By Itohan Abara-Laserian The International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) is to hold for the first time in Africa. The Director-General of IATA, Mr Willie Walsh, said the 37th edition of the conference would take place in Nairobi from May 13 to May 15. According to Walsh,Continue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2) operator, Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., is finalising partnerships to venture into international air cargo transport. Mr Remi Jibodu, the Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services/Acting Chief Operating Officer of the organisation, made the disclosure in an interview withContinue Reading
By Taiye Olayemi The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company says it will pay a final dividend of N5.94 per ordinary share to its shareholders for the 2024 financial year. The company declared this in a corporate disclosure through the Nigerian Exchange Ltd. The 2024 dividend, an increase from N2.54 dividend paidContinue Reading
By Itohan Abara-Laserian The operators of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Ltd., say the terminal has been well-positioned for seamless regional operations. Mr Remi Jibodu, the Head of Aeronautical and Cargo Services/Acting Chief Operating Officer at Bi-Courtney Aviation Services, gave the assurance in an interviewContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja Mr Bobga Danjuma, President of Livia Soft Company in the US, has urged African countries to adopt modern aviation equipment to enhance airspace safety. Danjuma gave this advice on Thursday in Abuja at an executive workshop on NavAid drones, with the theme ‘Advancing in Air Navigation andContinue Reading
Safety By Itohan Abara-Laserian Some aviation stakeholders have expressed satisfaction at the efforts of the Federal Government in ensuring air transport safety. The stakeholders made their views known in interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos. They advised the government to intensify efforts at aviation safety. AContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja, News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Since 1911, the International Women’s Day (IWD), commemorated yearly on March 8, has been about gender equality. It celebrates women’s achievements, raising awareness about discrimination and taking action for an inclusive society. In Nigeria, women have distinguished themselves in the aviation sectorContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government has announced plans to strengthen regulations for a safer aviation ecosystem. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, made the announcement after receiving the final report of the Ministerial Task Force (MTF) on Illegal Private Charter Operations and Related Matters. HeContinue Reading
Rehabilitation By Itohan Abara-Laserian The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has closed Runway 18R/36L at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Ikeja for rehabilitation. The closure started from 3.00 a.m. on Monday. It will end at 11.59 p.m. on Tuesday. This is contained in a statement signed by the Director, PublicContinue Reading
By Gabriel Agbeja The Federal Government says it will engage more technologies to improve efficiency, passenger experience and safer skies in the aviation sector. Mr Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, said this on Saturday in Abuja, at a symposium to mark the 25th Anniversary of NigeriaContinue Reading
