Chiagozie Azubuike

It was a moment of joy for the aviation industry last week, when the Chairman and CEO of United Nigeria Airlines announced that the airline plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria, in partnership with Cronos Aviation. Although the Chairman and CEO of United Nigeria Airways, Professor Obiora Okonkwo, is …

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 The Federal Government has said it will develop a road map and set targets on the adaptation of cleaner energy in the aviation industry.The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Barr. Festus Keyamo who spoke on Monday in Abuja said the federal government is engaging stakeholders and international partners on developing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), …

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The Lagos State Ministry of Transportation has introduced a new system to accredit interstate parks and digitise passenger manifests, aimed at enhancing safety, reliability, and efficiency in interstate travel across the state. The state Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, announced this at a news conference on Friday in Lagos. According to Osiyemi, the initiative is …

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United Nigeria Airlines is planning to set up a multi-million-dollars Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in Nigeria in partnership with Cronos Airlines.  United Nigeria has also signed an interlining and codeshare agreement with the airline, which would enable the two carriers to partner domestically and regionally.  Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, the Chairman, United Nigeria Airlines, …

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XEJet, a Nigerian charter airline, has announced plans to build a Fixed Base Operation (FBO) and maintenance facility on a 40,000-square-meter site in Abuja to support aviation infrastructure in Nigeria. FBOs provide crucial services like fueling, hangaring, and maintenance for general aviation aircraft. XEJet’s CEO, Emmanuel Iza, noted that the facility will address Nigeria’s high airfares …

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In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, the Nigerian government signed an agreement on Tuesday with taxi operators at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, to convert vehicles to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). This initiative aims to reduce airport transportation fares while promoting cleaner fuel alternatives. During the signing ceremony, Michael Oluwagbemi, Programme Director and Chief …

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Neos Airlines, an Italian carrier has commenced direct flight services from its base in Malden City, Milan, Italy to the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. Stakeholders say the commencement of Neos flight operations into Nigeria signals a boost for travel and air connectivity into and out of Nigeria. The airline, which landed on the …

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The Lagos State Commissioner for Transportation, Oluwaseun Osiyemi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos. Osiyemi noted that the diversion would integrate rail, bus, water, and non–motorized transportation. He said the 15-month traffic diversion for the construction would begin on Nov. 11, 2024, to Feb. 16, 2026. Osiyemi, however, enjoined motorists to use alternative …

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The Directorate of Road Traffic Services has announced that it is working tirelessly to launch its e-ticketing and central booking scheme for motorists in the Federal Capital Territory. The DRTS Director, Mr Abdulateef Bello, disclosed this in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria on Sunday in Abuja. The director stated that implementing this …

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The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has assured Nigerians that it has no plans to shut down the Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu before Christmas or anytime soon due to the condition of the airport runway, as reports have indicated. The assurance was given by the Enugu Airport Manager and the Regional Manager, South …

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