Aviations News Headlines for Today
Dana
Air Begins Daily Flights from Lagos to Owerri…sets N12, 600 as Introductory
Fare (Vanguard, Nation, Daily Trust)
Dana
Air has commenced daily flights from Lagos to Owerri with an introductory
online fare of N12,600 one way.
The
airline currently operates daily flights to Abuja, Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and
Uyo and is set to extend its operations to other cities in Nigeria as part of
its strategic route expansion plans.
The
Accountable Manager of Dana Air, Mr Obi Mbanuzuo, while addressing newsmen in
Lagos, said the airline is committed to providing safe, reliable and pocket
friendly service to the flying public.
Obi
also expressed appreciation to the airlines’ guests, partners and other
stakeholders in the aviation industry for their support and patronage, and
advised them to take advantage of the online fare, which he said was part of
the airlines’ way
of
appreciating its teeming guests for their loyalty on the airlines’ existing
route network. ‘’ We commenced daily flights from Lagos to Owerri and back with
an online fare we feel will be suitable for all. The fare is just our way of
thanking
our
loyal guests on Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Uyo routes for visiting our
website www.flydanaair.com daily to
book their tickets.’’
Obi
while also explaining the reason behind the choice of Owerri, said ‘’Owerri is
fast becoming a hub in Nigeria and our decision was borne out of our desire to
extend our award winning service to the good people of Owerri, the Imo state
capital.
Speaking on the airlines’ route and fleet expansion plans, Obi said, ‘’ plans
are in top gear to add to our fleet and we are in talks with our local and
foreign partners to see ways to fast track this.
We
are also aware of the demand for extension of our world-class services to more
Nigerian cities and the west coast, and wish to state that plans are underway
to expand our route network in the coming month in line with our growth plan”,
He
assured guests of the airline that Dana Air will continue to invest in training
and retraining of its Pilots, Engineers and other Technical staff and also
contribute to capacity building in the industry.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/dana-air-begins-daily-flights-lagos-owerrisets-n12-600-introductory-fare
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/dana-air-begins-daily-flights-lagos-owerrisets-n12-600-introductory-fare
‘FOREX, Fuel, Multiple Taxation Remain Domestic Airlines’ Biggest Headache’(Leadership)
Domestic airlines have continued to lament their inability to access foreign exchange (FOREX) for operations and maintenance, just as they decry the incessant shortage and high cost of aviation fuel and many taxes from government agencies.With recourse to claims that foreign airlines do not repatriate their earnings due to lack of access to FOREX, their local competitors have called on the federal government to stop the preferential treatment being given to the foreign airlines by way of providing
FOREX for them, arguing that the domestic airlines also need FOREX to operate.
Urging the federal government to urgently make FOREX available to domestic airlines, the Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) said that as a pivot of the national economy, aviation does not only facilitate the movement of people and goods than any other mode
of transportation but also ensures the ease of doing business by making it possible to transact different businesses in several locations in a single day.
Speaking with journalists on the issue in Lagos, the AON chairman, Captain Noggie Megisson, said that the issue of FOREX for local airlines should be resolved in the interest of safety and to avoid the collapse of the domestic air transport system. The AON
demand is coming on the heels of reports that the federal government has already made available $200,000 million available to foreign airlines that have been very vociferous on the FOREX issue, using the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to pursue
their case. Megisson added that this was made possible by Nigerian carriers who, despite operating in a difficult environment, still manage to keep the wheels of the economy rolling and continue to provide jobs for a teeming Nigerian population. He hinted that
it is no longer news that airlines in Nigeria charge very competitive fares in local currency but have to carry out numerous operational activities, including maintenance and purchase of spare parts in foreign currency thereby adding to the already unbearable
burden the airlines have to carry on a regular basis.
http://leadership.ng/business/541447/forex-fuel-multiple-taxation-remain-domestic-airlines-biggest-headache
Professionals Seek scrapping of Aviation Ministry(Nation, Guardian)
The Nigerian Aviation Professionals Association (NAPA) has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to overhaul the sector to enable it contribute meaningfully to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).Part of the overhaul of the sector, the group said, should be by restructuring aviation agencies to make them more efficient and result-oriented.
The group called for the scrapping of the Ministry of Aviation which it is allegedly usurping the functions of the agencies.
It said as long as the Ministry of Aviation exists, the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) would not be able to carry out its oversight duties because of interference by ministry officials.
NAPA General Secretary Comrade Abdulrasak Siedu said agencies under the ministry were not given a free hand to carry out their statutory duties, stating that the Minister of State for Aviation , Hadi Sirika, has not hit the ground running as an industry expert.
He said the minister should be short in words and long in action, if he wants to fix the problems of the sector.
http://thenationonlineng.net/professionals-seek-scrapping-aviation-ministry
Overland Airways Gets IOSA Certification(Aviationages)
Joining other airlines on safety reliability is one of Nigeria’s stable
airlines, Overland Airways. Announcing the achievement, Overland Airways said
it has successfully completed the International Air Transport Association
(IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
and has been listed on the IOSA Registry. “This is a further endorsement
of Overland Airways' 14-year history of outstanding safety performance.”
According to Capt. Edward Boyo, CEO of Overland Airways, the IOSA audit
is a pronouncement of the outstanding business model, excellent personnel,
safety culture at Overland Airways, and protection of our investment.
NAAPE Calls for Amendment of Civil Aviation Act(Guardian)
The National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) has
called for the amendment of the Civil Aviation Act, to provide for their
engagement by local and foreign airlines.
The President of the association, Mr. Isaac Balami, made the call in an
interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Monday in Abuja.
According to him, the act does not have any provision that guarantees
the engagement of Nigerian aircraft pilots by foreign airlines as is the case
in other countries of the world.
Delta Resumes Services to Havana after 55 years US-Cuba ‘war’(New Telegraph)
Delta Air Lines has concluded arrangement to resume flight services to Havana, 55 years after direct flights from the United States to Havana, Cuba, was embargoed as a result of political instability.The US Department of Transportation (DOT) made the disclosure.
The carrier said it would service this route from New York- JFK, Atlanta and Miami. This is coming as the American carrier lauded the DOT for awarding the airline the ability to resume operating daily, non-stop scheduled service to the Caribbean island for the
first time in almost 55 years.
It would be recalled that Delta inherited passenger service to Havana, Cuba, from its merger with Chicago and Southern Air Lines (C&S) on May 1, 1953, offering non-stop flights from New Orleans. Political instability and profitability issues ultimately led Delta to
suspend service on Dec. 1, 1961. From 2002-2004 Delta operated charters between New York-JFK and Havana.
In October 2011, Delta began operating up to a dozen charter flights to Havana per week with daily service from Miami and weekly service from Atlanta and New York-JFK. It operated almost 500 trips before suspend-ing service on Dec. 29, 2012. Most recently,
in 2015, Delta performed three ad hoc charter flights including one that carried the Minnesota Orchestra back to Cuba for its first performance on the island in more than 85 years.
https://newtelegraphonline.com/delta-resumes-services-havana-55-years-us-cuba-war-2
Virgin Atlantic Orders 12 Airbus A350-1000s worth $4.4bn(Punch)
Virgin Atlantic announced Monday that it has made firm orders for twelve
wide-bodied Airbus A350-1000 jets, worth $4.4 billion (3.9 billion euros) at
list prices, in the first major announcement at Farnborough.
“Virgin Atlantic has selected the Airbus A350-1000 for an order of 12
beginning 2019 to 2021 to be our large wide-bodied aircraft,” Craig Kreeger,
chief executive of Virgin Atlantic, told reporters at the air show held near
London.
The airline added it would purchase eight of the jets for deliveries
starting in 2019, and four new aircraft on long-term leases from (leasing firm)
ALC from 2020.
Airlines typically negotiate big discounts on large aircraft orders so
the actual value of the deal is likely to be smaller.
How Terrorism Puts Aviation at Risk(New Telegraph)
For safety in air transport globally, there must be comprehensive security apparatus that would guaranty fool proof system, writes WOLE SHADARE.Providing security
If airplanes and passengers, as well as property and people on the ground are to be protected, potential perpetrators of aviation terrorism must be prevented from breaching security checkpoints and gaining access to “secure” airport areas and aircraft. Given
the inter-connectedness of the air transportation system, a sufficiently high level of security must be provided throughout the entire system. One area that has exposed aviation sector to terror act is one fueled by insiders within and around aerodromes.
Insider threat
For insider threat, an airport employee goes between secure and insecure areas to smuggle drugs and weapons. A contract worker with air side access places explosives on an airplane. A former worker provides detailed intelligence to a terrorist organisation
about the innerworkings of a major airport. The thought of an insider threat brings considerable concern to organisations operating in the aviation industry. It’s not a new concept, but it’s receiving rising attention today because of recent security breaches. Will
airports around the world adopt full employee screening as a countermeasure?
https://newtelegraphonline.com/terrorism-puts-aviation-risk
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