United Nigeria faces foreign approval hurdles after getting OK for US, UK flights
Business a.m.October 4, 2023
Following recent approvals by local authorities for United Nigeria Airlines to pursue its ambition to deploy for intercontinental operations, local and international analysts now say the real test for the young airline now lies with securing regulatory approval and proper licensing to fly into countries in North America and Europe. They also say it would […]
Airbus says Nigeria aviation outlook positive as new aircraft demand triple by 2042
Sade WilliamsSeptember 13, 2023
…Expand MRO for more revenues Sade Williams in Abuja Giant planemaker, Airbus, on Tuesday unveiled its Global Market Forecast in which it projects that airlines serving Nigeria will require nearly 160 passenger and freight aircraft by 2042. This was unveiled during a media briefing ahead of the 7th Aviation Africa Summit and Exhibition holding […]
NCAA grounds Xejet Airline as NAICOM denies authenticity of insurance certificate
Sade WilliamsSeptember 1, 2023
By Sade Williams. The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has suspended the Air Transport Licence (ATL) and Air Operator Certificate (AOC) of XEJET with immediate effect over safety considerations and in the public interest in accordance with Section 59 (7) of the Civil Aviation Act. The suspension is to be in force pending the conclusion […]
FG to shut down MMIA by October 1
Business a.m.August 31, 2023
Business A.M The federal government has directed all international airlines to vacate the premises of the Murtala Mohammed International Airport (MMIA) as the airport would be shut down temporarily with effect from October 1, 2023. Festus Keyamo, the new minister of aviation and aerospace development, issued the directive on Thursday, during a tour of the […]
Travel & tourism investments to hit $955bn by year end,says report
Onome AmugeAugust 24, 2023
By Onome Amuge. Travel & tourism investments is on a pathway to overturning pandemic setbacks , with its value projected to reach $955 billion in 2023, according to the latest report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The WTTC report titled “Travel & Tourism Economic Impact 2023 Global Trends Report”,predicts a 11.5 per […]
Ghana grants United Nigeria Airline approval to fly into Accra
business AM, Sade WilliamsAugust 7, 2023
Sade Williams/Business a.m. United Nigeria Airlines, the award winning Nigerian carrier, has received approval by the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) to commence scheduled flight operations into the country. The approval comes amidst preparations by the airline to also commence scheduled flight operations to unite travellers with Jos in Plateau State, Abakaliki in Ebonyi […]
Boeing forecasts 1.5m new flight crew requirement globally by 2042
Isaac JayeolaAugust 7, 2023
A report by Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook (CMO) for the year 2023 has suggested that passenger traffic has nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels and that most domestic markets have fully recovered from the disruption that came in the wake of the pandemic, per monitored report on Simple Flying. The CMO also disclosed that individual countries […]
Air Nigeria seen attempting another launch in October?
Isaac JayeolaAugust 7, 2023
Carrier is set to be managed by Ethiopian Airlines. There are talks in the international aviation circle that controversial Air Nigeria, the proposed national carrier the government of former president Muhammadu Buhari spent billions of dollars without birthing before leaving office, is ready to embark on flight operations in October this year and still […]
Delta records $15.6bn operating revenue in Q2 financial report
Business a.m., Sade WilliamsJuly 25, 2023
Sade Williams/Business a.m. Delta Airlines recorded $15.6 billion operating revenue and $2.5 billion operating income for the second quarter ended June 2023. It also saw operating proft print 16 percent for the period. The result is contained in the airline’s financial results for the June quarter and its outlook for the September quarter 2023.. […]
Aviation school rector wants more funds to produce more pilots, others
Business a.m.June 26, 2023
By Business A.M. Five pilots graduates in Ilorin The management of International Aviation College, Ilorin has appealed to Governor AbdulRahman Abdulrasaq of Kwara State to come to the aid of the college to remain in operation. The college said there was the need for adequate funding of the college to prevent it from […]