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Global Chairman of Fairfax Africa Fund, a United States-based company, Mr Zemedeneh Negatu, Tuesday, faulted the ownership structure of Nigerian airlines, saying the industry’s dependence on sole proprietorship is unsustainable and inconsistent with the business models of successful aviation markets around the world.
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•Says taxes, policy bottlenecks threaten aviation in Africa •Urges more govt action on safety By Dickson Omobola At the just concluded 82nd International Air Transport Association, IATA, Annual General Meeting and World Air Transport Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East at IATA, Kamil Al-Awadhi, ranked Nigeria and Afghanistan as […]
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By Fred Chukwuelobe Many people have criticised certain airlines for operating what they describe as “old aircraft,” with some alleging that such airplanes pose a threat to safety. It is common to see passengers board a flight, inspect the seats and cabin interior, and, upon noticing worn-out fittings, loose panels, faded cabin panels, or taped sections, […]
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One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, on Monday, June 1, rewarded its passengers with the recently released Samsung Galaxy phones in the Awesome Row partnership it has with the phone company. The winners, Hamid Ibrahim, Chidi Chinedu, and Gbenga Bello, were among passengers selected through an onboard lucky dip on the Lagos–Abuja and […]
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Since the beginning of this year, no fewer than 10 bird strikes have been recorded by Nigerian airlines, thereby leading to operational disruptions and financial losses.
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Stakeholders in the air transport sector have urged airline operators to avoid transporting individuals suspected of showing symptoms associated with Ebola
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By Dickson Omobola Following the outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease, EVD, in parts of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has directed airlines and airport operators to deepen public health surveillance measures. NCAA stated that while no confirmed case linked to the outbreak has been recorded in Nigeria, it […]
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West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service of May 13 experienced an operational disruption.
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West Africa’s largest airline, Air Peace, has disclosed that its scheduled Lagos–London Gatwick service experienced a temporary disruption.
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By Dickson Omobola Professor Obiora Okonkwo is spokesperson for the Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, and the Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, UNA. He was a panelist at the 2026 edition of International Air Transport Association, IATA, Focus Africa Conference, themed: ‘Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa,’ held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. During […]
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