The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has urged the National Assembly to increase its share of the statutory five per cent aviation revenue pool from 22 per cent to 56 per cent, citing the growing cost of maintaining critical air navigation infrastructure across the country. The agency’s Managing Director, Farouk Umar, made the request on…
ABUJA — Nigeria and Canada have signed an expanded Air Transport Agreement that will, for the first time, allow direct scheduled flight operations between both countries, marking a major milestone in bilateral aviation relations. The agreement was signed in Abuja on Thursday by the Director of Air Transport Management at Nigeria’s Ministry of Aviation and…
The Vice Chairman of the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON), Allen Onyema, has warned that several domestic airlines could cease operations within the next 30 days if the Federal Government fails to urgently address the challenges confronting the aviation industry. Onyema, who is also the Chairman of Air Peace, made the remarks on Wednesday during…
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has cautioned aviation unions against disrupting flight operations over the ongoing dispute surrounding the remittance of Ticket Service Charges (TSC), warning that such actions could negatively impact air travellers and the aviation industry. The warning follows a seven-day ultimatum issued by the Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of…
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), Chairman of Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN), and Chairman of Air Peace Limited, Dr. Allen Onyema, are among prominent industry figures expected to headline the 30th Annual Conference of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents (LAAC). The conference is scheduled…
LAGOS — The Chairman of Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc, Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, has described ground handling services as a critical pillar of safe, secure and efficient air transportation, stressing that the sector remains indispensable to the aviation value chain. Afolabi also reaffirmed SAHCO’s commitment to investing in modern equipment, innovation and human capital…
The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to supporting indigenous airlines as the Sokoto State Government moves to launch Caliphate Airlines, a new commercial carrier expected to begin operations in August. Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, gave the assurance during a meeting with a Sokoto State delegation led by the Chief of…
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commissioned the newly upgraded domestic terminal at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA), marking another milestone in the Federal Government’s ongoing airport modernisation programme. The facility was inaugurated by the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo (SAN), on behalf of the Federal Government during…
