…as concerns mount over N5.87bn World Bank loan To ensure safety and security of major airports in Nigeria, the government is shopping for over N35 billion to fence the aerodromes in line with the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) laid down rules, Woleshadarenews has learnt. This is notwithstanding the huge budgetary outlay …

  A leading airline, Air Peace, has been nominated for the Airline of the Year Award in the forthcoming 6th Nigeria Transport Awards and Lecture scheduled for April 26 in Lagos, abelnewsng reports. Also, a front line aviation handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCo) Aviance, which has been nominated …

Reprieve came the way of widow of Deji Falae, son of Chief Olu Falae, who died in ill -fated Associated Airline crash in Lagos on October 3, 2013, as a Federal High Court sitting in Lagos today granted all her claims, abelnewsng reports. In her judgment, the trial judge, Justice …

Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum rated cabin crew accommodation. The project is the result of a unique partnership between the UAE’s national airline and the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, Masdar. The Etihad Eco Residence was …

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has intensified surveillance on the operating airlines in the country following recent minor and major incidents that occurred in the industry in recent months, Wole Shadare  reports. The regulatory agency said that its inspectors now monitor the activities of the airlines more especially at …

For his humanitarian service and contribution to the development of the aviation industry, the Managing Director / Chief Executive officer of Dana Air, Jacky Hathiramani, has been conferred with the Platinum Excellence Leadership Award by the Association of Northern Nigerian Students (ANNS), in Lagos The Meritorious Leadership Award is coming …

Etihad Airways and First City Monument Bank have launched a partnership that offers discounted, highly affordable and convenient travel packages, including flight tickets, to existing and potential customers who fly on Etihad Airlines to any part of the world. Through this deal, Customers of First City Monument Bank Limited (FCMB) who desire to …

Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace has been selected as Leadership Company of the Year 2017 for maintaining quality flight operations and making bold investment decisions in the nation’s aviation industry. A three-member delegation comprising Leadership Newspapers’ Deputy Editor, Mr. Olajide Omojolomoju, Acting General Manager, Advert/Special Projects (Southern Operations), Mrs. Angela …

Dana Air has announced a ‘Buy one, Get One free’  promo for any of its  guests that books a return ticket between 12 Midnight on Thursday 29th March, and 12 midnight on Friday, 30th March, being Good Friday. The airline has also partnered Royal Films Academy on a movie titled ‘Forgotten in Libya.’ as part of efforts …

AAs part of efforts to ease passenger facilitation at the nation’s airports, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has automated the collection of Passenger Service Charge (PSC) at its local airports. An online statement signed by the General Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, explained that this is in line …