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African airlines’ cargo capacity increased by 13.6% in 2024 – IATA
African airlines’ cargo capacity increased by 13.6 percent year-on-year in 2024, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said. IATA on Wednesday released data on 2024 global air cargo market performance, which showed that African airlines recorded 8.5 percent year-on-year demand growth for air cargo. The data also showed that the airlines’ capacities increased by 13.6 percent year-on-year. The IATA…
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British airways to resume flights to Israel on April 5 – Reports
British Airways plans to resume flights from London to Tel Aviv on April 5. following a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas. Israeli news portal Arutz Sheva reported on Monday that the airline announced in Oct. 2024 that it would suspend flights to Tel Aviv until the end of March 2025. The airline will initially operate one flight…
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FAAN needs N580b to rehabilitate nation’s runways – MD
Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has said that N580 billion is needed for the rehabilitation of runways across the country as some had outlived their life span. Kuku made the remark during the tour of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) by the new Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development,…
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Air Peace secures 6th IOSA certification
Air Peace Ltd. has secured its sixth consecutive International Air Transport Association Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Certification, setting the pace for aviation safety in Africa. The airline’s Head of Corporate Communications, Dr. Ejike Ndiulo, disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos. Ndiulo said that the milestone underscored the commitment of the airline to maintaining the highest…
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Nigeria urges global financiers to invest in airport concessions
Mr. Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has urged global financiers to invest in the concessions of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. The minister was speaking at the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers Global in Dublin, Ireland, on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the Airline Economics Growth Frontiers…
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FG approves 4 airlines for 2025 hajj operation – NAHCON Chair
The Federal Government has approved four airlines as official air carriers to transport intending pilgrims for the 2025 hajj pilgrimage in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Executive Chairman, National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Prof. Abdullahi Usman, made this known in a statement by the commission’s Assistant Director, Information and Publication, Mrs. Fatima Usara, on Sunday in Abuja. Usman…
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Boeing ready to assist airlines in Nigeria in accessing aircraft insurance cover
Boeing International Corporation says it is ready to assist airlines in Nigeria in accessing adequate aircraft insurance coverage through partnership with buoyant lessors and global financiers. Mr Moore Ibekwe, Boeing Sales Director, Africa Region Commercial Airlines, disclosed this in Dublin, Ireland during the startoff meeting of the “Boeing Lessor Forum“ scheduled to hold from Jan. 12 to Jan.15. The News…
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FG to partner global lessors to advance domestic airline growth- Keyamo
The Federal Government says it is deepening partnerships with global lessors and financiers to support domestic airline growth and fleet renewal in Nigeria. Mr. Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made this known on Thursday in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN). According to the minister, the Federal Government is ready to improve on…
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Business
TRU Simulation delivers Beechcraft T-6C Operational Flight Trainer to Tunisian Air Force
TRU Simulation + Training Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company recently announced delivery of the Beechcraft T-6C Texan II Operational Flight Trainer (OFT) to the Tunisian Air Force. Additional items delivered with the OFT include a Computer Based Training (CBT) Lab with eight workstations, two Avionics Desktop Trainings (ADTs) and field services. The OFT will be the first device of…
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Aviation professionals recommend inclusiveness, shared responsibility in ensuring safety
Professionals in the aviation industry have recommended inclusiveness and shared responsibility for all players in the ecosystem in ensuring aviation safety best practices and procedures in air travels. The professionals made the recommendations at the Akwacross Aviation Professionals Association (AAPA) inaugural seminar titled: “The Role of Safety in Aviation” held in Lagos on Wednesday. The Keynote Speaker at the seminar,…
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Ibom Air gets new airbus as Eno promises aviation village
Gov. Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom, on Tuesday took delivery of an A220-300 series airbus for Ibom Air, the state-owned airline. Receiving the aircraft at the Victor Attah international Airport, Uyo, Eno said that the growth of the airline was worth celebrating. He described Ibom Air as a good example and model of how best to run government businesses. “We…
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Ethiopian Airlines awards design consultancy contract for Ethiopia’s new global hub airport, to a consortium led by Dar and Zaha Hadid Architects.
Ethiopian Airlines Group has announced plans to build Africa’s largest airport in Abusera – a critical element of Ethiopian’s 15-year strategic plan to become one of the most competitive aviation groups in the world. The airport’s location allows for progressive growth, empowering the airline to meet the International Air Transport Association’s forecasts of more than 200% growth over the next…
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Defence
Army moves to enhance safety, efficiency of its aviation unit
The Nigerian Army Aviation has taken steps to enhance safety and efficiency of its operations in ensuring effective and timely responses to emergencies and army operations. The Chief of Training (Army), Maj.-Gen. Sani Mohammed, made this known during a three-day Workshop with theme: “Exploring the Critical Roles of Human Factors in Aviation Emergency Response Procedure” on Monday in Abuja. Mohammed…
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Counter terrorism: Nigeria, UK collaborate to mitigate aviation related threats
The National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the National Security Adviser (NCTC-ONSA), and the UK Government are collaborating to mitigate aviation related threats associated with counter terrorism operations in Nigeria. The National Coordinator of NCTC, Maj.-Gen. Adamu Laka, stated this at the inauguration of the Counter Man-Portable Air Defence Systems (MANPADS) Workshop, on Monday in Abuja. Laka said the workshop…
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Aviation stakeholders hope for profitable relations as UAE lifts visa ban
Some stakeholders expressed hope that the lifting of visa ban on Nigerian travellers by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would be profitable to both countries. They spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Lagos. The General Secretary of Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative, Mr Olumide Ohunayo, said that there was need for both countries to take…
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Gov. Abiodun appoints 3 aviation consultants ahead airport operation
The Ogun Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has appointed three consultants to man the aviation sector in the state. This is contained in a statement on Tuesday in Abeokuta, signed by the Secretary to the Ogun State Government (SSG), Mr Tokunbo Talabi. Talabi said that the appointment was in readiness for the take-off of the iconic Gateway International Agro-Cargo Airport. He said…
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Breaking…. Aviation unions suspend strike
Aviation unions have suspend strike as domestic airports, Murtala Mohammed Airport Terminal II operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., and the General Aviation Terminal I managed by the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria open their gates. Details shortly…
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