…disruptions that stranded passengers, particularly in Abuja, have been linked to debts airline operators owe fuel marketers, even as operators lament the rising cost of Jet A1 aviation fuel. At the peak of the Middle East crisis, the price of aviation fuel peaked at N3,500, from N900 per litre sold before the US-Israel…

…airlines threaten total shutdown, give reasonLegit.ng earlier reported that the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has issued a major warning to labour unions, saying domestic airlines may shut down flight operations across the country if any of its members is picketed again.The airline body said it would no longer tol…

…importers, exporters, bonded warehouse and terminal operators, shipping lines and airline operators, free trade zone operators, excise traders and transporters. The Service directed Command PROs to work closely with Customs Area Controllers and relevant operational units to ensure effective mobilisation during the surv…

…from sockets during thunderstorms and to keep away from tall trees and weak structures.Airline operators received a separate advisory, with NiMet urging them to obtain airport-specific weather reports to support safe flight planning. The agency asked the general public to keep checking its updates as the weather situat…

…rain, disconnect electrical appliances from sockets, and stay away from tall trees. Airline operators were advised to obtain airport-specific weather reports from NiMet before flight operations.The agency also noted that high temperatures throughout the period are likely to cause thermal discomfort, and

…Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) has pushed back against claims by the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) that Jet A1 fuel now costs as high as N3,300 per litre, a figure airlines say is forcing them toward a potential shutdown.MEMAN expressed surprise at the ₦3,300 per litre figure, describing it as s…

…The development comes amid an ongoing industrial dispute involving aviation unions and airline operators, which has disrupted flight operations across the country. PUNCH Online had reported that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority appealed to aviation unions to suspend the industrial action, saying a peace meeting con…

…to reduce the risk of injuries from falling branches or trees. NiMet further advised airline operators to obtain airport-specific weather reports from the agency for effective operational planning. “Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet. Visit our website,” it added. NAN

By Dickson Omobola The face-off between the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and aviation unions over the statutory five per cent Ticket Sales Charge, TSC, has deepened, with the unions threatening to shut down airline operations at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic…

…to 40 per cent.” However, former Managing Director of NAMA, now Trustee Member of the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, Mr Roland Iyayi, has faulted the five per cent TSC, saying it was unsustainable for domestic carriers. He described it as a sham that had long defeated the purpose for which it was introduced, which…

…urged members of the travelling public to comply with all lawful directives issued by airline operators and aviation personnel, emphasizing that maintaining discipline and orderly conduct aboard aircraft is a shared responsibility essential to safe air travel. The suspects will be arraigned before a court of competent…

…to set the event in motion. Setting the tone for the ceremony, the Spokesperson for Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, said naming the aircraft after two illustrious Nigerians was a celebration of the country's rich culture and heritage, adding that both aircraft carry the Achebe name for reasons close to the airline's…

…Stay away from tall trees to avoid impact from falling branches and broken trees. "Airline operators are advised to get airport-specific weather reports (flight documentation) from NiMet for effective planning in their operations. Residents are advised to stay informed through weather updates from NiMet,'' it said. NAN

…at the official unveiling of two Boeing 737-800NG aircraft acquired by United Nigeria Airlines in Lagos. The minister said the decision followed his recommendation to President Bola Tinubu that Abia State lacked both an airport and an airstrip. He added, however, that Otti approached the President with a proposal to up…