Following an aggressive push by the Nigerian Government for increased export of Nigeria products, NAHCO Food and Beverages Limited, a nahcoaviance subsidiary, on Wednesday commenced the exportation of fresh pepper to Europe after being certified by the Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) and consultation with foreign food standards Agencies. According to players in the agricultural and export value chain, the …
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Kenyan regulator shares insight on dealing with developing drone technology
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority Unmanned Aerial Services ( UAS), Lynette Shalwa has said that all Unmanned Aerial Vehicles ( UAVs) otherwise known as drones in Kenya despite weight and sizes are registered as the technology is new and its possibility for positive and negative infinite. Shalwa who spoke in a panel discussion on Day One of the 3rd Dronetecx Conference …
Read More »FNAC 2023 event to discuss solutions to teething industry challenges
The future of Nigerian airports viz-a-viz innovations, safety and security, financing and leasing, sustainability, growth drivers, logistics, and more is set to take centre stage at the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria National Aviation Conference (FNAC2) FAAN is set to play host to all stakeholders and investors, at the second edition of the Conference themed: “Sustainability of the Aviation Industry …
Read More »Stakeholders condemn, rue NLC/TUC disruption in aviation as FAAN MD warns unions to steer clear
Industry think tank group, Aviation Safety Round Table initiative ( ART), Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) among many other stakeholders have come out to flay the impunity with which the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) assaulted the aviation industry. Last week, Air Peace alleged a N400 loss following what it describes …
Read More »Dronetecx2023: High participation expected as event set to chart course for drone tech
This year’s Dronetecx 2023 will provide a platform for 15 notable industry leaders, 250 delegates and 1000 daily visitors to discuss on how to create a healthy business environment for safe and secured unmanned Aerial vehicles (UAV) at the NIGAV Centre to examine the development of the drone services in the country’s airspace. The Dronetecx 2023 event which kicks off …
Read More »Max’s Air burst tyres incident reportage grossly inaccurate -NCAA, AON
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority ( NCAA) has said reportage concerning the tyre burst incident of Max Air flight NGL1649, yesterday May 7, 2023 erroneously reported as a crash landing was inaccurate. This is just as the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has decried the sensational reporting of the incident saying such exaggerated report creates unnecessary fears in the minds …
Read More »Updated: Closed Abuja Runway set for reopening as Max Air aircraft removed after emergency landing
The Runway 04/ 22 at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja which was hitherto closed following an emergency landing by an aircraft belonging to Max Air flying from Yola today is set for reopening. NigerianFLIGHTDECK gathered the recovery team at the NAIA has removed the disabled aircraft and the runway is being inspected and swept for reopening. The aircraft was said …
Read More »Dana Air signs training agreement with Crew Training Institute
Dana Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Crew Training Institute for customer service efficiency, poise, etiquette and finishing school training for its frontline employees. This, according to the Chief Operating Officer of Dana Air, Ememobong Ettete is the airline’s way of intensifying its commitment to standardised operations. Ettete said, ”Dana Air is committed to always raising the …
Read More »Aviation Unsung Heroes set for May 9 launch, dignitaries confirm attendance
Come Tuesday May 9 at Providence Hotel, Ikeja GRA authors Wole Shadare and Gboyega.Adeoye will launch their book: Nigeria’s Aviation: Unsung Heroes and Heroines, a chronicle of aviation events in the country since inception, with records of Nigerians that have made progress possible in the sector. The book will debut with thee unveiling of the Nigeria Aviation Hall of Fame …
Read More »LAAC gears stakeholders up to discuss changing times, strategies at 27th Annual Conference
The League of Airport and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) has alerted the aviation community, stakeholders, captain of industries on the 27th edition of the annual Conference. Stakeholders in Nigeria’s aviation industry will on Thursday, July 27, 2023, assemble at Providence Hotel, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos for the conference with the theme: ‘Aviation Industry: Changing Times, Changing Strategies.’ A joint statement issued by …
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