Nigeria’s aviation sector is grappling with a fresh wave of uncertainty as a sharp increase in jet fuel prices forces domestic airlines into a difficult situation. Industry analysts observe that while the cost of aviation fuel (Jet A1) has skyrocketed by over 100 per cent in recent times, domestic airlines are struggling to raise ticket …
Nigerian carriers are bleeding cash and flying at a loss as the ongoing Middle East conflict has pushed up aviation fuel prices by about 80 per cent, airline operators have disclosed. The crisis, triggered by the escalation of hostilities between US-Israeli forces and Iran since February 28, has disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of …
Despite efforts in recent years, both through government intervention and individual airlines to significantly increase their footprint on international routes, Nigerian airlines still face daunting challenges in achieving that, as foreign carriers continue to dominate the market. The United Nigeria Airline, which recently marked its 5th anniversary, disclosed that it has embarked on a massive …
As the festive season approaches, Nigerians travelling to various parts of the country are trapped, clearly facing a difficult choice between paying high airfares or risking dangerous road travel. Nigerian roads have become increasingly unsafe due to the spate of kidnapping and armed robbery. While highway armed robbers often launch random attacks, kidnappers target the …
Nigerian airlines have spent an estimated US$5 billion (N7.5 trillion at N1500 per $) on aircraft maintenance abroad over the past five years, as they continue to ferry their fleets to other countries for major maintenance, particularly the extensive “C-checks”. The absence of a fully equipped domestic Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility capable of …
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace Limited, Dr Allen Onyema, has said the airline’s commencement of direct flight from Abuja to Heathrow in London has led to a crash in prices of tickets on the route from $13,000 to $3,000. This reflects a significant 76.92 per cent reduction in price. The Nigeria’s leading …
Nigerian carrier, Aero Contractors, has embarked on a transformative journey to establish African self-reliance in aircraft maintenance through significant upgrades to its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facilities. Investing in the upgrade and expansion of the company’s MRO capabilities is considered by industry stakeholders as a strategic initiative that marks a pivotal shift from Africa's historical dependence on …
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) said it had received a directive from the Federal Government to start naming and shaming airlines violating aviation rules, particularly those fond of cancelling and delaying flights. NCAA Director of Public Affairs and Consumer Protection, Michael Achimugu, said in a statement on Monday, September 8. He explained that if …
