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Dana Air, Azman Air Plan Resumption Of Flights To Lagos Airport…Arik From Abuja Airport

With the expectation of lifting of a curfew placed by the Lagos State Government, Dana Air and Azman Air have announced plans to resume flights from the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. According to Dana Air: “Following our earlier announcement on cancellation, we are pleased to inform you that we will resume full flight operations from […]

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Industry News Update

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COVID-19 breach: FG may fine airlines $94,500…Punch https://punchng.com/covid-19-breach-fg-may-fine-airlines-94500/ Etihad gets FG’s nod to resume international flights…Punch FG Targets Processing 55mn Passengers at Airports by 2048…Thisday Nigerian Aviation College Resumes Training From Oct. 12 In Phases…Aviationages.com Covid-19: Studies By Airbus, Boeing And Embraer Further Ascertain Low Risk Of Inflight Spread-IATA…Aviationages.com Airline Operators’ Push for Better Deal…Thisday

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CACOVID Supports Presidential Task Force to Ensure Safety of Travellers

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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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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Airline Chief Commends FG For Signing New Air Transport Pacts

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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Nigerian Airlines Not In Support Of Strike Says AON President

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Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has turned its back on strike. AON said the proposed industrial action to be embarked upon by the organized labour unions in the country is definitely going to further threaten the recovery of the already negatively impacted the aviation industry in Nigeria. The President of the Airline Operators of Nigeria

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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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