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iPADIS, Nigeria Partner On High Level/Ministerial Meeting On Enhancing Air Transport Connectivity And Growth In West Africa

The International Partners For Aviation Development, Innovation, And Sustainability in partnership, iPADIS with the Federal Ministry of Aviation in Nigeria will be holding a virtual two-day high Level/Ministerial Meeting on Enhancing Air Transport Connectivity and Growth in West Africa’ on March 17 and 18, 2021. According to iPADIS secretariat, “Discussion at the event would center […]

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Dana Air Introduces 24 Hours Customer Service Dana Air has introduced 24 hours, seven days customer service as part of its promise to offer improved customer relationships and guarantee customer satisfaction. According to a statement by Dana Air’s Media and Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa, Dana Air would now be available on social media platforms and

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Japan plans to cut aviation fuel tax by 80% at most: Kyodo…Reuters https://uk.reuters.com/article/japan-economy/japan-plans-to-cut-aviation-fuel-tax-by-80-at-most-kyodo-idUKL1N2IH007 Saudis okay Israeli use of airspace on way to UAE, hours before maiden flight…Times Of Isreal https://www.timesofisrael.com/saudis-okay-israeli-use-of-airspace-on-way-to-uae-hours-before-maiden-flight/ Rusty Pilots Making Flying Errors Is Next Aviation Headache…Bloomberg https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-11-30/grounded-pilots-out-of-practice-spark-airline-safety-fears?srnd=premium-africa

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Ibom Air Takes Delivery of Fifth Aircraft

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Ibom Air has announced that it has delivered additional aircraft, thus increasing its fleet to five aircraft. The Akwa Ibom state-owned airline said the aircraft would have been delivered earlier but was delayed due to the COVID-19. “After delays occasioned by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ibom Air is pleased to finally receive its fifth Bombardier CRJ900

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“14 Airports Now Operational In Nigeria”, Says Sirika.

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Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika, has announced that 14 domestic airports in the country are now fully operational and that “ministerial approvals in and out of the airports are not required.” “Glad to announce that the following airports are open for full domestic operations, hence ministerial approval in and out of them not

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NCAA Requests Airlines’ Compliance As FAA Issued EAD On B737 Series

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The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has written an All Operators Letter (AOL) to ‘All Boeing 737 Aircraft Operators’ in the country to comply as the United States’ Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued Emergency Airworthiness Directive (EAD) to all owners and operators of Boeing Company Model 737-300, -400, -500, -600, -700, -700C, -800, -900, and

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Weekly Media Report – 24th July 2020

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Airport Concession as Catalyst for Development…Thisdayhttps://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/24/airport-concession-as-catalyst-for-development/ Blockade: Qatar Airways Seeks $5 Billion Compensation From UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia And Egypt…Aviationages.comhttps://aviationages.com/blockade-qatar-airways-seeks-5-billion-compensation-from-uae-bahrain-saudi-arabia-and-egypt/ Need to Protect Local Airlines…Thisdayhttps://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/24/need-to-protect-local-airlines/ UAE Gives Nigerians With Expired Visa Aug 17 Ultimatum To Leave…New Telegraphhttps://www.newtelegraphng.com/uae-gives-nigerians-with-expired-visa-aug-17-ultimatum-to-leave/ Travellers Now Go to Neigbouring Countries for Overseas’ Flights…Thisdayhttps://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/24/travellers-now-go-to-neigbouring-countries-for-overseas-flights/ Pressure mounts on travel agencies over N26bn unused tickets…Trusthttps://www.dailytrust.com.ng/pressure-mounts-on-travel-agencies-over-n26bn-unused-tickets.html

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NCAA Extends Ban on International Flights till October

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The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) stating that it is extending closure of international air space until October 15, 2020. NCAA source confirmed this development in a phone conversation with THISDAY and explained that international airports would remain closed until October, adding that there was never a time

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Europe, UAE Ban Not A Deterrent To Int’l Flight Resumption… It May Be Earlier Than October – Sirika

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has said non-inclusiveness of the country in the list of nations permitted flying into Europe, and the United Arab Emirates would not be a deterrent to the opening of the airspace to international flight operations. The Minister of Aviation, Sen. Hadi Sirika via his twitter handle, @hadisirika said, “We will

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Enugu Airport to reopen August 30.

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The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, says the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu will reopen for normal business on August 30. Mr. Sirika gave the assurance at the airport in Enugu after inspecting the progress of ongoing rehabilitation of the runway and upgrade of other infrastructure, aiming toward international standards, on Tuesday. He said the

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