Helicopter simulator facility
NAHCO signs new contracts with Qatar, Azman, supports government’s export drive
BAGAIA Commissioner meets, discuss cooperation on accident and serious incident investigation with Cabo Verde Minister
COMMISSIONERr, Banjul Accord Group Accident Investigation Agency (BAGAIA) Engineer Charles Irikefe Erhueh engaged the Minister …
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AIB confirms ‘brownout’ as cause of Vice President Osibanjo’s 2019 helicopter crash
Communiqué for LAAC Webinar: ‘Nigeria’s Aviation Industry: Changing Times, Changing Strategies.’
Stakeholders skeptical over Ministry’s relocation directive; say timing wrong
Covid-19: Nigerians assess virus’ impact on air travel
Africlaim launches free COVID-19 Flight Disruption Help Initiative
AS part of its plans to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 on air travelers, …
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Delta CEO reels out layers of protective measures for safe air travel
FAAN debunks fake guidelines for resumption of flights
Although inevitable globally, NCAA working to mitigate effects of delays, cancellations-CPD Director
Nigeria Visa Policy 2020 set to boost economy, improve security checks
‘Being ICAO Rep was a worthy learning curve, Dr. Aliu had good influence’- Captain Nuhu
Current Director general of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu in his …
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‘In my early years, I hawked boiled corn on the streets of Ogbomoso’ Olateru AIB CEO
International flight restart will pave way for consistent rise in travel- Finchglow GMD
NAHCO’s improved safety, efficiency culture aiding company’s turnaround- Fagbemi
Lack of terminals’ connectivity is affecting Nigerian, foreign airlines partnership– Bankole
Commissioner reels out plans to promote domestic tourism in Lagos
THE Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Art and Culture is set to develop local tourism …
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LASG marks 2020 World Tourism Day on September 27
Lagos Govt inspects MMIA facilities; expresses satisfaction at FAAN’s preparedness
Covid-19 lockdown aftermath: Bernard says downstream sector needs tax holidays, charge reduction
Naija7Wonder Project set to brand Nigeria, drive domestic tourism recovery
Post COVID-19 and your FBO – Facing the challenge
EDDIE Rickenbacker, “Aviation is proof that given the will, we have the capacity to achieve …
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FAAN and VIP recklessness despite existential threat
Re-echoing the call for a national carrier; a bird’s eye perspective
Naira Marley fiasco: What vulnerabilities were exposed in aviation approvals, processes?
In support of FAAN’s Post Covid19 recovery and business continuity plan