Foreign airlines’ trapped funds in Nigeria, others hit $1.68b
Trapped funds by foreign carriers operating in Nigeria and other parts of Africa have hit over $1.68 billion, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), said […]
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Senate urges CBN to release $717m airlines trapped fund
The Senate yesterday urged the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to release $717,478,606 airline funds trapped in the country. The upper chamber also called on […]
Foreign airlines blocked funds hit $743m
The International Air Transport Association has revealed that the blocked funds of foreign airlines operating in Nigeria have risen to $743,721,097. The fund was $549m […]
United Airlines unveils $100m sustainable flight fund
United Airlines yesterday launched the airlines’ Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund of $150million. It is the first investment vehicle to support start-ups focused on decarbonising air […]
Buhari to Ethiopian Airlines: Nigeria Air take-off will be smooth
President Muhammadu Buhari has encouraged owners of Ethiopian Airlines to discuss the final take-off of Nigeria’s new national carrier. He expressed the confidence that “things […]
NAMA test-runs technology to save airlines fuel costs
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) yesterday carried out a test- run the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), which would reduce flight time for aircraft and […]
Airlines should include ‘eba, soup’ on menu, says Ex-BBNaija’s Ka3na
Former BBNaija Season 5 housemate, Ka3na, has urged international airlines to include Nigerian dishes on their menu. The 28-year-old entrepreneur recommended the popular dish ‘eba […]
Aviation fuel scarcity: Airlines warn of flight disruption
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has alerted air travellers of possible disruption in scheduled flights due to scarcity of aviation fuel, popularly called JET-A1. […]
Airlines lose $5b yearly to GSE damage
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for transition to enhanced Ground Support Equipment (GSE) to improve air safety and contain the cost of […]
NAMA boss urges airlines to report incidents
The Acting Managing Director of the Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA), Mr Matthew Lawrence Pwajok has urged pilots, air traffic controllers, airlines, ground handlers, passengers […]