Some airlines are facing flight disruptions after accumulating debts to aviation fuel marketers, leaving passengers stranded at airportsJet A1 is reportedly selling for about N2,130 per litre in Lagos and Abuja, while prices elsewhere range from N2,180 to N2,230 per litreAirlines say rising fuel and foreign exchange-li…

Ground handlers withdrew services from XEJET Airlines over an alleged N300 million debt, disrupting the carrier’s operationsAGHAN says XEJET failed to honour repayment commitments after other indebted airlines submitted plans and began payingServices will remain suspended until XEJET settles its debt or reaches an agre…

…Adigun, and Vice President, Bashir Ahmed, the association said a number of indigenous airlines had responded to similar debt concerns by adhering to agreed repayment schedules. According to the association, XEJET had, however, failed to follow through on its commitments, despite repeated engagements and opportunities t…

…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 significantly above prevailing market rates.

The Chief Commercial Officer of United Nigeria Airlines, Adedayo Olawuyi, has urged the Federal Government to reduce aviation charges and taxes as an intervention to make air travel more affordable. Speaking as a panelist at the AeroWest conference held in Lagos on Wednesday, with the topic, “The Real Cost of Running A…

…home-based carrier in Akwa Ibom State, has become so dominant at the airport that other airlines are either unwilling or unable to compete effectively on the route. The post Controversy trails Uyo Airport operations over Ibom Air alleged monopoly appeared first on Tribune Online.

…monies are spent on unnecessary things. Of recent, states are concerned about setting up airlines. That is not even profitable and you end up subsidising the airlines instead of spending the money on water, roads and other necessary economy growth-tied infrastructure, while neglecting citizens in the rural areas,” Yusu…

…responsible for the wide range of challenges facing Nigerian aviation, arguing that airlines, airport operators, government agencies, air navigation service providers and other stakeholders all share responsibility for the sector's performance.NCAA Director-General Capt. Chris Ona Najomo receives praise for his regulat…

…communities, was constructed by the Ogun State Government following the Bellview Airlines Flight 210 crash of October 22, 2005, which claimed the lives of 117 people. The road also provides access to the Lisa Memorial Arcade, where the victims of the crash were commemorated. However, the residents said the road had det…

…a luggage belonging to one Mr. Haruna Yusuf, who arrived at MAKIA on board Ethiopian Airlines flight ET941. During secondary screening using Non-Intrusive Inspection Technology, $20,000 USD and £15,957 were found concealed inside sportswear shoes", he said.Adamu thereafter formally handed over the suspect, Mr. Haruna…

…arrival, was unveiled at a technology modernisation briefing organised by the NCAA for airlines, ground handlers and other aviation stakeholders on Tuesday. Speaking at the event, NCAA’s Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said baggage handling remained one of the industry’s biggest so…

…anxious about their travel plans, with growing calls for aviation authorities, airlines and other stakeholders to urgently resolve the dispute and provide clear information to stranded travellers. Watch the video below............................... View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lindaikejiblog (@lindaike…

…flight is cancelled after young child refuses to sit down and buckle up A Porter Airlines flight in Canada was cancelled last week after a young child refused to sit down and buckle up, forcing the plane back to the terminal. The Toronto-based airline said Monday the parent and crew repeatedly tried unsuccessfully to s…

…countries to review Bilateral Air Services Agreements, attract more international airlines and create opportunities for Nigerian carriers under the Federal Government’s aviation reform agenda. Direct flights between Nigeria and Canada have long been sought by travellers and businesses due to the large Nigerian communit…

…that adequately funding NAMA would produce benefits extending beyond the agency to airlines, airports, passengers, trade, tourism and national security. “An aircraft that moves safely and efficiently through Nigerian airspace is an economic activity enabled by invisible infrastructure. NAMA is not asking the National A…

…to the communiqué, the funds are used to support certification and licensing of airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, maintenance organisations and aviation training organisations, as well as safety surveillance, economic regulation, consumer protection, accident prevention, implementation of Internatio…

EXECUTIVE Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines (UNA), Professor Obiora Okonkwo, has been conferred with a gold medal award by the Institute of Nigerian Aeronautical Engineers (INAE) in recognition of the airline’s safety culture, capacity building and rapid growth despite a turbulent economic climate. The award, present…

…damaged her vocal cords A former child pop star has filed a lawsuit against Singapore Airlines, alleging that a chicken skewer served during a flight caused injuries that permanently damaged her vocal cords, leaving her with lasting health problems and affecting her singing career. The singer turned yoga instructor, Br…

…packages concealed inside. The pilot touched down in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Malaysia Airlines flight MH727 from Kuala Lumpur in the early hours of Wednesday, July 29. Following his arrival at Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, he proceeded through the arrivals hall and completed his customs declaration…

…at any moment without further notice. The threat comes less than 24 hours after domestic airlines warned against any disruption of their operations over the TSC dispute, saying any group that attempts such action would be held responsible for the consequences. The TSC is a statutory levy collected by airlines from pass…

…closures, and potential travel disruptions," the State Department said Saturday. "Some airlines in the region have postponed resumption of earlier flight schedules; others have cancelled some routes. Americans in the region should consider departing, or be prepared to depart should there be escalation." The State Depar…

…compliance with international aviation safety standards and reinforces confidence among airlines, regulators and passengers,” he added. Shuaibu further commended FAAN’s digital transformation, saying improvements in revenue management, enterprise resource planning, financial monitoring and institutional transparency ha…

…country. For years, Nigeria depended almost entirely on imported aviation fuel, exposing airlines to exchange rate volatility, high logistics costs and periodic supply disruptions. The growing role of local refineries is expected to improve product availability, shorten supply chains and reduce the country’s dependence…

…will need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa rather than either transit option. Airlines can advise passengers on whether their specific journey will require them to clear border control.Who Is Exempt From the UK Transit VisaNot all foreign nationals are required to obtain a transit visa. The UK government lists seve…

…a synthetic strain of cannabis, which arrived from the United States aboard a United Airlines flight on Monday, 20th July.'' In a related development, NDLEA officials seized a consignment of tramadol buried in containers of black soap heading to the UK. The shipment was intercepted by NDLEA operatives at a courier firm…