Archives Tag: Aviation
Federal Government Introduces Harmonized Departure/Arrival Cards At Airports
April 19, 2022
The Federal Government has introduced new harmonized departure/arrival cards for use at the nation’s airports. The cards, which will replace the multiple cards hitherto filled by air travellers for security reasons, were launched on Tuesday in Kaduna. Minister of Interior, Abdulrahman Dambazau, who spoke at the launching of the cards, said that they would suffice … Continue reading Federal Government Introduces Harmonized Departure/Arrival Cards At Airports
Federal Government Takes Over Arik Air
April 19, 2022
Premium Times is reporting that the Federal Government, through the Assets Management Company of Nigeria (AMCON), has taken over Arik Air. The report quotes AMCON’s Head of Corporate Communications, Jude Nwauzor, as saying that the move was made to ensure that the airline “goes back to regular and undisrupted operations.” The AMCON spokesman also referred … Continue reading Federal Government Takes Over Arik Air
Why Airbus Plans to Set Up Office in Nigeria
April 19, 2022
European aircraft manufacturing giant, Airbus announced last week that it plans to set up its office in Nigeria. The company is targeting a wider presence across emerging markets, which will account for an increasing amount of demand for airplanes in the coming decades. Vice President of the Airbus Group for Africa, Vincent Larnicol, said last … Continue reading Why Airbus Plans to Set Up Office in Nigeria
Ethiopian Airline Extends Operations to Kano – Yadeta
April 19, 2022
 Mr. Solomon Yadeta, the GM, Ethiopian Airline Nigeria said on Tuesday that the airline would soon extend its operations to Kano State. He made this known at the Airline’s Stakeholders’ meeting in Abuja. Presently, the airline is operating in three places in Nigeria – Lagos, Abuja and Enugu. He continued, “The purpose of the … Continue reading Ethiopian Airline Extends Operations to Kano – Yadeta
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Fastjet Airlines To Commence Operations In Nigeria
April 19, 2022
fastjet, Africa’s low-cost airline, has today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Red 1 Airways Ltd (Red 1), to create a low-cost airline service operating within Nigeria and to destinations across Africa. The MoU brings together fastjet’s strong brand, reputation, management experience and economies of scale, and RED 1’s extensive local market knowledge … Continue reading Fastjet Airlines To Commence Operations In Nigeria
Authorities Ground Arik Air’s Domestic Flights
April 19, 2022
Domestic operation of Arik Air has been grounded by the Nigerian Aviation Authorities. This, according to reports is the result of debts, owed by Arik Air, to Aviation Agencies in the country. What became the debt – Passenger Service Charge (PSC) – should be remitted to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), the … Continue reading Authorities Ground Arik Air’s Domestic Flights
Nigeria Soon to Commence Direct Flights to Trinidad and Tobago
April 19, 2022
Nigerians will soon be able to fly directly to Trinidad and Tobago. Normally, travellers departing from Nigeria to Trinidad and Tobago – one of the world’s favourite tourist spots – would have to make stop overs en route their destination.
Nigeria Issues BA, Virgin and Other Air Carriers Ultimatums to Level Price or Face Ban.
April 19, 2022
Another diplomatic row might be brewing between Nigeria and the United Kingdom over air travel fares. The Federal Government has issued a 30-day ultimatum, starting today, to British Airways (BA), Virgin Atlantic Airways (VNA) and all international airlines operating in Nigeria to even the regional fare imbalance. The imbalance is a higher fare which Nigerian … Continue reading Nigeria Issues BA, Virgin and Other Air Carriers Ultimatums to Level Price or Face Ban.
