DESPITE the union strike at Arik Air which crippled the airline, the week got off to a good start with Ibom Air commencing its inaugural flight into the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu welcomed by the Deputy Governor and to the joy of air travelers. There was also the long awaited Airline operators of Nigeria (AON) election which produced President of Azman Air and Chairman Air Peace as President and Vice President respectively and League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC) hosted the Director General of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu at its Gateway Forum and the week ended on a high note with the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) commissioning its own Band.
These were all captured in the lens of various cameras.
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Ibom Air experiencing the water cannon during its inaugural flight into the Akanu Ibiam International Airport AIIA) Enugu on Monday
Ibom Air’s CRJ 900 rounding to a halt at Akanu Ibiam International Airport Enugu
Ibom Air having touched down at the Enugu International Airport
Traditional dancers thrilling the arriving passengers of Ibom Air as they approach the terminal
Dancing Spectacle at the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, welcoming the arrival of Ibom Air as passengers feasted their eyes while going through the process
The social distancing salute: Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Dame Cecelia Ezeilo giving the elbow bump to the Chief operating Officer COO) Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi also in view, the Airport Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Mrs. Cecelia Ugwuama stands in the wait
Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Dame Cecelia Ezeilo led by the Chief operating Officer COO) Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi to cut the Ibom Air ribbon also in view, the Airport Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Mrs. cecelia Ugwuama as well as the Manager Marketing Ibom Air, Mrs. Anniekan Essienette
Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Dame Cecelia Ezeilo cutting the Ibom Air ribbon for the inaugural flight, behind her, the Chief operating Officer COO) Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi, the Airport Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Mrs. cecelia Ugwuama as well as the Manager Marketing Ibom Air, Mrs. Anniekan Essienette
Deputy Governor of Enugu State, Dame Cecelia Ezeilo lcutting the Ibom Air cake while welcoming the airline to Enugu State. Chief operating Officer COO) Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi (L)while the Aiport Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Mrs. cecelia Ugwuama and Director of Airline Services Mrs Amaka Echetabu flank her right
Veteran Nollywood actress: Patience Ozorkwo flanked by the Director by the Chief operating Officer COO) Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi to cut the Ibom Air ribbon also in view, the Airport Manager of Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Mrs. cecelia Ugwuama as well as the Manager Marketing Ibom Air, Mrs. Anniekan Essienette
Chief Operating Officer of Ibom Air, Mr. George Uriesi with Deputy Governor Enugu State, Dame Cecilia Ezeilo and Airport Manager Mrs.Cecelia Ogwuma, Proprietor of Yellow Chilli Restaurant and prominent Enugu State indigene, Mr. Victor Ogaku and Manager Marketing and Communications, Ibom Air Mrs. Anniekan Essienette at the inaugural flight of Ibom Air to Enugu at the foot of the aircraft.
Passengers boarding Ibom Air to Abuja from the Akanu Ibiam International Airport (AIIA) Enugu.
Members of National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) picketing Arik Air today a move that cost the airline all its passengers
Labour Unions on Monday also shut down Arik Air, causing the airline to lose millions. The protest according to the unions was as a result of the workers stalled Conditions of Service
Mother Dan-Egwu, Group Head, Education, NGO & Faith Groups, the Convener of FAMO, Honourable Mohammed and Heritage Bank staff at Ojokoro Local Council Development Area of Ifako Ijaiye in a bid to support over 300 Private School Teachers and small businesses as palliatives for COVID-19
From left Olusegun Koiki, Chairman, League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents LAAC; Captain Musa Nuhu, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA and Mr Sam Adurogboye, GM, Public Relations, NCAA during LAAC virtual gateway forum with NCAA DG at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.From left Olusegun Koiki, Chairman, League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents LAAC; Captain Musa Nuhu, Director General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority NCAA and Mr Sam Adurogboye, GM, Public Relations, NCAA during LAAC virtual gateway forum with NCAA DG at Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja, Lagos.
In with the new: Immediate past president of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) Captain Nogie Megisson in a hand shake with the new President of the airline body, Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina
Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) consisting in no particular order Alh. Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina (President), Chief Allen Onyema (Vice President) and Barrister Shehu Wada of Max Air
The new President of the AON, Alh. Dr Abdulmunaf Yunusa Sarina in an initial address after assuming office, He is flanked by the Vice President, Chief Allen Onyema andBarr. Shehu Wada of Max Air
Managing Director of FAAN, Captain Rabiu Yadudu with Director of Operation, Captain Mukhar Muye and other top FAAN executives strike a pose at the commissioning of the FAAN BAND, at the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Headquarters in Lagos.
The Managing Director FAAN, Capt. Rabiu Hamisu Yadudu giving a statement yesterday at the commissioning the FAAN BAND, the first of its kind in the history of the Authority at the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Headquarters in Lagos.
Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Captain Rabiu Yadudu commissioning the FAAN Band at the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Headquarters in Lagos.
Top management of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) with members of the FAAN Band yesterday during its commissioning
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) BAND, the first of its kind in the history of the agency performing at the Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Service (ARFFS) Headquarters in Lagos.
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Band playing yesterday during its commissioning
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