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

‘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

Why Emirates Airline Extended Resumption Date of Flights to and from Nigeria till October 10 The Emirates Airline, flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), has extended the resumption date of flights to and from Nigeria till October 10 due to the diplomatic row between Nigeria and the UAE. This was disclosed by the

FAAN Reverses No-fly Order to Kebbi Airport The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria says it has reversed plan to shut down operations at the Kebbi Airport following earlier reports of the state government being indebted to the authority. General Manager, Corporate Affairs at FAAN, Mrs Henrietta Yakubu, said this in a telephone interview with our

IATA Urges Ethiopian Government to Maintain Support for Aviation The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the government of Ethiopia to continue its focus on maintaining efficient air connectivity amid the COVID-19 crisis. This will place Ethiopia in a strong position to weather the crisis and speed up the eventual industry and economic recovery.“We