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Ethiopian Airlines Firmly Denies Wrongdoing Amid Nigeria Air Controversy

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:41:20 +0000

In the wake of the unfolding complexities surrounding the Nigeria Air project and Ethiopian Airlines’ involvement, Ethiopian Airlines (ET) has fervently refuted any allegations of impropriety or wrongdoing. The Nigeria Air Project announced in 2018, intended as a beacon of hope for the country’s aviation sector, has sparked considerable debate and speculation, and ET has [...]

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Air Peace CEO Insists on Heathrow Slots for London Flights

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Tue, 26 Sep 2023 09:19:57 +0000

Air Peace has big growth plans, and wants to operate all kinds of long haul routes. London is the next destination on Air Peace’s radar, but the airline isn’t happy with what it’s being offered there. The Nigerian privvate airline led by founder and CEO Allen Onyema, is making waves in the aviation industry as [...]

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Max Air Resumes Flights with Renewed Commitment to Safety

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Sun, 03 Sep 2023 17:38:41 +0000

Max Air, the Nigerian airline, is back in the skies, resuming its flight operations after a temporary suspension imposed by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) due to safety concerns. Following a thorough audit conducted by the NCAA, Max Air has been given the green light to resume operations. The airline is now serving routes [...]

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Nigeria Air’s First Plane Arrives in Abuja, But Air Operator’s Certificate Denied

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Mon, 29 May 2023 20:11:54 +0000

Nigeria Air’s ambitious plans to establish a national carrier suffered a setback when its first aircraft arrived in Abuja without the necessary air operator’s certificate (AOC). The arrival of the Boeing 737-800, displaying the livery of Nigeria Air, generated both excitement and controversy in the aviation industry. While the Aviation Minister, Hadi Sirika, remained optimistic [...]

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Nigeria: Azman Air has it AOC Suspended, AFRAA’s Member Airline CEOs Leadership Dialogues meets with member airlines in Nigeria

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:33:34 +0000

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) today suspended the operating license of Azman Air indefinitely after the airline failed the audits of its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The airline plans to resume operations when its AOC is restored. Previously Dana Air and Aero Contractors ceased operations in Nigeria. Meanwhile, AFRAA continues to forge close engagement through [...]

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U-Turn in Nigeria-UAE Diplomatic Row as Air Peace Receives Slot Offer

Victor Shalton Odhiambo — Wed, 15 Dec 2021 15:15:39 +0000

The UAE and Nigeria are looking to settle their diplomatic dispute over slot allocations in what appears to be a reconciliatory development after the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority agreed to offer Nigeria’s Air Peace twice-daily slots to Dubai International Airport instead of Sharjah Airport. A letter to the airline dated December 13 and signed by [...]

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Nigeria Pilots Warn Political Interference at NCAA Could Jeopardize ICAO Status. NAAPE Endorses NG Eagle Project

admin — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 09:00:47 +0000

The national association of aircraft pilots and engineers (NAAPE) in Nigeria has expressed concerns to the country’s House of Representatives saying that it could undermine the autonomy of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) and lead to loss of Nigeria’s ICAO category one status due to political interference. The warning comes after the House of [...]

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