Day: 16 August 2024

Travelers may experience flight disruptions as aviation union workers have threatened to embark on a one-day strike to protest against the federal government’s decision to deduct 50 percent of internally generated revenues (IGR) of agencies in the aviation sector. In a memo signed by the leadership of five unions, the workers said work activities would …

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The Nigerian aviation industry is currently facing a shortage of aircraft, which is placing considerable strain on operators and service providers. The shortage, primarily due to the high maintenance costs driven by foreign exchange scarcity, impacts the entire aviation ecosystem, from airlines to ancillary service providers. Many domestic airlines have been forced to ground their …

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In order to keep up with the global Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPS) in air transport, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has moved to upgrade and expand security equipment at international airports to ensure the comprehensive screening of passengers.The agency has therefore kicked off plans to replace all single-view scanners with standard double-view …

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