Airport Reporters

 NDLEA Edo Command Pledges Raids on Drug Flashpoints Ahead of Elections ..... Receives INEC REC, and Peace NGO. The Edo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has pledged to intensify raid operations on drug flashpoints across the state to ensure a peaceful and violence-free election season. Commander of Narcotics Mitchell Ofoyeju, PhD, the NDLEA Edo State Commander, made the commitment on Thursday when he received the Edo State Resident Electoral Commissioner, REC, Barr. Obo Effanga, and later the President of Faculty of Peace Organization, Comrade Osunbor Kelly Omokaro, and other members of their entourage at the Command Headquarters in Benin City. During the visit, Barr. Obo Effanga thanked the Command for its support and professionalism during previous election monitoring assignments in Edo State. He said INEC’s success in past elections was partly due to NDLEA’s role in curbing drug-induced violence capable of undermining peaceful elections. The REC ...

 United Nigeria Airlines salutes Ibom Air on 7th anniversary … Says its resilience in ‘tough market’ is commendable One of Nigeria’s leading carriers, United Nigeria Airlines, has congratulated Ibom Air on its seventh anniversary with the airline's executive chairman, Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, describing the milestone as a testament to strong leadership and team dedication. In a goodwill message addressed to Ibom Air's Managing Director, Mr. George Uriesi, Okonkwo praised the airline for navigating what he described as "a challenging operating environment" with resilience. Okonkwo said the success Ibom Air has achieved is a ttestament of Uriesi’s visionary leadership, and the dedication of his team. Ibom Air, the Akwa Ibom State-owned carrier, has grown steadily since its inaugural flight in 2019 to become a leading name in Nigerian domestic aviation and Okonkwo used the occasion to urge the Ibom Air team to maintain its standard. He said: “On behalf of all of us at Unite...

 Nigeria Among World’s Most Expensive Countries for Airline Operations, Says IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has identified Nigeria as one of the most expensive countries in the world in which to operate an airline, citing high operational costs that continue to challenge the viability and growth of local carriers. Speaking at the IATA Annual General Meeting held in Brazil, IATA’s Regional Vice President for Africa and the Middle East, Kamil Al-Awadhi, said that despite ongoing efforts by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, to reform and improve the aviation sector, airlines in the country still face significant cost pressures. According to Al-Awadhi, the high cost environment has made it difficult for Nigerian airlines to remain competitive and profitable, limiting the sector’s ability to reach its full potential. He noted that excessive taxes, charges, and other operational expenses continue to burden airlines across th...

  SAHCO partners UAE, seeks trade facilitation  Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) Plc  has opened talks with the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Lagos with a view to encourage trade facilitation between the two entities. According to a statement by the cargo firm, the  conversation centred around trade facilitation between SAHCO and the UAE with Embassy as a bridge focused basically on e-commerce, airlines, passenger and cargo handling, trade facilitation, e-commerce partnerships and other collaborations. The Managing Director/CEO of SAHCO, Mrs Adenike Aboderin speaking on behalf of the Chairman, Dr Taiwo Afolabi  also spoke on SAHCO's operational capabilities and the potential collaborations with UAE various airlines. The UAE team had earlier requested for insights into trade facilitation between Nigeria and UAE especially with regards to aviation business.  SAHCO, the statement added  is positioned as a premium ground handler and ...

  Emirates recycles and reuses 88,000 kilograms of plastic from inflight dining In celebration of World Environment Day on 5 June, Emirates is highlighting the significant impact of its closed-loop recycling programme,  first launched in June 2023 . Over the past year, the airline has repurposed more than 88,000 kilograms of plastic from Economy Class inflight meal service items, transforming them into new products for use onboard.   As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Emirates has invested more than AED 50 million in transitioning to a closed-loop manufacturing model for inflight dining serviceware. Damaged and unserviceable Economy Class trays, casseroles, snack dishes and bowls are collected after flights, cleaned, inspected and processed at a specialist facility in Dubai, where they are transformed into new meal service items containing up to 25% recycled material. These products are then returned to Emirates Flight Catering and reintroduced into s...

PORT HARCOURT AIRPORT HOSTS SPRINGFIELD STUDENTS As part of efforts to adhere to the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) commitment to aviation awareness, youth development, and stakeholders engagement, students of Springfield Schools Port Harcourt visited the International Terminal of Obafemi Jeremiah Awolowo International Airport (PHIA) for an educational guided tour. The students who were taken through critical operational areas of the airport for practical insights into airport procedures, passenger facilitation processes were exposed to the complexities of airport and aviation operations.  The students were conducted round facilities at the airport by Aviation Security (AVSEC) personnel, alongside representatives of relevant airport agencies The personnel enlightened the students on their respective roles in safeguarding airport infrastructure, ensuring passenger safety, and maintaining seamless operational efficiency. The tour also exposed the students to domestic ...