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No plan to operate UAE flights from  Port Harcourt -Air Peace West Africa’s biggest carrier, Air Peace on Tuesday dismissed reports that it plans to originate its flights to Sharjah and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Port Harcourt, Rivers State. A statement signed by the carrier’s Corporate Communications Manager, Mr. Chris Iwarah said it had not altered its plan to commence its Sharjah and Dubai services from the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. The Lagos airport, the airline insisted, was strategic to the launch of its international flight operations. Air Peace assured that arrangements for its long-haul flight services to Dubai, Sharjah, London, Houston, Guangzhou-China, Mumbai and Johannesburg were nearing conclusion and the development would eventually give all parts of the country and West Africa a reliable alternative. “Our attention has been drawn to reports in the media claiming we planned to operate our flights to Sharj...

NCAA urges telecoms operator to offset outstanding payments  All telecom operators who are yet to remit their outstanding payments to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) have been advised to do so without further delay. This advice was given by the Director General, Capt. Muhtar Usman during a meeting with the Association of Licensed Telecommunications operators of Nigeria (ALTON). Under the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (Establishment) Act, Section 7(1) , the authority said it is empowered to prohibit and regulate the installation of any structure which by virtue of its height or position is considered to endanger the safety of air navigation. The said according to that  provision, the Regulatory Authority requires an Aviation Height Clearance (AHC) approval for every highrise structure, mast, tower  installation, irrespective of the height and location. Citing  Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs) Part 12.1.7.1.11, the authority said s...

Qatar Airways to Unveil its Enhanced Economy Class Product at ITB Berlin 2019 ‎ Qatar Airways said it will unveil its enhanced Economy Class product at ITB Berlin 2019, the world’s largest travel and tourism trade show, on Wednesday March 6, 2019. The unveiling took  place at Qatar Airways’ exhibition stand on the first day of the show. Conference delegates and visitors to ITB 2019 are invited to the airline’s stand to see for themselves the innovative technology and design that Qatar Airways has brought to its enhanced Economy Class product. There will be an opportunity for visitors to interact with the airline’s latest products and to experience Qatar Airways’ world-renowned five-star hospitality. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: "It is always a pleasure to come to ITB Berlin, and this year is no different. Qatar Airways is known by travellers around the world for its continued commitment to innovation and to redefining the ...

SAHCO Plc partners ABX World to promote agro export  Skyway Aviation Handling Company PLC (SAHCO) has reiterated its commitment to ensure farmers have hitch-free export opportunity in Nigeria through the provision of world class storage facilities and logistics support for farmers and exporters. The Managing Director/CEO of SAHCO PLC Mr. Basil Agboarumi stated this during a Forum with ABX World and Agro Allied solutions team at the company's Corporate Headquarters in Lagos. According to him SAHCO PLC has one of the best warehouses in Africa and the best in West Africa. SAHCO has invested so much on equipment. In cargo, we have just commissioned the purchase of new scanning machines. Also, we just acquired state-of-the-art High loader (LAM35) which has the capacity to load and offload up to 40 tons at a go". On his part, Mr Jide Kafidipe, Head of Cargo Services, SAHCO PLC, said despite the hard work of farmers, it is worth mentioning to note that 75 per cen...

OVH Energy upgrades fleet ......Acquires new bowsers for aviation business   OVH Energy Marketing Ltd, Nigeria’s leading provider of trusted petroleum products and services and licensee of the Oando retail brand, has announced its acquisition of brand new aircraft fueling bowsers as part of its expansion plans to deepen its service offerings in providing fueling solutions to players in the aviation industry. Manufactured by Flightline UK, the bowsers are equipped with latest technological and safety standards certified by the Joint Inspection Group (JIG), the world’s leading organization for the development of aviation fuel supply standards. With a combined capacity of 88,000 litres, capable of dispensing up to 3,500 litres of aviation jet fuel per minute, these bowsers are designed to enhance safety and operational efficiency of partner companies. Commenting on the acquisition, Chief Executive Officer, OVH Energy Marketing Ltd, Mr. Huub Stokman stated “this acqu...

MMIA congestion : FAAN urges airlines to use other airport terminals  In a bid to reduce the congestion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) is encouraging air travellers and airlines to divert some of their traffic to airports outside Lagos especially the newly constructed terminals. The airport manager also said  the diversion of traffic from Lagos would help in putting the newly commissioned terminals in Port Harcourt International Airport (PHIA), Omegwa and the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (NAIA), Abuja to maximum use. To this end, Turkish Airlines and Emirates have indicated their readiness to commence scheduled flight operations from PHIA and NAIA, respectively from June, while Air Peace would also begin direct flight to Dubai from PHIA as from April this year. Mrs. Henrietta Yakubu, the General Manager, Corporate Affairs stated this at the weekend at the agency’s headquarters...