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  ICRC offers clarification on processes to deliver national carrier  The last may not have been heard on the controversial National Carrier - Nigeria with the  Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) yesterday absolving the Ministry Of Aviation of any secrecy and non - compliance with rules guiding the execution of the public - private partnership. The body saddled with the task of handling the Outline Business Case for the proposed national airline in a recent memo to the national assembly declared that all due processes and relevant approvals were secured for the project. Citing relevant  sections of the memo  commission, which is leading the negotiations for the deal, stated that Ethiopian Airline has 49 per cent; MRS Oil and Gas Limited, 15 per cent; SAHCO, 15 per cent; Federal Government, five per cent while 16 per cent was  yet to be allotted. “The ICRC memo also indicated that the proposal was turned down five times by the Federal Exe...

 NAHCO Intervenes in Host Communities, Commissions Borehole Facilities in Lagos Schools The Nigerian Aviation Handling Company (NAHCO) has commissioned borehole projects in two communities of Lagos schools in a move that has been widely commended by the beneficiaries and the Lagos Local Education Authorities. Before the intervention by NAHCO, pupils at the two locations in Ewutuntun, Mafoluku, where a total of five schools were located had always needed to go out of the school premises hunting for water from neighbouring houses during school hours. The absence of water had also made maintenance of hygiene difficult in the schools. However, the commissioning Friday by the Group Managing Director/CEO of the foremost groundhandling Company, Mr. Indranil Gupta, has substantially solved the problem. Gupta said at the commissioning, "The borehole project is one that would provide water for the children in the school and those who will come after them." He noted that Nah...

EID-EL-KABIR: BASL felicitates muslims ... Unveils OTP to ease flight delays, cancellations Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL), operator of the Murtala Muhammed Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has felicitated the Nigerian Muslims on this year’s Eid-El Kabir Festival, assuring them and other travelers and users of the gateway of maximum safety and security within and around the airport facility during and after the festivity. In a statement on Tuesday by Oluwatosin Onalaja, its Head of Corporate Communications, BASL said it has continued to invest heavily in infrastructure maintenance, and human capital development of its workforce, to promote and sustain the safety and security of lives and property within and around the airport terminal.  According to him: “We are in the aviation business, a highly regulated and specialized industry. To achieve success in this space, modern infrastructure is key. Consistent maintenance is yet another face that must be heavily invested in. “...

  Emirates flags significant peak in outbound travel this June , July Emirates Airlines has recommended passengers to take time to plan their travel journey this June and July, as departure numbers increase significantly just before Eid al Adha on 24 June, and again on the 1 July as many families set off on summer holidays.  With more than 80,000 passengers expected to depart Dubai on busy days, Emirates advises passengers to arrive at the airport up to three hours before a flight, take note of their boarding time to ensure they reach the departure gate on time, and take advantage of multiple check-in and baggage drop options to reduce time at the airport.   Other top tips offered its passengers to  Fly Better  with Emirates include   c hecking in and getting their digital boarding pass in advance, dropping luggage off beforehand , thereby avoiding airport queues and generally enjoying the world-class airport experience Passengers are encouraged to  do...

 Green Africa Appoints Engr. K. I. Ajiboye as Co-Chair of its Safety Review Board  Green Africa, a leading value carrier based in Lagos, Nigeria, has announced the appointment of Engr. K. I. Ajiboye as the co-chair of its Safety Review Board. He will assume his role on the 1 st of July 2023. Currently chaired by Capt. Bart Roberts, the Safety Review Board plays a pivotal role in Green Africa’s commitment to safety and operational excellence. The Safety Review Board provides additional independent oversight of Green Africa’s operations to ensure consistent adherence to the highest safety and operational standards. The Safety Review Board reports directly to the Company’s Board of Directors. Engr. Ajiboye will be teaming up with Capt. Bart Roberts as Co-Chairs to provide senior leadership. Engr. K. I. Ajiboye is one of the most senior leaders in the Nigerian aviation industry with over 36 years of service at the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Prior to his retirement f...

  18   of   23,451 PRESS STATEMENT ON THE UNFORTUNATE BOAT MISHAP AT THE MARINA RESORT CALABAR We received with shock, the news of the unfortunate incident of a boat mishap at the Marina Resort involving members of the Nigerian Medical Students Association.  Regrettably, while 12 persons were rescued comprising 10 students and two crew members, three students are yet to be found. We commiserate with the families of the missing students. Though the ill-fated cruise was a private arrangement between the students and a private operator, the oversight of safety of all life and property is paramount in the duties of the  state government. The students concluded the arrangements for the Cruise with a private boat operator during the visit to the Slave History Museum. The students had sought discounts from the management of the resort for a reduction of the entry fee for about two hundred students who were expected. The Boat Cruise was not part of their initial plan bu...

  SAHCO APPOINTS A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Skyway Aviation Handling Company (SAHCO) PLC has appointed Herbert Odika as Executive Director, Operations, this was announced during the company’s 13th Annual General Meeting (AGM) held at Marriott Hotel, Ikeja in Lagos.    Herbert Odika is a professional in aviation ground operational management, business development, sales, and marketing. He is a 2001 graduate of business studies from the University of North London. He started his career in the United Kingdom developing skills and experience in business negotiation with proven ability to motivate and influence others, excellent judgement with the ability to implement positive changes and raise performance standards.   After 5 years of working in the United Kingdom, Odika came to Nigeria to assume the office of the Head of Operations and Business Development at FMC Aviation Services Limited where he helped to grow the business from the initial start-up stage to a pros...

 Qatar Airways wins best business class award  Qatar Airways has  won the World's Best Business Class award at the esteemed 2023 World Airline Awards event held at the Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace on 20 June at the Paris Air Show.  Global customers, for the tenth time, have ranked Qatar Airways as the World's Best Business Class.  The awards were received by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker and Chief Operating Officer of HIA, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al Meer. Qatar Airways winning the award for its Al Mourjan Lounge at Hamad International Airport, signals its dominance in the World’s Best Business Class Lounge category.  The Al Mourjan lounge additionally received the premier accolade for the World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining.  Qatar Airways was honoured with the title of Best Airline in the Middle East for the  eleventh time in the history of the awards. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency...

 PressOne Africa Unveils Call AI:   .....Key to Unlocking Customer Loyalty and Business Growth for Nigerian Small Businesses   As small businesses wrestle with narrowing profit margins and fierce competition, tapping into customer loyalty is emerging as a secret weapon for driving revenue growth. To unlock this growth potential, PressOne Africa introduces Call AI. PressOne Africa's Call AI is an innovative AI-driven tool that analyses customer calls in real-time.  This allows businesses to instantly detect and swiftly address customer grievances. In doing so, it not only prevents customer churn but promotes repeat business - a critical driver for sustainable revenue growth. "Small businesses are pivotal to our economy, and equipping them with growth-enabling tools is vital," says Mayowa Okegbenle, CEO of PressOne Africa.  "Our Call AI solution empowers them to anticipate and respond to customer needs promptly, ensuring customer loyalty and facilitating busi...

  BASL, Police  renew pa ct on security at MMA2 Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited (BASL) and the Nigeria Police, Airport Command, have renewed their partnership aimed at improving safety and security at the Murtala Muhammad Airport Two, Terminal 2 (MMA2). During an inaugural courtesy visit to the terminal, the Commissioner of Police, Airport Command, CP Ebong E. Ebibwa, and his team, including Deputy Commissioner of Police, DCP Kayode Sunday,  renewed the Memorandum of Understanding that has been in place for over 16 years between the two organisations. The Senior Management Team of BASL, led by Acting Chief Operating Officer, Ms. Tosan Duncan, while receiving the law enforcement officials, said the renewed synergy was strategic and key to safe air travels and the deepening of economic prosperity for the state and the country. Other members of staff of BASL on the entourage were, Blessing Ewah, Head of Operations; Monica Oguta, Head of Aviation Security (AvSec); Tinuo...

 Rector canvasses enhanced funding for Kwara Aviation College  The management of International Aviation College, Ilorin has appealed to the Kwara State Governor, Mall. AbdulRahman Abdulrasaq to come to the aid of the college to remain in operation. The college said there was the need for adequate funding of the college to prevent it from being shut by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). Acting Rector of the College, Capt. Yakubu Okatahi stated this when the governor paid an official visit to the college where he decorated five graduating students who have completed their commercial and private pilot license courses.  Okatahi and other officials of the college commended the governor for the regular subvention to the college which has enabled the school to remain in operation. He said the Governor’s recent release of N75m enabled the College to purchase new aircraft engine and propeller, 10,000 litres of jet-A1, and repair of the College’s fuel dump, among others. ...

  Federal government upgrades Ibadan Airport electrical sub station  The Federal Government has upgraded the Ibadan Airport electrical substation from 11 KVA to  33KVA to boost Power supply to the Airport. The Ibadan Airport Manager, Ojo Adedeji Afolabi while commissioning the dedicated power line project on behalf of FAAN Managing Director, Kabir Muhammed Yusuf said the upgrading of the Airport electrical substation is a laudable project that would ensure regular power supply to the airport and drastically reduce diesel consumption He expressed appreciation to FAAN Management for sponsoring the substation project to Ibadan Airport, adding that regular power supply is an essential mechanism for smooth running of airport Operations. The Airport Manager disclosed that the newly installed substation is capable of supplying 15 hours constant power supply to the airport, he , however appealed to Ibadan Electric Distribution Company (IBEDC) to provide power to the airport durin...

Hurdles stalling recovery of Canadian  aircraft will hurt Nigeria, says agent  Agents engaged by a Canadian leasing company - Alberta Aviation Capital Corporation (AAC),  to tear down a CRJ 1000 aircraft in the fleet of Arik Air - Merchant Express Cargo Limited have raised the alarm over efforts to frustrate its  assignment. Any move intended to frustrate the assignment , the agents said will not only  harm the Nigerian  aviation industry, but ,  could increase leases and insurance costs for future aircraft leasing for Nigerian operators. Besides, they said the action is contrary to the Cape Town treaty signed by the Nigerian government to protect the assets of foreign investors. Merchant Express Cargo Limited said it was jointly engaged with Captain Samuel Caulcrik by AAC to carry out a tear down of the airplane with Manufacturers Serial Number 19037 by the new owners of the equipment after the cancellation of the lease agreement with Arik Air. I...