The resumption of scheduled domestic flight operations yesterday was marked by low turnout of passengers. However, as domestic airline operators returned to the skies, the Director-General, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), Captain Musa Nuhu, has said most airlines have so far recorded 94 per cent compliance with the federal government's protocols and guidelines on COVID-19. […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has lifted the suspension, which it placed on the services of Jet Support Services (JSS). The order voiding the suspension was communicated through a memo NCAA/DG/AIR/11/16/152 , dated July 4, 2020. The memo was entitled, "Re: Suspension of the G-Airport Leasing Operation of Your Organisation's Operation Specifications". Signed by […]
World airlines have warned the Nigerian government and others across the globe not to levy extra fees and charges on passengers in the COVID-19 era. The airlines, under the aegis of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said imposing extra cost due to health and safety programmes would raise the cost of flying and further discourage […]
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr. Olukayode Popoola, has said the federal government will close the Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos to traffic for six months, beginning from July 24 to enable the government to undertake maintenance work on the surface. Popoola, however, told THISDAY yesterday that details of the repair work would be […]
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Operator's Certificate of SkyPower Express Airways Nigeria Limited due to non-compliance and or violations of the provision of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CAR) Part 9.2.3.4(b). The suspension is in respect of the aircraft leasing operation of the organisation's AOC under Specs Part G. Although […]
The federal government yesterday restated the restriction imposed on aides of state governors, judges, senior military officers and members of the National Assembly from accessing the VIP zone at the nation's airports as domestic flights resume tomorrow. On resumption, airlines will also not serve food during flights. Besides, the federal government rolled out new guidelines […]
An aviation sector player and the Chairman, West Link Airlines, Capt. Ibrahim Mshelia, has advised the Federal Government to pursue its proposed national carrier project to a logical conclusion in view of the project's socio-economic benefits to the country. Specifically, the industry operator aligned his views with the Airline Operators of Nigeria's (AON) position that […]
Aviation stakeholders yesterday backed the move by the federal government to concession some airports. However, the stakeholders under the aegis of the Aviation Safety Round Table Initiative (ART) cautioned that the process must be done transparently. This came days after the sector unions rejected the move, insisting it was not in the best interest of […]
A rich array of stakeholders in African Tourism and Creative Industry will on Thursday, July 9 converge to deliberate on how best to revive tourism on the continent and how creative and entertainment contents can serve as catalysts for the needed revival after four months of covid-19 pandemic. The new coronavirus pandemic has triggered an […]
Major Nigerian carrier, Arik Air, has announced that it would resume domestic flights on July 8, 2020. The airline said it would resume flight service following the federal government decision to re-open Lagos and Abuja airports for flight operations. The airline said it would be operating three times daily from Lagos to Abuja in the […]
