Arik Air to reopen suspended routes as aircraft returns from maintenance
Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2019
By Sade Williams ARIK AIR, NIGERIA’S LEADING airline has announced the arrival of one of its aircraft fresh from maintenance overseas. The aircraft, a Boeing 737-700 NG touched down in Lagos last week and it has since been deployed to service. The aircraft, which went through heavy maintenance at the Approved Maintenance Organisation (MRO), […]
Aviation minister says Nigeria to vote candidate with capacity to develop industry
Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2019
By Sade Williams AS THE INTERNATIONAL CIVil Aviation Organization (ICAO) prepares to elect a new president of its council in September, Nigeria has pledged to vote for a candidate with the capacity to develop the industry by building on the lofty achievements of the out-going Council President, Olumuyiwa Bernard Aliu of Nigeria. Senator Hadi […]
NAHCO expands export warehouse to handle growing cargo volumes
Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2019
By Sade Williams IN A MOVE AIMED at increasing capacity to take care of growing cargo volumes, West Africa’s foremost ground handler, nahco aviance, has expanded the size of its export warehouse. The new facility, comprising three sections; Annex Extension, the Canopy Area and the Ramp Area, comes on the heels of expanding airfreight […]
Nigeria’s AIB signs on France for air accident investigations, capacity building
Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2019
By Sade Williams NIGERIA’S ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Bureau (AIB), the agency responsible for investigating and reporting on air accidents in the country, has signed on its counterpart, the Bureau d’Enquêtes et d’Analyses pour la Sécurité de l’Aviation Civile (BEA) France to cooperate in the area of accident investigation and capacity building. The AIB signed what […]
South African Airways to offer direct flight to China’s 3rd largest city, Guangzhoucomplement
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS (SAA), one of the leading carriers on the African continent, will launch direct flights between Johannesburg and Guangzhou, China, on 18 September 2019, giving customers access to the heart of China’s export led manufacturing industries. This is yet another strategy implementation initiative aimed at enhancing SAA’s route network. […]
British Airways gathers top travel partners to say ‘Thank You’ with rewards in appreciation
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams BRITISH AIRWAYS (BA) recently brought together its top travel partners for appreciation and to say ‘Thank You’ with rewards to the top performing Nigerian travel agents in Lagos. The event, which was hosted by British Airways’ trade sales manager for Nigeria, Ademola Sanya, was held to honour and appreciate top travel […]
Millions of passengers, goods flown in 15 years of Emirates’ flight services to Nigeria
Sade WilliamsMay 15, 2019
By Sade Williams AFTER FLYING MILLIONS of passengers and freights on the Lagos-Dubai and Abuja-Dubai routes in all of 15 years, Emirates, the Middle-eastern global airline, brought out the drums at the weekend to celebrate a remarkable time of flight services to Nigeria. The airline commenced flight services into Lagos in 2004, a […]
The best and worst airlines and airports of 2019
Businessam StaffMay 14, 2019
The seventh annual study by AirHelp reveals passenger pinch points in an expanding travel market. Had a bad experience at Newark Liberty Airport last year? You’re not alone, according to recent rankings, Bloomberg reports. The New Jersey hub ranked as the worst U.S. airport in the 2019 annual ratings from AirHelp, an organization that specializes in […]
Free movement, access to global markets for investors with international outlook
Businessam StaffMay 8, 2019
Many decades of globalization have helped to break the boundaries and barriers to markets by investors and businesses. Yet, restrictions often manifest in terms of the rights individuals have to settle in countries they do not originate from even if they legitimately want to do business and contribute to the economies of their host countries. […]
Nigeria’s promising quality radio communication system for airspace
Sade WilliamsMay 8, 2019
By Sade Williams THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT is promising what it says it’s a ‘first in class radio communications system for its airspace to ensure safety and efficiency. Fola Akinkuotu, a captain and managing director/CEO of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency, who disclosed the government’s position, also vowed that all challenges experienced in the area […]