Nigeria has joined the rest of the world to participate in the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) global market-based measure (MBM): Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) with pilot phase in 2021. This is captured in a letter to ICAO signed by Muhtar Usman, the Director-General of Nigerian
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FAAN test run upgraded safety Scanners at Airports
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has commenced the test run of an upgraded luggage scanner for explosives, narcotics and other prohibited items at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Managing Director of Airport Mr. Saleh Dunoma, He said the scanner was designed and it would be deployed in all
26 Airlines dropped out from completing NCAA Certification Process
As the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) maintain its stringent conditions and procedure for the acquisition of the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by airlines flying in the Nigerian air space, no fewer than 26 airlines have failed to make it and thus discontinued the process. NCAA spokesman, Mr. Sam Adurogboye, disclosed
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Arik Air in Negotiations with New Investors
Nigeria’s major carrier, Arik Air, may soon get over its debt crisis as shareholders are having deep discussion with a major investor, who would take over significant shares from the company and provide the funds to offset the debts of the airline owed to Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON)
Nigerian Airlines, others record three-year low financial performance
Airlines in Nigeria and the entire African region recorded the lowest financial performance globally For the third consecutive year, according to the International Air Transport Association’s ‘Economic Performance of the Airline Industry’ for mid-year 2017. The IATA report, which was released during its Annual General Meeting in Mexico, is semi-annual and
FAAN advises passengers to arrive airports on time
In compliance with the exective order issued by Federal Government of Nigeria, The Managing Director, Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) Mr. Saleh Dunoma has advised passengers to arrive airports on time due to the new screening arrangement that has been implemented. My advice to passengers is that they should come
Compliance to Executive Orders above 70% – NCAA
....... On going websites update Aviation agencies at the Lagos airport are streamlining their operations including website updates, among others. This is in compliance to the Executive Orders given by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo. MLN observed that the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, Federal Airport Authority of Nigeria and the Nigerian Airspace Management
Delta Air Lines Shuns Executive orders on Ease of Doing business Insist on Manual
Delta Airlines refused to comply with the new implementation of the Federal Airports Authority on easy of doing busy in Nigeria, a situation that almost resulted into a crisis yesterday at the airport. MLN confirms that Delta Airline stopped the removal of the screening tables by its counters and insisted that manual
Emirates airline unveils environment-friendly aircraft cleaning technique
At the recent World Environmental Day Event 2017 Emirate Airlines uncovers an environment friendly aircraft cleaning technique. The technique known as ‘aircraft dry is enabled to save millions of water every year. In their statement, little or no water is involved in cleaning the aircraft, which is in contrast to conventional