Oando Plc has become the first private establishment to be issued a licence to operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) popularly called drone in the Nigerian airspace. This was coming after last year’s ban of arbitrary deployment of drones by individuals or organisations in Nigeria, except those who got licences from the Nigerian
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African World Airlines Begins Accra-Abuja Operations
Accra based airline, African World Airlines (AWA) has commenced 5 times weekly flight to Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory, Abuja from Accra, Ghana. This is a promise kept by the airline, when the Chief Executive Officer, Captain Samuel Thompson said in February 2017 while taking delivery of one Embraer 145 to increase
Tackling aircraft’s high insurance premium
There is growing discontent among aviation players over the rising cost of insurance premiums charged by local underwriters. The cover is for aircraft, ground handling equipment and installations at airports. In most countries, including Nigeria, all commercial aircraft are mandated to have the combined single limit category. The category combines public and passenger
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Air Safety in Africa Has Improved, IATA Regional Chief
…Improvement noticeable since the Abuja Declaration In a special interview granted Thisday Newspaper during the IATA AGM, held recently in Cancun, Mexico. Vice-President, International Air Transport Association, African Region, Raphael Kuchi declared that there has been significant improvement in air safety on the continent and urged a downward review of taxes
NAMA directors, restates commitment to auto policy
National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC) has renewed its commitment to the implementation of the Nigerian Automotive Industry Development Plan (NAIDP) in the interest of the country’s auto sector. In addition, the council would team up with stakeholders towards ensuring early enactment of the auto policy into law by the
FAAN Assures Passengers On Sallah Rush
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) hereby assures all airport users that Nigerian airports under its management are fully ready to play host to all air travellers especially during this Sallah celebration,” said Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, Acting General Manager, Corporate Affairs. “Airport security and other logistics have been upgraded and
Ghana leads in aviation hub race
Ghana appears to be leading in the race for the aviation hub in the West African region, despite Nigeria’s comparative advantage.Whereas both West African neighbours currently parade the “ease of doing business” initiatives of their governments, Ghana is making more progress with specific policies that are attracting more international airlines
Best 10 Airports of the World
If you need to travel for business, try using these airports to make your flights a little easier. Tired of missing flights or being treated like another piece of luggage whenever you have to fly for travel? AirHelp.com recently released their 2017 rankings of the best airports in the world based on three