Dana Air recognised for outstanding service, collaborations
Business a.m.June 13, 2023
By Business A.M. Dana Air has been recognised for its outstanding services and collaborations over the years by the manager of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo state. Rejoice Ndudinachi, manager, Owerri Airport, said “Dana Air has been outstanding in terms of their service delivery at the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport […]
IATA, AASA, AFCAC join forces as ‘Focus Africa’ drive gains momentum
By Business A.M.June 13, 2023
By Business A.M. Stakeholders continue to collaborate for the further development of African aviation. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has partnered with the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) and the Airlines Association of Southern Africa (AASA) to promote the ‘Focus Africa’ initiative, per report by Simpleflying.com The initiative, launched in April, is expected to enhance aviation’s […]
United Nigeria plans 16 aircraft fleet for Nigeria, Africa operations
Business a.m., Sade WilliamsJune 13, 2023
By Sade Williams/Business a.m . More Nigerian cities The Management of United Nigeria Airlines Limited has announced plans to increase its fleet size and expand operations to more cities across Nigeria and the African region. According to the plan, the airline will acquire two Embraer-190 aircraft, which will be delivered by the fourth quarter […]
Dana Air recognised for outstanding service, collaborations by Airport manager
Animashaun LutherJune 8, 2023
BY MIKE OCHONMA Dana Air has been recognised for its outstanding services and collaborations over the years by the manager of the Sam Mbakwe International Cargo Airport in Owerri, Imo state. Speaking on the award to Dana Air, Rejoice the Ndudinachi, the airport manager in Owerri said Dana Air has been outstanding in […]
Matazu, worried by brain drain in aviation sector, proffers solutions
Business a.m.May 22, 2023
By Business A.M. A comprehensive aviation industry roadmap, provision of incentives for professionals, establishing partnerships with other countries, investing in education and training, and encouraging entrepreneurship and innovation will stem the tide of brain drain in the aviation sector, Mansur Matazu, a professor and director general, Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet), has said. Speaking […]
We don’t determine exchange rate for int’l flight tickets, says IATA
Business a.m.May 22, 2023
By Business A.M. The exchange rate applied to international flight tickets sold in Nigeria are not determined by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and it is incorrect to describe them as the “IATA exchange rate”, the association has said. In a statement clarifying the matter, the association said air fares for international […]
Abuja, Kano airports set for global management by US-led consortium
Business a.m., Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2023
By Sade Williams/Business a.m. CAAC leads consortium To pay $7m, $1.5m upfront payments for NAIA, MAKIA, respectively Ministry of Aviation becomes Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace A consortium, Corporacion American Airport Consortium (CAAC), led by New York Stock Exchange-listed firm, The Corporation American Airports, will assume international management of the Nnamdi Azikiwe […]
AirCargo: Non-certification of agric produce costs Nigeria $1bn yearly
Business a.m., Sade WilliamsMay 22, 2023
By Sade Williams/Business a.m. The non-certification of Nigerian agricultural produce for export is costing the country as much as $1 billion, it has now emerged. Ikechi Uko, chairman, AviaCargo Roadmap Committee, in a paper titled ‘Repositioning Cargo Operations Through Development of Agriculture and Natural Resources in Nigeria’, presented at the recently concluded Federal […]
Dana Air to support Guinness World Record-Breaking chef – Hilda Baci with one year of free tickets
Mike OchonmaMay 16, 2023
BY MIKE OCHONMA mum gets 3 months of free flights In a demonstration of corporate social responsibility which others should emulate, Dana Air has announced its support for the Guinness World Record-breaking chef Hilda Baci, with one year of free tickets for all her domestic travels. Hilda surpassed the current world record […]
Green Africa eyes MRO facility as 13 graduate from gFuture programme
Business a.m.May 15, 2023
By Business A.M. Green Africa Airways (GAA) ‘gFuture’, a training platform launched by the airline in 2022, has produced the first set of 13 graduates in various fields in aviation as they were presented with certificates of completion of courses recently in Lagos. Babawande Afolabi, chief executive officer, announced the feat in Lagos […]