FEC Approves N5.8 Billion Contracts to Beef up Operations at Lagos, Abuja Airports The contracts were awarded for the supply and installation of the baggage handling system and for the manufacture, supply, installation, and operating training of the disabled aircraft recovery system. The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved three contracts to beef up operations […]
FG Demands Proposal from Bidders of Nigerian Airports for Concession The Federal Government has said it will send requests for proposals to qualified bidders for the concession of Nigeria’s four major international airports after assessing the requests for qualification. It also said the preceding stage – request for qualifications phase of the Nigeria Airport Concessions
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How Domestic Airlines Support Nigerian Brand It is an indisputable fact that air travel is the fastest means of movement and provides the only rapid worldwide transportation network, which makes it very essential for business. The aviation sector helps economic growth and Nigerian airlines have been at the forefront of creating jobs, facilitating trade and
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NG Eagle Airlines: Senate Committee Was Misled — Na’Allah LAGOS – Sen. Ibn Na’Allah, a member of the Senate Committee on Aviation, has said that the committee was misinformed on its directive to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to suspend the issuance of Air Operators’ Certificate to the startup carrier, NG Eagle Airlines. This
The European Union and the State of Qatar have entered into and signed a comprehensive air transport agreement, upgrading rules and standards for flights between Qatar and the EU. EU in a statement said: “The agreement sets a new global benchmark by committing both sides to fair competition, and by including social and environmental protection. The signing means new
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‘Nigeria Remains Good Infrastructure Investment Destination’ “With four airports generating 87 percent of total revenue from 22 airports in Nigeria and a record of about eight million air travelers from over 200 million population, Nigeria remains a good infrastructure investment destination if existing opportunities are properly harnessed.” This was the position of the key players
Customs Restores VAT, Multiple Charges on Imported Aircraft, Spare Parts About three months after the implementation of zero Value Added Tax (VAT) on commercial aircraft and spare parts, the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) has allegedly restored the collection of 7.5 per cent VAT and sundry charges from operators. Airline operators told The Guardian that Customs
Dollar Scarcity: Foreign Airlines Slash Ticket Sales on Nigeria Routes …unable to repatriate over $144m revenue as CBN rations forex As the Naira crisis continues to worsen, foreign carriers operating in Nigeria have begun moves to reduce the total number of tickets they sell on Nigerian routes amid worsening dollar scarcity that has made it
Etihad Cargo Signs Pharma Interline Agreement with Astral Aviation and Kenya Airways Etihad Cargo has signed a Service Legal Agreement (SLA) with Astral Aviation and Kenya Airways to provide reliable and cost-effective airfreight solutions across the continent. Operating a fleet of 14 freighters out of its Nairobi and Johannesburg hub, Astral Aviation services a network
African Airport and Service Charges Reach ‘Outrageous’ Levels The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has singled out Airports Company of South Africa and Ethiopia’s Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSP) among examples of infrastructure service providers looking to hike their fees to recoup lost revenues. Air traffic management (ATM) provided by air navigation service providers (ANSPs) is
