CACOVID

CACOVID Supports Presidential Task Force to Ensure Safety of Travellers

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As the Nigerian airspace opens up gradually for international travels, measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of all passengers entering or leaving Nigeria as the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic rages on. Such measures include the launch of the Nigerian International Travel Portal (NITP) by the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19 […]

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IATA Says Cash Crisis Threatens Global Airlines With $77b Loss In Q2 2020

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called the attention of stakeholders that the global airline industry will burn through $77 billion in cash during the second half of 2020 (almost $13 billion/month or $300,000 per minute), despite the restart of operations. The slow recovery in air travel will see the airline industry continuing to

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Dr. Bernard Aliu

Former ICAO Council President, Dr. Aliu Establishes iPADIS

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In his passion to continue to support the global aviation industry, the immediate past International Civil Aviation (ICAO) Council President, Dr. Olumuyiwa Benard Aliu has established a non-for-profit organization called International Partners For Aviation Development, Innovation And Sustainability (iPADIS). “Aviation is a customer-focused economic multiplier, which lies at the heart of fostering social and economic

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Allen Onyeama

Airline Chief Commends FG For Signing New Air Transport Pacts

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The recent signing of Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASA) between Nigeria, the United States, India and Rwanda by President Mohammadu Buhari has started attracting commendations across the sector. Commenting on the development, the Vice Chairman of Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) and the Chairman of Air Peace airline, Mr Allen Onyema described the signing of

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Africa World Airlines Increases Flights To 11 Weekly On Nigeria Routes From Oct. 6

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Africa World Airlines (AWA) based in Accra, has announced an increase in its flight operations on Accra-Lagos and Accra-Abuja routes in Nigeria. The added seats on the routes are because of approval given by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to increase capacities for foreign airlines operating into the country. “Following the increase in flight

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Senate bill scraps AIB, proposes agency for transport accidents

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The Senate has introduced a new bill that will establish a new agency to investigate causes of air, road, rail and water accidents in Nigeria. The proposed legislation passed second reading on the floor of the Senate on Wednesday. The bill titled: ‘The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (Establishment) Bill, 2020’, was sponsored by the Senate

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Bailout: N5b Approved For Nigerian Airlines, Ground Handlers, And Others

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“Airlines With Valid AOC Will Benefit”-NCAA DG There is cheering news that the Federal Government of Nigeria has approved the sum of N5 billion through the Ministry of Aviation, to cushion the effect of Covid-19 on the operations of Nigerian airlines and other allied services such as ground handling companies. A source who prefers anonymity

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Nigeria, EU in closed-door meeting over Air space restrictions

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European Union (EU) has urged the Nigerian government to have a rethink over restrictions placed on KLM, Lufthansa, and Air France. The request was made on Friday during a meeting between the Presidential TaskForce on COVID-19 and the European Union ambassadors. Nigeria had announced restrictions on some foreign airlines ahead of the 5th September 2020

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United Airlines

United Airlines Returns To Nigeria With Nonstop Lagos-Washington Dulles Flight…To Operate To Accra and Jo’Burg.

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United Airlines has announced its return to Nigeria after halting operations in 2016. The carrier plans to expand its global route network with a new nonstop service between Nigeria and the United States. Starting in late Spring 2021 (late June 2021). Before stopping the operation in 2016, the airline was operating between Houston and Lagos.  “We

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