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Again, nahco bags NIGAV Award Nigeria’s leading ground handling company, Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, nahco aviance, has again confirmed its leadership position in the industry by clinching the Airport Ground Handling Special Achievement Award at the 2017 Nigeria Aviation (NIGAV) Awards, held at the Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, over the weekend. Among the 44 categories of awards, nahco aviance was announced the winner of the only award for ground handling, while FAAN, NIMET, AIB, NAMA, Bi-courtney and 37 other institutions and individuals also won different categories of awards.  The Nigerian Aviation Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious air transport awards is an annual event organized by FCI International Limited, and it seeks to recognise companies, organisations and individuals for best practices and outstanding contributions towards developing the nation’s aviation industry. The Managing Director/CE...

Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards  Emirates Airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation from a jury comprised of executives and experts from different sectors within the aviation industry. Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates received the award on behalf of the airline. Commenting on the win, Mr Antinori said: “We are honoured to be recognised by the Air Transport Awards for our commitment to excellence. We have a strong customer-centric focus across the airline to deliver the best possible experience both in the air and on the ground by continually investing in a modern fleet, product innovations and service enhancements. We are also embracing technology across our operations to meet and exceed evolving consumer preferences. This award is a testament to the hard work and effor...

EASTER CELEBRATION; FAAN ASSURES OF SAFETY As Easter holiday approaches, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has assured passengers and other airport users that her network of airports are fully prepared and ready for the usual upsurge in passenger traffic that is the norm around this season. In a statement released at the Authority's headquarters in Lagos, FAAN noted that all necessary facilities, infrastructure and manpower to ensure seamless facilitation at the airports have been deployed. Assuring passengers of safety and security, the Authority added that relevant security agencies have been mobilized to beef up security at all airports.  The Authority advised passengers to endeavour to leave for the airport early enough, so as to ensure that check in formalities are conducted in good time.

Arik Air wins Best Air Crew of The Year 2017 award Arik Air, Nigeria’s leading airline has been honoured with the prestigious Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards for the Best Air Crew of The Year 2017 Domestic route.  The award which was presented to the airline at a well-attended ceremony held at Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos on Saturday, March 24, 2018 was given in recognition of the airline’s strict adherence to international standards for both cockpit crew and cabin crew. Part of the criteria used by the organizers to pick the best crew were comportment, uniform, customer service and professionalism. Commenting on the award, Arik Air’s Chief Executive Officer, Captain Roy Ilegbodu said: “We are excited by the award of the Best Air Crew of The Year 2017 and this is a further testimony to the great things that have been happening in the airline since the takeover by Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) in February 2017. “We are constan...

MMA 2 clinches  best airport terminal award    For the second year running, the first privately-funded airport in the country, the Murtala Muhammed Airport Two (MMA2), operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), a member of the Resort Group, has clinched the Most Functional Terminal of the Year 2017 Award organised by the Nigerian Aviation (NIGAV) Awards, the industry’s watchdog. MMA2 won the same award in 2016. The award is coming less than a month after the Chairman of the Resort Group, Dr. Wale Babalakin (SAN) won Independent Newspapers’ the Most Outstanding Airport Terminal Operator of the Year Award at a colourful ceremony in Lagos. Besides, the Chief Executive Officer of BASL, Captain Jari Williams, also won the Best Administrator of the Year 2017 Award, organised by  National Crimewatch magazine. While presenting the award to BASL represented by the Head, Corporate Communicati...

Dana Air Bags Airline of the year 2017, clinches other  awards   ...........Crew wins King , Queen of the Air contest Dana Air has been announced as the airline of the year 2017, at the 8th edition of the Nigerian Aviation Awards and Presidential Dinner, held recently at the Oriental Hotel Lagos.  The airline’s CEO,Jacky Hathiramani, Communications Manager, Kingsley Ezenwa also bagged the CEO of the year, and Aviation Corporate Promotions Personality of the year 2017 awards respectively, while the airline’s crew members; Collins Ginika and Chiogo Okani, won the King and Queen of the Air contest at the event.   The king and queen of the air contest is a newly- introduced initiative by the organizers of the NIGAV awards, where the various domestic airlines' crew get to answer questions on how they handle safety issues, ensure comfort of passengers  and how to be a good crew member. The duo from Dana Air, also perf...

Air Peace emerges Leadership Company of the Year Nigeria’s leading carrier, Air Peace has been selected as Leadership Company of the Year 2017 for maintaining quality flight operations and making bold investment decisions in the nation’s aviation industry. A three-member delegation comprising Leadership Newspapers’ Deputy Editor, Mr. Olajide Omojolomoju, Acting General Manager, Advert/Special Projects (Southern Operations), Mrs. Angela Tony-Iji and Senior Correspondent, Bukola Idowu was at the Corporate Headquarters of Air Peace in Lagos to notify the airline’s Chairman/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Allen Onyema of the development. A letter signed by the Group Managing Director of Leadership, Mr. Abdul Gombe said the Board of Editors of the media outfit voted Air Peace company of the year for “taking on the risks of expansion, maintaining high technical and service standard in the face of harsh economic climate, and giving hope to other investors that Niger...

      Nigerian Travel Agents gives Ethiopian Airlines highest Awards at AGM Africa's leading Airline and the only Skytrax Four Star in Africa< Ethiopian Airlines  was given the highest Award by the National Association of Nigerian Travel Agents (NANTA) as the most Supportive International Airline Award at its Annual General meeting in Port Harcourt.  The Award was presented by the Chairman Board of Trustees of NANTA Steve Isokariri to the General manager of the Airline supported by the Managers from Abuja, Kano and Kaduna.   In her speech the General Manager Mrs. Firihewot Mekonnen  thanked the agents for their support and loyalty to the Airline. "Ethiopian has been in Nigeria since November 1960 and today serves  five  Airports. We have supported Nigeria all through its ups and downs. We have stuck to Nigeria as a brother should. You may recall the Abuja closure experience last year and how we made the sacrifice o...

        Emirates named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards       Emirates Airline has been named ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2018 Air Transport Awards. Emirates won the prestigious accolade based the evaluation Thierry Antinori, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates received the award on behalf of the airline. Commenting on the win, Mr Antinori said: “We are honoured to be recognised by the Air Transport Awards for our commitment to excellence.  We have a strong customer-centric focus across the airline to deliver the best possible experience both in the air and on the ground by continually investing in a modern fleet, product innovations and service enhancements. " We are also embracing technology across our operations to meet and exceed evolving consumer preferences. This award is a testament to the hard work and efforts of staff across the airline that make a differenc...

Unions threaten to shut airspace over failure to pay Ex - Airways staff N45b severance benefit           The failure of the Federal Government to pay the N45bn final severance packages to about  6,000 workers of the former workers of Nigeria Airways Limited (NAL) may spell doom for it as the industry.  Aviation unions have threatened to shut down the airspace in the next two weeks. The industry unions are  also peeved by the insensitivity of the Ministry of Finance to pay the workers over 10 months after the approval by the Federal Executive Council (FEC). The unions, National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), the National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE) and the Air Transport Senior Staff Services Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) said that they will  not wait until the entire workers of the former national carriers died before taking step to ensure that they are  paid their be...

Aviation security personnel set to bear fire arms at airports           The Minister of State, Aviation , Hadi Sirika says Aviation security ( AVSEC)  personnel of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN)  will soon be licensed to carry arms at airports across the country in other to complement other agencies in respect of  security threat.  Sirika who made this known in Katsina at the 2018 AVSEC retreat said discussion was at its final stage for approval saying it will further strengthen the integrity of the airports in view of the growing threats to the aviation industry.   He said : " The Federal government approved for AVSEC personnel  to bear arms which is a notable achievement in this administration's effort at improving the general safety of its citizenry and passengers passing through our airports ." According to the minister who was represented by the Rector Nigerian College of Avia...

Caverton Helicopters at Nigerian Stock Exchange L-R: Director of Corporate Services, Caverton Helicopters Limited, Offshore, Mr. Ayodele Omueti; Managing Director, Caverton Helicopters Limited, Capt. Josiah Choms; Managing Director, Bell Helicopters Company Sales, Middle East and Africa, Mr. David Sale; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE), Mr. Oscar Onyema; MD/CEO, Caverton Offshore Support Group Plc, Mr. Olabode Makanjuola in a congratulatory smiles shortly after the closing gong ceremony of business launcheon by Caverton Helicopters Limited held at the NSE headquarters office on Island, Lagos....Friday

Arewa, Oodua, IPOB youths hail Air Peace boss over US training Arewa, Oodua and Indigenous  People of Biafra (IPOB) youths have commended the Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema for spending about N.3 billion on their two-part nonviolence and peace training in Lagos and the United States of America, describing him as God’s gift to Nigeria. The youths, who made the commendation at the end of their two-week nonviolence training at the  Emory Center for Advancing Nonviolence, Emory University, USA , urged other well-to-do Nigerians to emulate Onyema’s patriotism and selflessness to guarantee peace, unity and development in the country. Onyema’s non-governmental organisation, The Foundation for Ethnic Harmony in Nigeria (FEHN) had earlier mobilised about 50 youths  from the Oodua People s Congress (OPC), Arewa Youths and IPOB  to Lagos for the  Level 1 Nonviolence Training  and  Conflict Managem...

Easter: Dana Air Introduces Buy One, Get One free, Partners Royal Films on Movie against Migration    Dana Air has announced a 'Buy one, Get One free'  promo for any of its  guests that books a return ticket between 12 Midnight on Thursday 29th March, and 12 midnight on Friday, 30th March, being Good Friday.  The airline has also partnered Royal Films Academy on a movie titled 'Forgotten in Libya.' as part of efforts towards encouraging the youths to stay in the country and avoid migrating to countries where they are not welcome.  The Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Obi Mbanuzuo, who made this known during a chat with newsmen in Lagos said, 'the buy one, get one free promo is just our way of appreciating our valued guests for their patronage.''  ''Also in the spirit of Easter, we have introduced special fares of 18,000 premium economy and 45,000 business class to any of our destinations and you can avail these special fares by ...

CAVERT ON PHOTO CAPTIONS PHOTO 1 L-R: Chairman, Caverton  Offshore Support  Group, Mr. Remi Makanjuola, Group Managing  Director  NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, former Group Managing Director, NNPC, King Edmond  Dakoru and  Mrs. Yoyinsola Makanjuoka at the Unveiling of II Brand New Fleet of Helicopters by Carveton Offshore Group held at the Executive Flight Facility Site on Murtala International A irport Ikeja…on Thursday. PHOTO 2 L-R: Chairman, Caverton Offshore Group, Mr. Remi Makanjuola, Group Managing Director NNPC, Dr. Maikanti Baru, Oba Rilwan Akiolu of Lagos, former Group Managing Director, NNPC, King Edmond  Dakoru and CEO , Caverton Offshore Support Group, Mr. Bode Makanjuola at the Unveiling  of Brand  New Fleet of Helicopters by Carveton Offshore Group held at the Executive Flight Facility Site on Murtala International Airport Ikeja…on Thursday. Photo 3 L-R: Chairman, Cav...

Caverton Helicopters Unveils New  Fleet, Promises Quality Service … Baru, Onyema, Sikira, Wigwe, US Consul General  commend group's  safety,  promotion of indigenous aviation After a rigorous tender process, Caverton Helicopters Limited was recently selected as the preferred air transport provider for the NNPC/Chevron Nigeria Limited Joint Venture based in Escravos, Nigeria.  To celebrate this feat, Caverton Helicopters Limited hosted a formal Business Luncheon at its Executive Flight Facility at Murtala Muhammad International Airport, Ikeja where the fleet of brand new helicopters to be used on this Contract were unveiled.  All  invited guests and stakeholders  who converged on Ikeja to view the latest addition to Caverton group , including Managing Director of NNPC, Dr. Maika n ti Baru,  representative of Chief of Army staff,  former Group Managing Diretor, NNPC, King Edmond Dakoru, Mrs. Yoyin Makanjoula, Dr. ...