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The trouble with Nigeria’s Aviation industry
The Nigerian aviation industry is troubled. Highly troubled. Owners of airlines are feeling the heat. Patrons of airlines are feeling the heat too.
The other day, the CEO of United Nigeria Airlines, Dr. Obiora Okonkwo, in a media interactive session with Aviation Correspondents in Lagos, said the high cost of flight operations had m… read more
Qatar to host MSC World Europa's naming ceremony
MSC Cruises will hold the naming ceremony for the MSC World Europa in Qatar on Nov. 13.
The ceremony will also serve to inaugurate the new Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha.
MSC said naming the ship in Doha "demonstrates MSC's overall commitment to Qatar and the continued importance of the Middle East, where MSC Cruises is … read more
ASKY says skyrocketing, unavailable Jet A1; $15m trapped funds hinder operations
ASKY Airlines, the Lome- based airline has confirmed it has $15million trapped funds held with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and has been engaging International Air Transport Association (IATA) who is engaging the apex banker’s bank to release the funds.
This is just as the airline says it is seeing more passenger flow in… read more
International Tourism Fair of Mozambique ”Fikani” makes a return
The National Institute of Tourism of Mozambique INATUR has announced the return of its flagship Tourism Expo, the International Tourism Fair of Mozambique (FIKANI).
INATUR confirms the Tourism fair will be held from 13-15 October 2022 at the Joaquim Chissano Conference Center in an area of 2,000 m2 in the count… read more
Kush Air Uganda purchases its first Dash8-400
Founded in 2018, Kush Air Uganda offers scheduled charter flights to Uganda and South Sudan.
Ghana (finally) opts for Ashanti Airlines as partner for the creation of its future new airline
For the past ten years, Ghana has been considering the creation of a new national airline. The dossier is now making a major breakthrough as the West African country has set its sights on national expertise to make the project a reality.
Nigerian government directs NCAA to sanction foreign airlines selling tickets in dollars
FEDERAL government through the Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, the has directed the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to sanction any international airline selling their flight tickets with the United States Dollar while refusing the Naira.
Sirika made this known on Wednesday while responding to questions after the Federal … read more
NCAA Unveils ‘Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative’ To Combat Air Pollution
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has unveiled the ‘Fly2Green Nigeria Initiative’ to promote a green environment and commemorate the third year anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) on the promotion of Clean Air for Blue Skies.
A statement by Capt. Musa Nuhu, the Director-General, NCAA… read more
Africa hospitality sector ready to take off
As the South African and broader African hospitality market continues to recover post-Covid-19, investment and development activity is set to ramp up as the sector evolves past its biggest ever crisis, noted industry expert Wayne Troughton, the CEO of HTI Consulting.
“There are various themes and trends that are hot right no… read more
East Africa a trailblazer for open skies
The operationalisation of the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a crucial continental agreement to improve air connectivity across borders, is becoming one step closer to reality with the piloting of the initiative in the East Africa Community (EAC).
For the EAC partner states, a fully operational SAATM is expected to … read more
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